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Auction: 13USA - The Westchester Collection
Lot: 67

#238, 15c Columbian, a superlative mint example, possessing absolutely perfect centering within lavishly large margins, deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliantly fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb.[cr][lf][cr][lf]This is simply a magnificent stamp. Not only is it in perfect quality, but it also possesses outstanding overall visual appeal. This is, without question, the finest example of the Fifteen Cent Columbian we have ever offered. This stamp also ranks as the finest Fifteen Cent Columbian the PSE has ever graded, having attained the lofty grade of Superb 98 Jumbo - the sole never hinged copy to have been so graded.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Encapsulated PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $24,500.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and the only never hinged copy to have been awarded this impressive grade. Estimate US$ 28,000-32,500

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$42,500