Sale 1093 — The Curtis Collection: U.S. 20th Century and Air Post
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 23-24 February, 2015
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-342)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
92
13c Blue Green, "China Clay" Experimental Paper (339 var). Top imprint and plate no. 4945 block of six, darker shade of paper which at one time constituted the "China Clay" paper, tiny thins, Very Fine appearance, with 1991 P.F. certificate as No. 339a "China Clay", the P.F. will no longer certify this variety so it is offered as is -- although there is an argument between "scientists" over what constitutes China Clay paper, the obvious experimental nature of this rare paper variety has been known for 80+ years -- ex Wampler (where it realized $6,250 as No. 339a)
E. 1,000-1,500
1,500