Sale 951 — The Tahoe Collection of Superb Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 27 February, 2008
Category — Offices in China thru Parcel Post
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15c Parcel Post (Q7). Mathematically perfect centering with massive margins all around, sharp proof-like impression on crisp paper, lightly cancelledEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS ALMOST CERTAINLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE IN EXISTENCE. A PERFECT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
With 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $370.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to any graded example, whether unused or used, and this stamp is the only example to achieve this unimprovable grade.
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