Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1879 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-191)
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5c Blue (185). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TAYLOR, SCOTT 185, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,000.00). The highest grade awarded and the only to achieve it.
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2,800