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
252
5c Chocolate (270). Mint N.H., unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Whitman, with 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $825.00 as 95, $3,100.00 as 98), only four have graded higher and only seven others share this grade
105
550