Sale 951 — The Tahoe Collection of Superb Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 27 February, 2008
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and Re-Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
51
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Incredibly rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfect centering with well-proportioned margins, neat strike of New York duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION, AND EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90, SMQ $6,450.00 as 90). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
3,250
21,000