Sale 1138 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 October, 2016
Category — 1912-23 Issues (Scott 426-440)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1598°
15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centering with unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 15-CENT GRAY PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE. WITHOUT QUESTION THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. IT IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS BY FAR THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONLY ONE OTHER SHARES IT.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it.
280
4,000