Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1851-60 Issues (Scott 5A-46)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
85
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright fresh paper, exceptionally choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
The 30c 1857 Reprint, of which 480 were sold, is one of the tightest-margined of the series. This is an extraordinary stamp, by virtue of its wide margins and choice centering.
Ex Hoffman. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $8,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 90J) and only five others share this grade.
3,000
5,250