Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
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1c Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, intense shade and proof-like impression, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,100.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and the only example to achieve this grade. The next highest is a 98J (one awarded).
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8,500