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 5c Chocolate (223).
Mint N.H., perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and
proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB
MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP
HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS
GRADED HIGHER, AND THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY
GRADE. With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo,
unpriced in any grade higher than 98, SMQ $9,600.00 as 98). The current
P.S.E. Population Report lists one Superb 98J and one 100J in OGnh
condition (no other 98's or 100's).
(Image) |
300.00
SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 90c Orange (229). Mint
N.H., vibrant color, choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY
FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE. With 1999
P.F. certificate. P.S.E. encapsulated (VF-XF 85 Jumbo, SMQ $3,300.00 as 85,
$5,450.00 as 90) (Image) |
2,150.00
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
