Lot 179
1848 N-30 R5+ PCGS graded F15, CAC Approved. Attractive glossy light to medium brown blending to chocolate brown in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal is quite nice for the grade. Just a few trivial nicks, none notable. M-LDS, die state b. The lines at stars 10-12 are gone but the rim cud at stars 7-8 has not formed. Our grade is F12. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 58+, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex Jim Bishop-Douglas F. Bird ($250)-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:460-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Ruttenberg collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $90 |
