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Auction: 13USA - The Westchester Collection
Lot: 53

#225, 8c Lilac, mathematically precise centering amid the most gigantic jumbo margins imaginable, strikingly intense color and impression, o.g., n.h., superb in every way.[cr][lf][cr][lf]This phenomenal stamp has to qualify as the finest and largest margined Small Bank Note in existence - regardless of denomination. The margins on this stamp are simply enormous and it could not be more perfectly centered within this vast expanse. In addition it possesses color and an impression quite unlike any other we have seen. An incomparable gem example of the Eight Cent Small Bank Note issue, which has been awarded the grade of 98 Jumbo by the PSE - the highest grade awarded.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Accompanied by 1993 and 1999 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $8,200.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); this is the highest grade assigned to this stamp and the sole example to have been awarded this impressive grade. Estimate US$ 9,000-10,500

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