Sale 1108 — The Robert Bowman Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 29 September, 2015
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues (Scott 137-226)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
103
5c Blue (179). Essentially perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 1984 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,000.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and the only to achieve it, the next-highest are two 95J's
25
2,100