Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
201
6c Brown Red (224). Intense shade and impression, unusually wide margins, bold strike of quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, this is a difficult stamp to find in superb used condition -- in fact, of all 1890 Issue denominations, this is the only one that has not been graded 98, or even 95, in used condition -- with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $140.00 as 90, unpriced as 95), this is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it
25
225
