Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Postage Due: Essays and Proofs
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
32
P
1c-50c Brown, 1879 Postage Due, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proofs (J1P2a-J7P2a). Usual light toning characteristic of this rare printing, 1c small light crease, 3c trivial translucent spot and 50c small corner margin nick top leftFINE-VERY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1879 POSTAGE DUE PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOFS. ONLY FOUR OR FIVE OF EACH VALUE EXIST.
Panama-Pacific proofs were found in envelopes with several of each denomination contained in each envelope. The characteristic toning comes from long-term storage.
3,500
4,500