Sale 1156 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-440)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3599
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, marvelous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 428, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only nine others share it. Despite the relatively high number it is surprisingly difficult to find in this grade, as we have offered only one other in our auctions
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