Sale 1109 — U.S. 1847-69 Issues, featuring the Kenneth D. Gilbart Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 30 September, 2015
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue, On-Cover (Scott 7-9)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
443
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 89R2 with the most pronounced double transfer on any U.S. stamp, large margins to just in at right, tied by "New-York Aug. 10" circular datestamp on brown cover to Philadelphia, original 1856 enclosure a circular announcing the discontinuation of publication of the Flag of Freedom, from editors Stopford and Sutton, cover with some edgewear and missing part of backflap, otherwise Fine and especially desirable on cover -- Power Search located only one other cover (ex Zoellner) -- the position below 89R2 is the famous 99R2, for a complete explanation of how the 89R2 double transfer and 99R2 short transfer occurred, see Neinken book pages 181-187
E. 400-500
275