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)
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4c Blue Green (211). Extraordinarily wide margins (even for this issue), lightly cancelled, intense shade and impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $800.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. The two next-highest grades are 95J (one) and 95 (one).
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