Sale 1077 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 July, 2014
Category — Newspapers and Periodicals (PR)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
461
$2.00 Scarlet, 1895 Issue (PR108). Bottom imprint, plate no. 136 and arrow strip of three, original gum, several narrow h.r. sensibly reinforcing perf separations, vivid color and clear impression, small thin spot in selvageFINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THE $2.00 1895 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
A review using Power Search found only one single stamp with plate number offered in our auctions since 1993 and our Rarities sales since 1964.
12,000
3,500