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)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
446
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 $2.00 MADISON PERF 10 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,750.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and eight others share this grade.
460
1,600