Sale 1179 — United States and Possessions

Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 March, 2018

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*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)

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Lot
Symbol
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2143
og
Sale 1179, Lot 2143, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)3c Lake (66). Original gum, wide margins and unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, deep rich color and proof-like impression, fresh in every respect

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT LAKE TRIAL PRINTING WITH UNCOMMONLY WIDE MARGINS.

A review using Power Search reveals how difficult the 3c Lake is to find with full original gum and choice centering. We can count on one hand the examples that compare favorably to the stamp offered here.

Ex Engel. With 1960 and 2008 P.F. certificates

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