Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 146-218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
179
30c Full Black (190). Intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, face-free strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 as 95, $2,100.00 as 98), only three have graded higher (at 98) and two others share this grade
100
1,100