Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-461)
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Realized
4801
3c Violet, Coil (456). Mint N.H. pair, intense shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS CLEARLY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIRS OF SCOTT 456 IN EXISTENCE, AND HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $8,200.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others have achieved this grade
1,250
4,250