Sale 1179 — United States and Possessions

Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 March, 2018

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Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens: 1869 Pictorial Issue

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2030
E
Sale 1179, Lot 2030, Essays, Proofs and Specimens: 1869 Pictorial Issue15c Scarlet, Small Numeral, Large Die Essay on India (118-E3; formerly 118-E1c). 32 x 40mm, with die imprint at bottom, small thin spot at top

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS STRIKING 1869 PICTORIAL ESSAY IN SCARLET.

This is the only example in this color we have offered since keeping computerized records. Ex Dr. Heimburger. Scott Retail as die sunk on card

5,000
850