Sale 997 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010
Category — 1913-15 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 424-460)
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Realized
5991
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES, THIS HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- A STAMP OF GREAT BEAUTY.
With 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $6,000.00 as 95, $13,100.00 as 98). This is the only example awarded this grade, and only seven have graded higher to date.
1,300
8,000
