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Auction: 13USA - The Westchester Collection
Lot: 130

#378, 5c Blue, absolutely flawless centering amid huge jumbo margins, intensely rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., lightly hinged, superb.[cr][lf][cr][lf]This gem stamp is the epitome of perfect centering, with all four gigantic margins being precisely balanced. The perfection of its centering being confirmed by the PSE as they have awarded this striking stamp the ultimate grade possible for any postage stamp - Gem 100 Jumbo. It is, of course, the sole copy to have been given this lofty status and other than a couple of One and Two Cent values, is the only other denomination from the series to have been assigned this impressive grade.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Accompanied by a 1998 PF certificate, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $285.00 for 98, the highest grade they price and completely irrelevant to the value of this unique stamp). Estimate US$ 1,000-1,200

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$750