Sale 1024 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part One: 1847-1868 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 June, 2012
Category — 3c-5c 1861-66 Issue (Scott 64-67)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
103
3c "Indian Red" (65 var). Gorgeous "warm" shade that is very distinct from any other, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, bold strike of large rimless grid cancel of New YorkEXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFUL SHADE VARIETY OF THE 3-CENT 1861-66 ISSUE AT THE DARKER END OF THE COLOR SPECTRUM.
With pencil notation on back by Stanley B. Ashbrook "Indian Red A20" and signed by him. Also accompanied by 1974 letter from Bert Christian stating his opinion that this was Ashbrook's reference copy. He also states "You have a very good shade and it is probably very scarce. I have many copies but cannot match it." With 1974 P.F. certificate stating that "It is genuine (shade called Indian Red by Stanley B. Ashbrook)." This shade unlisted in Scott
E. 2,000-3,000
3,750