Sale 1129 — 2016 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Category — 1851-57 Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
327
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Mint N.H., huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamps at top, left and bottom, brilliant color on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 3-CENT TYPE II, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ as Mint N.H., SMQ $2,450.00 as hinged). Only two have graded higher (both 98J) and this is the only example to achieve this grade. Scott Retail as hinged $275.00
E. 3,000-4,000
2,200
