*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.
5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H., bright shade and crisp impression, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin and Henson, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $400.00), the highest grade awarded and one of only five Scott 496 singles at this perfect grade