Lot 2071
1902, 13¢ purple black (308), absolute perfection in centering within unbelievably large margins for this value, exquisitely fresh with gorgeous color and unblemished never hinged original gum, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $2,700 as a 98, unpriced in 100 and 100J.
Scott $100
A SUPERB STAMP OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS, SIMPLY THE FINEST AVAILABLE, THE HIGHEST GRADED TO DATE AND THE ONLY 100J.
Expertization: 1990 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Gem 100J.
Provenance: V. Moris, "Westchester"
Were this the 1¢ value of the 1902 issue, we would be astounded by its existence. How much more so then, this 13¢.
The 1902 issue produced small margined, unusually poorly centered stamps. In fact, the PSE has awarded only one other stamp of the issue the coveted grade of 100J. For this reason, we would suggest this stamp as one of the most memorable of the Golden State collection.
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