Sale 1014 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 12-14 October, 2011
Category — 1916-17 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 463-496)
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1967A
8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE HAS ACHIEVED THIS GRADE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,100.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.
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2,800