Sale 1202 — The James Depew Collection of Superb U.S. Coils and 20th Century Imperforate Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Category — 1916-18 Perf 10 Horizontal Rotary Press Coils, Unwatermarked (Scott 490-497)
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5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $375.00), this is one of five Scott 496 singles at this perfect grade, the highest awarded, this also represents a clean sweep of Mint N.H. Gem 100 Scott 496's in all formats in the Depew collection -- the only possible set at this time as the line pair is unique
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450