Sale 976 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 29 September-2 October, 2009
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-313)
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3c Bright Violet (302). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1902 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Piedmont. With 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,050.00). Only three have graded higher to date.
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2,100