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Auction: 13USA - The Westchester Collection
Lot: 147

#426, 3c Deep violet, mathematically precise centering amid huge perfectly balanced margins all around, strong distinctive Reddish violet color and a crisp detailed impression, unusually even and intact perforations which is a difficult attribute to find on the perf. 10 issues, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb.[cr][lf][cr][lf]A magnificent quality never hinged example in the finest condition attainable. Easily the finest we have ever seen, let alone have offered in our auctions.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Accompanied by a 1988 PF certificate, as well as a 2004 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this stunning gem has been awarded the highest grade in the PSE Population Report and is the only example to have been given the lofty Superb 98 Jumbo designation.[cr][lf][cr][lf] Estimate US$ 2,500-3,000

Sold for
$3,000