Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1847 Issue and Reproduction (Scott 1-4)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
550
5c Red Brown (1). Original gum, huge margins all around, soft brownish shade, impression shows distinct plate wear (especially in upper left background lines)EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
Ex Scarsdale. With 1992 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates.
6,750
6,000
551
10c Black (2). Original gum, three full to large margins, ample to just clear at top, short transfer variety at top of designFINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
Ex Argentum. With 1943 A.P.S. and 1999 P.F. certificates
35,000
9,500
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5c Red Brown, Reproduction (3). Without gum as issued, rich color, ample to large margins, fresh and Very Fine
825
750
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10c Black, Reproduction (4). Without gum as issued, bright color, even margins all around, small thin spot, Very Fine appearance
1,000
600
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