Sale 1017 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 December, 2011
Category — Air Post (Scott C1-C33)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
893°
$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., proof-like impression and deep rich color, mathematically perfect centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.30 GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE
P.S.E. encapsulated (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,750.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date in any category. Only four others share this grade
650
5,750