Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — Postage Due with 1879 American Bank Note Co. Special Printing (Scott J1-J14)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
842
3c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J10). Slightly disturbed original gum, h.r., rich color and proof-like impression of the Special Printings, choice centering, small scuff at right, slight gum soaks in perf tipsEXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 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.
25,000
5,250