Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016

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Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

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Symbol
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
19
og
Sale 1134, Lot 19, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Original gum, large margins all around including trace of adjoining stamp at top, outstanding rich Orange Brown color and proof-like impression

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 3-CENT IMPERFORATE ORANGE BROWN ISSUE.

Due to the narrow spacing on the plate, this issue rarely comes with margins as large as the stamp offered here. This should be considered a true condition rarity.

Ex Whitman and Hoffman. With 1993 and 2000 P.F. certificates.

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