Sale 1156 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017

Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)

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Sale 1156, Lot 3498, 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, long and full perforations

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND IT IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.

With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $4,500.00 as 100). As an indication of how difficult this issue is to obtain in the higher grades, only two others have graded higher than 98. This stamp stands alone at the top of the chart.

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7,000