Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1875 Re-Issue (Scott 112-131)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
121
1c Buff (112). Bright color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, a surprisingly difficult issue to obtain in the higher grades, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,225.00 as 95, $3,200.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98) and two others share this grade
150
850