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Auction: 14USA - Spink Shreves September 2008 Collector's Series
Lot: 1430

#446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., mint pair, absolutely perfect centering within the largest margins possible for a genuine coil, gorgeous color that is incredibly rich and bright, sharp impression on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb in every way.[cr][lf][cr][lf]The coil pair offered here is the epitome of perfection. Its centering, size of margins, color, freshness and original gum simply cannot be improved upon. It is particularly extraordinary to find the Four Cent value with such an incredible quality, as it is one of the most difficult of all the 1914 Perf. 10 Coils to obtain in gem mint condition - let alone sheer perfection. Not only is this the highest graded example, but we feel quite confident in describing this as the finest #446 pair in existence, whether graded or not.[cr][lf][cr][lf]An incomparable gem for the collector who seeks out only the very best available. Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $5,050.00 for a ""mere"" 98); this is the only example of #446 (single or pair) to receive the pinnacle Gem 100 Jumbo grad Estimate US$ 6,000-7,000

Estimate
$6,000 to $7,000