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)
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10c Green (226). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations all around, deep rich color, bold strike of duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS WONDERFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $525.00 as 98), this is the highest grade possible and the only example to attain it.
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