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3c Green (184). Mathematically precise centering with massive margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of target cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. IT HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.
This stamp, with its mathematically perfect centering, Jumbo margins, long perforations, detailed impression and fresh color, is truly remarkable.
Ex Tahoe. With 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $425.00 as 98). Only two stamps share this grade -- the other was recently offered in our sale of the Natalee Grace Collection. This is also one of only six used Bank Note stamps (five different Scott numbers) between Scott 134 and 218 to achieve this perfect grade
3c Green (184). Mathematically precise centering with colossal margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression, perfect strike of "1" in target cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. IT HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE.
This stamp, with its mathematically perfect centering, Jumbo margins, long perforations, detailed impression and fresh color, is truly remarkable. With 1993 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $425.00 as 98). Only one other shares this grade; the other example was offered in our sale of the Tahoe Collection and its margins, while perfectly centered, are smaller than the example offered here. This is also one of only six used Bank Note stamps (five different Scott numbers) between Scott 134 and 218 to achieve this perfect grade (three of the five are offered in this collection).
3c Green (184). Perfectly centered with massive even margins, light strike of target cancel, deep rich shade, Extremely Fine Gem, a fantastic example of this issue, with 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $390.00 as 98). This is the only Scott 184 to achieve the ultimate P.S.E. grade of Gem 100 Jumbo.
3c Green (184). Bright color, mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforations all around, unobtrusive face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $425.00 as 98), this is the only example to achieve this grade and only two have graded higher
3c Green (184). Gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color, neat strike of propeller-style cork cancel and circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00), only three grade higher
3c Green (184). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, light face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00), only three have graded higher
3c Green (184). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, rich color, target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), only three have graded higher
3c Green (184). Wide balanced margins, rich color with very light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $470.00), according to the P.S.E. Population Report this is the only one in this grade with only six higher
3c Green (184). Exceptional Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, deep rich color, face-free handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00)
3c Green (184). Exceptional Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, deep rich color, large "X" in circle handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a massive stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00), accompanied by a note from former master grader William Litle stating "95J hardly does this justice", a sentiment with which we agree
3c Green (184). Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, deep rich color and clear impression, face-free target cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $135.00 as 95, $470.00 as 98)
3c Green (184). Incredibly wide Jumbo margins, bright color, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $135.00 as 95, $470.00 as 98)
3c Green (184). Bold Worcester Mass. Negative North-South Shaking Hands fancy cancel, heavily inked but identifiable, stamp with Jumbo margins and nice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo)
3c Green (184). Jumbo margins and very well-centered, rich color, green cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $11.00 as 85, $43.00 as 90 with ordinary cancel)