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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
89
24c Lilac (78). Rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, neat strike of target cancel and part of red cancel at lower left, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT LILAC, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,150.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J and offered in our Kirke sale) and one other shares this grade.
375
6,000