Sale 1068 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 30 April-1 May, 2014
Category — Washington-Franklin Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
303
$1.00 Deep Brown (518b). Lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with extra wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1917 ISSUE IN THE DEEP BROWN COLOR.
According to Johl, a small number of stamps were printed in this distinctive shade early in the issue of the 1917 $1.00 stamp. During the course of the six years that the stamp was issued, all other printings were made in the normal shade. Centered examples such as the stamp offered here are true condition rarities.
Ex Drucker. With 1984 and 2002 P.F. certificates
1,900
2,200
