Sale 978 — The Beverly Hills Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Friday, 4 December, 2009
Category — 1908 and Later Issues
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2c Carmine, Ty. V (527). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, beautifully centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THIS ISSUE TO ACHIEVE THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO FROM P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
1986 and 1999 P.F. certificates no longer accompany. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,300.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded to date.
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