Lot 243
1830 N-7 R3 PCGS graded XF40. EF-40. Sharpness VF30 or slightly better but the color is a bit dark and faint microscopic roughness covers the fields and protected areas. The minor roughness is mostly hidden under the slightly glossy dark chocolate patina, and the highpoints are a lighter shade of steel brown. A tiny rim nick at the top of star 11 is the only mark. Called net F12 in the Noyes census, his photo # 20708. Our grade is net VF25. The Naftzger envelope includes a note in Ted's handwriting that states "I never saw one, until 9/76 in the WCB (Blaisdell) collection. This one!" PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex A. C. Gies, Stack's FPL #14, 1/1942:575-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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