Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1914-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 443-461)
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Realized
1923
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT COIL, SCOTT 445, IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. THIS GUIDE LINE PAIR HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE AND NO OTHERS SHARE THIS GRADE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $8,250.00 as 95, $14,700.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (at 98, offered in our 2011 Rarities sale) and no others share this grade.
2,800
15,500