Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Later Issues (Scott 389 thru 480)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
198
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Mint N.H., vivid color, proof-like impression on bright paper, almost mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT FOR THE COLLECTOR OF SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GEMS. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98; SMQ $26,000.00). Only one example has been awarded a higher grade to date (the Gem 100 which realized $105,000 hammer in our Sale 953), and only four others share this grade.
2,100
8,500