Sale 1120 — Outstanding United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 17-18 March, 2016

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

1129

3c Pink, Ty. I (11 var). Position 93R4, mostly large margins including sheet margin at bottom, clear New York Apr. 7 circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 3-CENT TYPE I IN THE PINK SHADE. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE.

Affixed to small card with shade notes in Dr. Amonette's hand

5,500

3,250