Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
270
2c Carmine, Coil (353). Guide line pair, single hinge mark with small h.r., bright color and crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 353.
Ex Curtis. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to any guide line pair of Scott 353, either hinged or Mint N.H. and it is shared by only one other. The highest Mint N.H. grade is a 90.
750
1,200