Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Later Issues (Scott 389 thru 480)
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6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS POST-OFFICE FRESH STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,450.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.
115
4,000