Sale 1122 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps-Part One

Sale Date — Thursday, 7 April, 2016

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

132°

15c Columbian (238). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

Along with the 10c value, this is among the couple most difficult of the non-dollar value Columbians to find in superb Mint N.H. condition.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $11,500.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and only five others share this grade.

675

10,000