Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)
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50c Violet (341). Lightly hinged, radiant color, mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1908 50-CENT PERF 12 WASHINGTON, WITH THE PERFECT P.S.E. GRADE OF GEM 100. THIS STANDS ALONE AS THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE IN ANY CATEGORY.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; SMQ $3,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any condition and the only example to achieve this grade. The highest graded Mint N.H. example is 98 (one recorded)
275
3,500
