Sale 958 — 2008 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 7 June, 2008
Category — Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown Issues
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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10c Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER TO DATE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,300.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 100) and only three others share this lofty grade.
440
16,000