Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019

Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 62B-65)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1098
 
Sale 1199, Lot 1098, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 62B-65)1c Blue (63). Pretty pastel shade, exceptionally well-centered with wide and balanced margins, quartered cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

The 1c 1861 Issue is a very common stamp. However, it is very difficult to find in such superb condition. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 63, either used or unused, and it has been equaled by only two other used examples

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