Lot 926
1849 N-9 R4 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy greenish olive brown and chocolate. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned, but the eye appeal is decent and the surfaces are void of defects. Rare EDS, die state a, before the tops of the C & E in CENT become joined by crumbling. Called AU55 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55111. Our grade is AU55, CC#5 in the Grellman census. Comes with an envelope prepared by Newcomb in his distinctive handwriting.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex an unnamed auction 9/25/1925:214-Henry C. Hines 10/28/49-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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| Realized $426 |
