Sale 1074 — A Portion of The Wade Saadi Struck on Stamps Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 June, 2014
Category — 24c Lilac and Blackish Violet Shades, 1863 Issue (Scott 78-78c)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Wide margins, rich color, cancelled by perfect strike of Horse Head fancy cancel of New York City (Skinner-Eno PA-H 13), small diagonal crease at bottom right of little consequenceEXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE HORSE HEAD FANCY CANCELLATION OF NEW YORK CITY.
The Horse Head and Union Soldier's Head cancellations are two of the more famous fancy cancellations to be used in New York City.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
5,500