Sale 1025 — 2012 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 26 June, 2012
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and Re-Issue, Stamps and Inverts
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
143
24c Green & Violet (120). Choice centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, cancelled solely by red cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,400.00 as 95, $13,000.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98) and only two others share this grade.
700
2,400