Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 10-17)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
33
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 12R5L, huge margins all around, including parts of five adjoining stamps, intense shade and impression on bright paper, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and only six others share this grade, we do not know how many of these are in the more desirable Brownish Carmine shade offered here
18
400