Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013

Category — 1870-71 Bank Note Issue (Scott 134-154)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1409
 
Sale 1040, Lot 1409, 1870-71 Bank Note Issue (Scott 134-154)6c Carmine, Double Impression (148b). Showing distinct doubling of "Cents", the second impression with nice detail, unusual rosette cancel, stamp with tiny corner creases at bottom left and top right, tiny thin spot at top, Fine appearance, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate stating it is genuine and showing doubling of "Cents", with 2005 P.F. certificate stating this is a kiss print of "Cents", the impression is too detailed to be a kiss print, our census of this issue is available at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/148b/148b.pdf , Scott Retail as double impression $13,000.00, this is offered on its own merits and we are sure it will find an appreciative home

E. 1,000-1,500
750