Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1914-17 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 441-485)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
424
3c Violet, Coil (456). Joint line pair, exceptionally well-centered, bright shade on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb line pair, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,050.00), this is the highest grade awarded to a line pair in any gum condition, only two other hinged and one Mint N.H. have equaled it
1,250
1,400