Lot 34
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9 var.), position 88L1L, huge balanced margins all around showing parts of adjacent stamps on all sides, bright color with a clear impression, cancelled by a neatly struck San Francisco c.d.s., incredibly fresh and absolutely Superb. The grade of Gem 100 is unpriced in SMQ, $1,800 for 98.
Scott $130
AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE 1852 1¢ BLUE TYPE IV WITH STUNNING MARGINS SHOWING ADJACENT STAMPS ON ALL SIDES.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded Gem 100.
This is one of two used examples of the 1852 1¢ blue type IV to have received the lofty grade of Gem 100, the other grading 100J.
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