Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1912-22 Washington-Franklins and Later Issues (Scott 415-634A)
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278
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 WATERMARKED FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES, THIS HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- A STAMP OF GREAT BEAUTY.
With 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $5,750.00 as 95, $13,000.00 as 98). This is the only example awarded this grade, and only seven have graded higher
1,100
4,500