Lot 2070
1903, 10¢ pale red brown (307), mathematically centered within extravagantly large balanced margins, rich warm color, crisp paper, immaculate never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $5,000 as an normal 98.
Scott $150
A MATCHLESS OVERSIZED MINT SINGLE IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE, AWARDED A 98J BY THE PSE, THE HIGHEST GRADED YET FOR A NEVER HINGE SINGLE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: 1993 PF and 2007 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98J.
Provenance: "Westchester"
As anyone who has searched for a stellar 10¢ is aware, this is one supremely difficult value. In fact, other than the example we have here, the next highest grade available would be a normal 95.
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| Realized $7,250 |
