Sale 1138 — The Hanover Collection of Superb-Quality U.S. Stamps, Part 2
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 October, 2016
Category — Special Delivery, Registration (Scott E1-E12a, F1)
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (E2). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SECOND SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE OF 1888, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $33,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded by far (next highest is 95) and this is the only example to achieve this grade
1,150
25,000