Sale 968B — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Three: 1902-34 Issues, B-O-B
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 22-25 September, 2009
Category — 1912-14 Washington-Franklin Issue (Scott 405-423)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
531
9c Salmon Red (415). Mint N.H., vibrant color, proof-like impression on fresh crisp paper, Jumbo margins with almost mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 9-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK ISSUE. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE
With 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $2,750.00 as 98). This is the only N.H. example to achieve this grade
130
3,750