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

Sale Date — Tuesday, 21 April, 2026

*A buyer’s premium of 0% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — Scott 112-122 with Original Gum-PSE Set Registry #1 All-Time Finest Set

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Sale 1375, Lot 4, Scott 112-122 with Original Gum-PSE Set Registry #1 All-Time Finest Set

6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

This stamp has always been recognized as one of the finest in existence. It brought almost seven times Scott value when it was offered in an Ivy, Shreve and Mader sale on Nov. 16, 1991.

With 1987 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only four others. This is the first in this grade we have offered in six years.

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