Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Later Issues (Scott 389 thru 480)
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4c Orange Brown (465). Mint N.H., radiant color, crisp impression, mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE PINNACLE OF PERFECTION -- THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS ACHIEVED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E.
With 1983 and 1986 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,950.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
100
3,500