Sale 1076 — The Daniel H. and Marcel V. Collection of Birds of the World

Sale Date — Thursday, 26 June, 2014

Category — United States incl. Modern Errors

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2011
nhbl
Sale 1076, Lot 2011, United States incl. Modern Errors1c American Kestrel, Die Cutting Omitted (3031Ab). Complete pane of 50 with plate no. B555555 in each corner, "post office" fresh condition

EXTREMELY FINE. THE UNIQUE DIE CUT OMITTED PANE OF 50 OF THE 2000 1-CENT AMERICAN KESTREL. NO OTHER EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO DATE.

Another major modern error rarity of the highest degree. This complete pane comprises of all the known examples as only this single pane has been recorded since being issued in 2000. After the passage of 14 years, it is unlikely another example will surface.

This is a key item to both modern error collectors as well as bird collectors. The American Kestrel, often called the Sparrow Hawk, is the smallest and most commonly found falcon in North America.

E. 3,000-4,000
5,250