Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1895-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
251
4c Dark Brown (269). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $325.00 as 98), this is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and it is the only example to achieve it in any category, the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. stamp is a 98
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550