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 12c Black (17). Phenomenally huge margins all
around including parts of seven adjoining stamps, bright shade and clear impression, grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST USED SINGLES OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE
EXTANT. Ex Mayer as a pair. With 1981, 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates as a pair, this the left stamp. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,900.00 as 98). Only two others have achieved
the ultimate Gem 100 Jumbo grade (both used) (Image) Search
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275.00
SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 12c Black (17). Position 91R1 with bottom left
interpane corner sheet margins and centerline, huge margins on other sides including portion of adjoining stamp above, bright shade on brilliant white paper, bold grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1851
ISSUE FROM A CORNER-MARGIN POSITION. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1997 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $2,900.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade). While this stamp has received a very
high P.S.E. grade, equaled by only eight and exceeded by only three, this is an instance where numerical grading simply cannot do justice to the stunning appearance of a stamp.
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275.00
SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
