Sale 1028 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Three: 1902 and Later Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 20 September, 2012
Category — Perf 11 Double-Line Watermark Issue, 1916-17 Perf 10 Unwatermarked Issue (Scott 461-480)
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$1.00 Violet Black (478). Intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations, bold strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, this issue is extremely difficult to obtain with such wide margins, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $250.00 as 95, $800.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date (at 98) and only one other shares this desirable grade
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