Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 62B-78)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
77
5c Buff (67). Intense shade and impression in the true Buff shade, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering, fresh color and attractive cancel is a condition rarity.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it. Considering the standard narrow margin width of the 5c 1861, we would assign the Jumbo appellation to this stamp.
1,000
7,500
