Sale 1118 — The Don David Price Iconic Collection of U.S. Bicolored Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 15 March, 2016
Category — 30c 1869 Pictorial Issue Grill Varieties (Scott 121)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
111
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Original gum, beautiful rich colors on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL.
This is the true Scott 121a, which is often confused with the Double Paper, Without Grill variety (offered in the previous two lots). The shade and impression are noticeably different between the two.
With 1975 and 1998 P.F. certificates
11,000
5,000