Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-320a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
298
13c Purple Black (308). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE -- GEM 100 JUMBO -- BY PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 1990 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and the only example to achieve it.
100
7,000