Lot
345 
Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color on pristine bright paper, a Superb gem, one of four examples to receive this lofty grade with none higher; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $3,250). Scott No. C3 $140.
ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1918 24¢ JENNY AIRMAIL ISSUE.
We offered a margin single grade P.S.E. Gem 100 in our Washington 2006 auction which realized $5,000 hammer. A quick search of the Siegel website shows that they have never offered this stamp in any grade higher than 98J.
Realized: $8,500