Auction: 13USA - The Westchester Collection
Lot: 114
#326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, striking top sheet-margin plate no. 2100 single, possessing incomparable physical qualities, including its mathematically perfect centering amid lavishly large margins which are rarely encountered, eye-arresting color that is especially intense, plus its impression could not be more deeply etched on bright crisp paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist.[cr][lf][cr][lf]A magnificent quality example in the ""ultimate"" condition. The perfect mate to the Three Cent value offered in the previous lot - what a fabulous set if one could get matching gem quality top sheet margin examples![cr][lf][cr][lf]Accompanied by a 2000 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $9,400.00); the highest grade awarded to any Scott #326, being one of only three to be so grade Estimate US$ 8,000-9,500
Sold for
$10,500