Sale 1351 — The Vaquero Collection of Gem-Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 15 May, 2025

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Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

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Sale 1351, Lot 1012, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color on crisp paper, long and full perforations

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1890 ISSUE IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE ON THE GRADING CHART. TRULY A CONDITION RARITY.

Ex "Hanover". With 1992 P.F. and 2005 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $14,500.00 as 100). This is the highest grade possible on the grading chart, and only two other Scott 223s shares this grade. In fact, there are no other Mint N.H. stamps graded 100J among all the denominations of the 1890-93 Issue.

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