Sale 1017 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 December, 2011
Category — Air Post (Scott C1-C33)
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65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H. with plate no. 20080 selvage at left, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 65-CENT GRAF ZEPPELIN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,000.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date and only three others share this desirable grade.
275
2,800