Sale 1120 — Outstanding United States Stamps

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

Category — 3c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 10-11A)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1133
 
Sale 1120, Lot 1133, 3c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 10-11A)3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge to enormous margins including bottom left sheet corner and parts of the three other adjoining stamps, magnificent color described as Dull Red on certificates but is a very deep shade closer to Brownish Carmine, neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Kirke, with 2005 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,100.00 as 100), only two Ty. II stamps have achieved this ultimate grade, the other is offered in the previous lot

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