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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5c Pilgrim Tercentenary (550). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, mathematically precise centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, tiny inconsequential straw fiber inclusionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT PILGRIM ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2004 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,700.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and is shared by only three others
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1,300