Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3322
3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by blue target cancel, matching "Cincinnati O. Apr. 8" circular datestamp on oversize Big Fun Elephant illustrated corner card cover for an illustrated monthly comic paper to West York N.H., humorous slogans including "If this is not called for within 30 days, the Postmaster will please hand it to the Ugliest Man or Wittiest Woman calling at his office", some expert restoration along edges, stamp with pulled perf at top, still Very Fine and wonderful cover, ex Gabriel
E. 300-400
850