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)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
47
30c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J13). Unused (no gum), well-centered with nicely balanced margins, rich color, thinned at centerVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
It has been estimated that no more than 179 examples of the 30c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public. The vast majority of surviving examples are faulty.
With 1959 and 2002 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as original gum
9,750
1,900