Lot 77
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), original gum, lightly hinged, 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 a prooflike impression. A marveously fresh and absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $19,000 for a regular 100.
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: with 1998 P.F. certificate as a block and a pair, 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100J.
William Litle, former master grader for the PSE includes his personal note:
The first 100J OG previously hinged Scott No. 7… What a great stamp— it's a privilege to be able to grade such a gem.
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