Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
424
3c Columbian (232). Original gum, very lightly hinged, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,000.00 as 100), the highest grade possible and the only hinged example to achieve this grade, for Mint N.H. two have achieved this grade, the last one brought $15,000 hammer in 2019 so this is an excellent way to obtain one with matching centering and margins for a lower price
35
1,700