Lot 1348
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), spectacular mint single with absolutely enormous margins showing large portions of adjacent stamps on three sides and a partial sheet margin on the fourth, bright fresh color and paper, a strong impression allowing all of the intricacies of the design to show clearly, full, fresh, lightly hinged original gum. A truly Superb gem. SMQ $9,700 for 98, unpriced in Gem 100.
Scott $1,200
A MAGNIFICENT STAMP OF OUTSTANDING PROPORTIONS — BELIEVED TO BE THE FINEST CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION IN ITS 63 YEAR HISTORY AND ONE OF ONLY THREE GRADED 100 BY EITHER THE P.F. OR P.S.E.
Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded Sup Gem 100.
Provenance: Gorham
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