Sale 1017 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 December, 2011
Category — 3c 1851-56, Pink and Plum (Scott 11A var)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
484
3c Pink, Ty. I (11 var). Position 10R4, large margins all around, absolutely radiant color nicely complemented by blue Baltimore circular datestamp, natural printing ink smears at rightEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT TYPE I 1851 ISSUE IN THE PINK COLOR. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE.
On small card with shade notes in Dr. Amonette's hand and ex Amonette
5,500
5,250