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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Photo/Description
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Realized
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2c Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfect centering, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT TWO-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI STAMP, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Beverly Hills. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,650.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share this grade.
72
3,500