Sale 1375 — The Nick Kardasis Collection of the 1869 Pictorial Issue, Part One

Sale Date — Tuesday, 21 April, 2026

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Category — Scott 112-122 Used-PSE Set Registry #1 All-Time Finest Set

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Sale 1375, Lot 26, Scott 112-122 Used-PSE Set Registry #1 All-Time Finest Set

15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, perfectly centered, bold strike of blue "P. & B. R.P.O. Nov." (Peoria & Burlington Railroad Post Office) circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED — this IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. the use of the RAILROAD DATESTAMP TO CANCEL THE STAMP IS EXTRAORDINARY IN ITS OWN RIGHT.

Ex Saadi. With 1989 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only one to achieve it. The next highest grade is a 95.

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