Sale 1138 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 October, 2016
Category — 1912-23 Issues (Scott 482A-518b)
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20c Light Ultramarine (515). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 20-CENT PERF 11 FRANKLIN, SCOTT 515. THIS IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART. IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $3,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart and no others share it.
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4,750