Sale 975 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 June, 2009
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1118
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 94R1L, Jumbo margins showing parts of adjoining stamps on right and top, traces at left, sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color and detailed impression, blurry grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV WITH MARGINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE A P.S.E. SUPERB 98 JUMBO GRADE.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo) and 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,850.00 as 98). Only five have graded higher to date
130
1,000
