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)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
130
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, well-struck segmented cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FANTASTIC USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE HAS ACHIEVED THIS GRADE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,300.00 as 95, unpriced as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other has achieved it.
450
2,700