Lot 58
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), a matchless upper right corner sheet margin single, position 10L2, with full top and right sheet margins and large portions of the adjacent stamps at left and bottom; additionally, the stamp features bright color and prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum, a marvelously fresh and and absolutely Superb Gem. SMQ $9,700 for a 98.
Scott $1,000
THE ULTIMATE MINT CLASSIC U.S. GEM— SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE UPON; THE ONLY GEM 100J AWARDED BY PSE TO A MINT 1¢ IMPERFORATE TYPE II.
Expertization: 1974 (strip of 3) & 1999 (pair) PF and 2008 (pair) PSE Certificates, PSE encapsulated and graded Gem 100J.
William Little, former master grader for the PSE, includes his personal note:
The first 100J OG previously hinged Scott No. 7 (next highest I think is 98). What a great stamp- it's a privilege to be able to grade such a gem.
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| Realized $18,000 |
