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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24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, bold strike of cork cancel, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1994, 2003 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share this grade.
1,750
3,000