Sale 1315 — The Eugene L. Grace Collection of United States and Confederate States Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 12-14 March, 2024
Category — 1851-56 Issue
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Plate 2, Jumbo margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides and traces of adjoining stamps at the corners, radiant color, centrally struck town cancel leaves the vignette unobscured
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING AND MASSIVE STAMP, WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE GRADE FROM P.S.E. -- GEM 100 JUMBO.
Ex Kirke. With 1969 and 2010 P.F. certificates as a strip of three, this the middle stamp. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible and one of only three to achieve this grade. In addition, only five are graded 100, which is an excellent indication of how rare this stamp is in such perfect condition.
