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Auction: 13USA - The Westchester Collection
Lot: 22

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, a phenomenal mint example of this re-issue rarity, possessing margins of truly immense proportions and being absolutely perfectly centered within them, magnificently rich colors and razor-sharp impressions on brilliantly white paper, unusually clean full o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, a superb gem in every regard.[cr][lf][cr][lf]This breathtaking mint example is surely the ""ultimate"" quality copy of this popular stamp. There is no single aspect of this stamp that could be improved upon. When one thinks of what makes a stamp a true gem one only needs to refer to this stamp as the perfect illustration of what constitutes a gem. It is simply perfect. We seriously doubt a finer copy exists among the 1,356 sold.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Accompanied by 1978, 1993 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $31,500); this is one of only three examples to achieve Superb 98 status, the highest grade awarded to date, and we believe it to be the finest among this elite tri Estimate US$ 25,000-30,000

Sold for
$30,000