Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — 1917-19 Issues (Scott 481-524)
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1232
9c Salmon Red (509). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTYREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 9-CENT PERF 11 1917 ISSUE, SCOTT 509. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
Ex Morris and Killien. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,100.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and is the only example to be awarded this grade
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4,750
