Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction
Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue, Types Ia-II (Scott 5A-7)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
18
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 89R2 with the most pronounced double transfer on any United States stamp, traces of original gum, huge margins to ample including part of adjoining stamps at left and top, Very Fine and choice, the position below 89R2 is the famous 99R2, for a complete explanation of how the 89R2 double transfer and the 99R2 short transfer occurred, see Neinken book pages 181-187, Scott Retail as with original gum
1,200
750