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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
276
10c Trans-Mississippi (290). Mint N.H., perfect centering with wide margins, rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE IN THE FINEST ATTAINABLE CONDITION.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $11,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any condition category (Mint N.H., hinged or used) and only six others share this grade
450
5,500