Sale 1239 — 2021 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Thursday, 24 June, 2021
Category — 1902 thru later 20th Century Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
619°
5c Louisiana Purchase (326). Mint N.H., with unusually wide top imprint selvage, deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
With 2006 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $4,750.00). SMQ value is too low in our opinion. Only one grades higher, at 98J (realized $14,500 hammer in 2017 versus SMQ of $7,500.00). Four others share this grade.
E. 5,000-7,500
5,500