Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — Air Post, cont., Buffalo Balloon (Scott C4-C15, CL1)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
827
5c Deep Blue, Buffalo Balloon (CL1). Unused (no gum), large margins to just clear at bottom right, rich color, few thin spotsFINE APPEARING AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE BUFFALO BALLOON AIR POST ISSUE.
The Buffalo Balloon stamp, designed by John F. B. Lillard and engraved by John H. Snively, was printed by Wheeler Brothers Printers in Nashville, Tenn., The stamps were intended for use on a balloon flight from Nashville to Gallatin Tenn., which took place on June 18, 1877. Of the 300 that were printed, only 23 were used.
With Sanabria certificate and backstamp
7,500
5,000