Sale 1120 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 17-18 March, 2016
Category — 5c-90c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 27-39)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1221
30c Orange (38). Mint N.H. block of four with top selvage, rich color, top left stamp natural gum bend, bottom left stamp diagonal crease, bottom right stamp small corner crease, small tear and small surface scuffFINE APPEARANCE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 30-CENT 1860 ISSUE.
This issue is extremely rare in Mint N.H. condition. This is the only block with all stamps Mint N.H. we have encountered. We have offered only one single since keeping computerized records plus a few Mint N.H. in a larger multiple with hinged stamps. The online records of the Philatelic Foundation contain only three additional singles, including one with an older certificate from 1986 that needs to be reconfirmed.
With 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged $14,000.00
E. 3,000-4,000
1,500
