Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1894 Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
239
15c Dark Blue (259). Original gum, single hinge mark, also showing stitch watermark, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1984, 1994 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00 as 95, unpriced in SMQ as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it
300
650