Sale 1025 — 2012 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 26 June, 2012
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue: Essays, Proofs and Specimens
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
137
S
10c Yellow, "Specimen" Overprint, Ty. H (116SH). Bold Type H "Specimen" overprint, central thin spot, appears Fine, an extremely rare example of the Type H overprint on the 1869 issue which may well be unique, Scott Catalogue lists only Types A and B on 1869 stamps, with 1978 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail for No. 116 with Type A overprint $1,750.00
E. 1,500-2,000
2,200