Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1094
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., gorgeous warm color, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1912 PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
Ex Killien. With 1993 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $4,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others have achieved this grade.
110
6,500
