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
305
$5.00 Dark Green (313). Barely hinged, spectacular centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SPECTACULAR LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1902 ISSUE TOP VALUE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $6,650.00 as 98). This is the only $5.00 1902 Issue to have achieved this grade in any condition category (Mint N.H., hinged or used). The highest grade for a Mint N.H. example is XF 90.
2,250
5,750
