Sale 1115 — A European Connoisseur's Collection of U.S. Classic Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 15 December, 2015
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 6-8)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2065
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, a strong Type III with huge break in bottom line and a formidable break in top line, three huge margins and full at top, intense shade and impression, tied by perfectly clear strike of "Litchfield Ct. Nov. 19, 1858" circular datestamp on lady's small cover to a local addresseeEXTREMELY FINE. A SPLENDID EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III IMPERFORATE ON A DROP-RATE COVER. ONE OF THE GEMS OF THE COLLECTION.
Ex Newbury. The Scott value for a 1c Type III on cover is only $250 more than the value for a used stamp off cover, which by no means reflects the scarcity and desirability of the short-lived imperforate 1c Type III on cover, especially in this quality.
2,500
14,500