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 — Carriers and Locals: General Issue and Government Carriers

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2590
c
Sale 1179, Lot 2590, Carriers and Locals: General Issue and Government Carriers(Honour's) City Post, Charleston S.C., 2c Black (4LB3). Three huge margins, full at bottom, tied by manuscript "H", blue "Charleston S.C. 5 cts. 7 Oct." (ca. 1854) integral-rate circular datestamp on blue cover to Flintsville S.C., a few minor bleached spots touch stamp, otherwise Very Fine, extremely rare with Honour's "H" cancel, ex Hessel, Golden and Stimmell, with 2000 P.F. certificate

3,000
700