Sale 1107 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 28-29 July, 2015

Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
63
E
Sale 1107, Lot 63, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co., Franklin and Washington Die Essay on Old Proof Paper. Vignette designs very similar to those adopted for the 1851 1c and 3c issues, mounted on card, die no. 36955 by American Bank Note Co., surrounding design shows numeral "X" in middle with cherubs, pre-printing vertical crease, still Very Fine and a wonderful 1851 collateral item, this design was used on some obsolete bank notes incl. the Bank of Georgetown S.C., it is scarce as a proof

E. 300-400
350