The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660

2¢ brown (113), o.g., never hinged, tremendous GEM QUALITY example of this extremely scarce never hinged 1869 Pictorial, beautifully centered amid large margins with breathtaking rich color and detailed impression; how this stamp has survived the last 145 in such a remarkable state of preservation is difficult to imagine; a most impressive World Class example destined for a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine; 2013 P.S.E. certificate for bllock of 8, from which this amazing stamp was taken, this being position 7 from the block. Scott $550 for "hinged".