Sale 941 — The John F. Odeneal Collection of Superb Mint U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2007
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1100
3c Green (158). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 3-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THE COVETED SUPERB 98 GRADE AT P.S.E.
With 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ as Superb 98 in Mint N.H. condition). This is the highest grade awarded to date by P.S.E. and the only example to achieve this grade. Scott Retail as hinged
140
4,500