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
44
3c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J10). Unused (no gum), rich color and cameo typical of genuine Special Printings, small natural inclusion above "P"FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS THE RAREST POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
Although 436 copies were reported sold, it is believed that 100 copies were destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace, combined with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the extreme rarity of this stamp.
With copy of 1982 P.F. and with 2002 P.S.E. certificates. Scott Retail as original gum
25,000
4,500