Sale 1017 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 December, 2011
Category — 3c 1851-56, Pink and Plum (Scott 11A var)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
487
3c Plum, Ty. II (11A var). Position 73R2L, unusually deep color for this rare shade, margins clear to slightly in, light town cancel, faint corner crease not mentioned on accompanying certificate, slightly discolored at top left and top right, otherwise Fine, ex Wagshal, accompanied by a letter from Dr. Amonette confirming the shade and stating that it is "deeper than any I have", with 2011 P.F. certificate
2,000
2,200