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
 
Sale 1034, Lot 201, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)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

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