Sale 1094 — The Curtis Collection: Back of Book and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 March, 2015
Category — Postage Due: 1879-91 Issues (Scott J1-J28)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
43
2c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J9). Unused (no gum), very well-centered for this difficult issue, cameo as typical for genuine examples, light corner crease top left described as "strengthened" on accompanying certificateVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING, WHICH IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN WELL-CENTERED.
The reported sale figures for the rare 1c, 2c and 3c Postage Due Special Printings probably include orders filled with regular stamps.
With 1971 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as original gum
19,000
3,250