Sale 1115 — A European Connoisseur's Collection of U.S. Classic Issues

Sale Date — Tuesday, 15 December, 2015

Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 71-77)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2239
ng
Sale 1115, Lot 2239, 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 71-77)15c Black (77). Horizontal strip of four, unused (no gum), crisp shade and proof-like impression on brilliant white paper

FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED MULTIPLE OF THE 1866 15-CENT LINCOLN ISSUE IN AN EXTRAORDINARY STATE OF FRESHNESS.

The 15c 1866 is very rare in original-gum condition, and if this multiple still retained its gum, the Scott value would be $20,000.00, and the righthand stamp might well be worth $15,000 alone. Without gum, the strip will hopefully be acquired and kept intact by a collector who appreciates its philatelic rarity.

Scott Retail as four unused (no gum) singles

7,000
11,000