Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1908-09 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-366)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
326
50c Violet (341). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1909 50-CENT PERF 12 ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1981 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and only four others share this desirable grade.
700
3,250