Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — Special Delivery
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (E1). Original gum, gorgeous deep color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,600.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this desirable grade, which is the highest awarded
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