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 1851-56 Issue (Scott 10-11A)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
33
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 1R2E, large to huge margins including top left corner inter-pane margins with centerline at left, radiant color and detailed impression beautifully complemented by blue "Philadelphia Oct. 22" circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED CORNER-MARGIN AND CENTERLINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 3-CENT TYPE II ORANGE BROWN WITH GORGEOUS COLOR AND A BEAUTIFUL CANCEL. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
Most corner or sheet-margin copies have had the extra margin trimmed entirely or at least closer to the design. Wide sheet margins, when they are present, are prone to creasing or other faults due to their size. The example offered here, with large sheet margins and in sound condition, is a true rarity.
With 2006 P.F. certificate
165
1,500