Sale 1115 — A European Connoisseur's Collection of U.S. Classic Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 15 December, 2015
Category — 10c 1847 Issue, Off-Cover (Scott 2)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2030
10c Black (2). Large even margins all around, deep shade and proof-like impression, lightly cancelled by clear strike of blue "10" numeral handstampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH LARGE MARGINS AND A BLUE "10" NUMERAL CANCELLATION. PERFECTION.
Plated as Position 97L1. Ex Newbury (on small piece; accompanied by the piece -- we removed the stamp). With original Newbury lot sheet from our firm, showing it sold to Raymond Weill as agent for $250 in 1961
1,100
2,000