Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021

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*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
159
 
Sale 1231, Lot 159, 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)12c Blackish Violet (162). Exceptional centering with wide margins, rich color complemented by blue target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp in every respect, ex Dr. Morris, with 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00), only two grade higher (at 95J and 98), we have sold more than half of the other nine that grade 95 and this is the only one cancelled in blue

137
1,300