Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1177
1c Buff (112). Unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, radiant color, neat strike of grid cancel struck so Franklin's eye is clearly visible between bars of the grid, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Natalee Grace", with 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2.250.00), only one used example grades higher (at 98) and only four other used stamps share this grade.
130
4,750