Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1857-60 Issue and 1875 Reprint (Scott 18-47)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
72
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression on bright paper, superior centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Only 454 were sold. A significant number of these have the design either close or touching on one side.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it.
4,000
8,500