Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-69)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3189
3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Remarkably choice centering, bright shade, tied by bold "Westerly R.I. Sep. 23" circular datestamp on buff cover addressed to "Seamans Chaplain, Caribean Island, Coast of Labrador" in care of the Seaman's Friend Society in Boston, neat 1861 docketing "Newbt 14 Oct" probably referring to Newburyport Mass., Very Fine and unusual use of the 3c 1861 Pigeon Blood Pink, signed Ashbrook, who notes "The Pigeon Blood", Scott Retail $5,500.00
E. 2,000-3,000
1,800