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
202
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Mint N.H., extraordinary centering with wide margins, deep shade and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 $1.00 PERF 12 ISSUE, WHICH IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
This stamp occasionally comes with wide margins, but is rarely found with such perfect centering, especially in Mint N.H. condition.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,700.00). Only one Mint N.H. stamp has been graded higher to date and only four others share this desirable grade.
1,200
5,500