Sale 1156 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 11 May, 2017
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-440)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3603
7c Black (430). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, phenomenal centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 430, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and no others share it. The next-highest grade is a 95 (three awarded)
200
5,250