Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008

Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4094
 
Sale 967, Lot 4094, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Large to enormous Jumbo margins, wonderful deep rich color with a sharp impression, cancelled by light blue circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV AND ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH A BLUE CANCEL. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,850.00 as 98). Only four have graded higher to date

135
2,200