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
1159
3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Position 58L3, well-centered, scissors separated at bottom but with intact perfs, full perfs on other sides, rich color, "Chicago Ill. Jan. 12, 1857" circular datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERFORATION.
The 3c Chicago Perfs are rarely encountered in sound condition with centering as nice as this example. An identifiable datestamp adds to the desirability of this example.
Ex Wagshal. With 2010 P.F. certificate
5,000
1,500
