Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1861-68 Issue and Re-Issue (Scott 68-111)
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1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS EXCEPTIONAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Odeneal and "Beverly Hills". With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $5,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any gum category and it is shared by only two others
850
5,000