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Gum:
NH
Condition:
Sound
Perf Condition:
Intact
Summary
Position 49 was hidden away from philatelists until September 2018, when the stamp surfaced, in pristine condition. Its rediscovery was announced in The New York Times
Siegel Auction Galleries was selected by the descendant of the original 1918 purchaser to auction the stamp. It was sold on November 15, 2018, for $1,350,000 hammer ($1,593,000 with buyer's premium).
Siegel Auction Galleries was selected by the descendant of the original 1918 purchaser to auction the stamp. It was sold on November 15, 2018, for $1,350,000 hammer ($1,593,000 with buyer's premium).
Owners:
Certification
2018
PF
Certificate No. 554665
90
It is Genuine, Never Hinged. PF Graded XF90, subsequently upgraded by PF to XF-Superb 95
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Position 49: Scott Catalog Value vs. Realizations