Sale 1109 — U.S. 1847-69 Issues, featuring the Kenneth D. Gilbart Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 30 September, 2015
Category — 5c-10c 1851-56 Issue, Off-Cover (Scott 12-16)
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10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 76L1, recut at top, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE TYPE IV 10-CENT 1855 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2006 P.F. and 2006 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,000.00). Only three have graded higher (highest is a 98).
1,750
4,250