Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)
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4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Guide line pair, original gum, brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 354, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Curtis and from our 2007 Rarities sale. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $4,750.00). This is the only guide line pair in any gum condition to receive a Superb 98 grade. The P.S.E. Population Report lists the next highest grades as XF 90 for both hinged and Mint N.H. (though we have sold a 90J hinged).
1,400
2,600