Sale 983 — The Hampshire Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
124
6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Original gum, small hinge mark, brilliant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1882 LINCOLN ISSUE WITH ENORMOUS MARGINS.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,850.00 as 95, $3,700.00 as 98). This is the only example to achieve this grade in any category and only one has graded higher to date.
600
1,900
