Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014

Category — 3c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 25-30A)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3120
 
Sale 1084, Lot 3120, 3c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 25-30A)3c Claret, Ty. II (25A). Lovely bright color, well-balanced margins, cancelled by bold Wilbraham Mass. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce sound and centered example of this better type, which has recut inner lines, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,000.00), this is the highest grade awarded, accompanied by piece from which this originated

950
2,300