Sale 1375 — The Nick Kardasis Collection of the 1869 Pictorial Issue, Part One
Sale Date — Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Category — Scott 112-122 Used-PSE Set Registry #1 All-Time Finest Set
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3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color on bright paper, perfect centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of blue segmented circular cork cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
The 3c 1869 Pictorial paid the basic domestic letter rate. While not as common as the 3c 1851, the 3c 1869 is readily available. Despite the large quantity issued, it is extremely difficult to obtain in higher grades.
With 2003 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (the latter Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only one to achieve this grade.
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4,500