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

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

*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.

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3c Bright Claret (J24). Mint N.H., radiant color and detailed impression, gorgeous centering

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1891 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, SCOTT J24, GRADED SUPERB 98 -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE IT.

With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,600.00). The highest grade awarded and the only to achieve it. This is also the first example graded above an 85 that we have offered since 2012.

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