Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
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12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, post-office fresh paper, mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. A SIMPLY STUNNING STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $4,400.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.
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