Lot 541
1903, 15¢ olive green (309), perfectly centered within unusually large and well balanced margins, post office fresh color, original gum, never hinged. Superb. SMQ $16,500. Scott $500
A MATCHLESS GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ 1902-1903 ISSUE, WHICH IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST EXTANT.
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
This is the only never hinged example of the 15¢ 1902-1903 issue to be awarded the grade of Superb 98, none are graded higher.
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Realized $19,000 |