Sale 1017 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 December, 2011
Category — 1870-88 Banknote Issues (Scott 134-218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
564
3c Green, Grill, Plate Crack (136 var). H. Grill, centered to top which beautifully highlights the major plate crack at bottom, pinkish offset on back, Fine and unusually dramatic example of this major plate crack, the Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue illustrates the "major plate crack at bottom" for No. 147 only (ungrilled), valued at $400.00 -- its grilled counterpart must be considerably rarer, but the catalogue only lists a "cracked plate" variety at $100.00
E. 300-400
225