5c Columbian (234). Original gum, lightly hinged at right, mathematically perfect centering, full perforations, bright color and remarkably detailed impression

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE AND ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE.

With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph; Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $700.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this grade and only one has graded higher to date. For Mint N.H. stamps, the highest grade awarded to date is 100 (one copy).

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