Sale 1156 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017

Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-320)

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Sale 1156, Lot 3463, 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-320)8c Violet Black (306). Mint N.H., intense shade on fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1902 ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE FIRST UNITED STATES STAMP TO PORTRAY AN AMERICAN WOMAN AS ITS PRIMARY SUBJECT.

With 1999 P.F. certificate for a block of four. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,500.00). Only three grade higher (all 98J) and five others share this grade.

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