Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 5c-10c 1847 Issue and 1875 Reproduction of 1847 Issue (Scott 1-4)
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10c Black (2). Huge margins all around, including part of adjoining stamp at top, remarkably detailed impression showing every detail of the engraving, nicely complemented by neat strike of red New York square grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS AND BEAUTY, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,400.00). Only seven others share this grade, and only three have graded higher (all at 98J). This statistic has not changed since 2009.
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