Sale 1017 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 December, 2011
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 7-9)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
84
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and twice at bottom, original gum, lightly hinged, huge margins including significant portion of adjoining stamps on three sides, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IV.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo). We are surprised this did not grade higher
750
2,800