Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Postal Stationery and Postal Cards (Scott U, UX, UZ)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
346
1-1/2c on 1c Green on White entire, Die 106, Surcharge Ty. 9 (U508A, UPSS 3185). Size 8, knife 41, watermark 13, unused, bright colorVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1-1/2-CENT ON ONE-CENT ENTIRE, SCOTT U508A. ONLY EIGHTEEN ARE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN SURCHARGED AND THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE WE HAVE OFFERED.
We have only offered one other full entire since keeping computerized records, in our 2007 sale of the Saddleback Collection. That example had a small backflap tear and a light stain. The Scarsdale collection contained a full corner.
With 2008 P.F. certificate. UPSS value $7,000.00
5,750
2,300