Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)
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1403
3c Violet, Coil (456). Mint N.H. pair, bright shade, crisp impression on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 456, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1986 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $7,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two other pairs share this lofty grade.
1,200
4,750
