Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1909 Commemoratives and 1909-12 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 367-396)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
361
2c Carmine, Coil (393). Guide line pair, lightly hinged, perfectly centered with wide margins, beautiful depth of color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991, 2005 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $920.00), this is the highest grade awarded to a guide line pair in any condition and it is shared by only three others (highest Mint N.H. is a 95)
300
850