Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
215
6c Columbian (235). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,300.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and only five others share this grade.
165
2,400