Sale 1122 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps-Part One
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 April, 2016
Category — 1894-95 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-278)
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152°
4c Dark Brown (269). Mint N.H. with wide bottom selvage, intense color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 4-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE, SHARED BY ONLY ONE OTHER STAMP.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it. This is the first time we have offered this grade in one of our auctions.
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5,750