Sale 1027 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Two: 1869 to Pan-American Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 September, 2012
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
66
2c Brown (157). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, part of circular datestamp at upper left and part of oval registry cancel at upper right still leaves design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, ex Hinrichs, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $750.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and it is the only example to achieve this grade
25
1,500