Sale 1156 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-320)
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8c Violet Black (306). Mint N.H., intense shade on fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY 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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