Sale 1027 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Two: 1869 to Pan-American Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 September, 2012
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
28
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, clear strike of New York City oval registry cancel, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WITH GORGEOUS COLORS, HUGE MARGINS, LONG PERFORATIONS AND A BEAUTIFUL CANCEL. A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 are known used. Our experience has been that many are either off-center or have small faults.
With 1988 and 1992 P.F. certificates
3,000
3,750