Lot 3004
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), absolutely enormous margins with large portions of adjacent stamps on three sides and a partial sheet margin on the fourth, bright fresh color and a strong impression allow all of the intricacies of the design to show clearly, full fresh original gum that has only been lightly hinged. Superb. SMQ for Sup 98 $9,000, upriced as a Sup Gem 100.
Scott $1,200
A MAGNIFICENT STAMP OF OUTSTANDING PROPORTIONS; THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF A MINT TYPE II IMPERFORATE TO RECEIVE A GRADE OF 100 FROM EITHER CERTIFYING BODY AND THE FINEST CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION IN ITS 60 YEAR HISTORY.
Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded Sup Gem 100.
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