Sale 1179 — United States and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 March, 2018
Category — Revenues: Wine Stamps, Distilled Spirits
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2720
$1.44 Yellow Green & Black, Wine, First Line Small Letters, Second Line Large Letters (RE147b). Single example in a block of 15, center stamp the variety, without gum as issued, rich colorVERY FINE. THIS IS A RECENT DISCOVERY -- ONLY THE SECOND REPORTED EXAMPLE OF THIS GREAT RARITY -- AND THE ONLY ONE IN UNUSED CONDITION.
The other recorded example of Scott RE147b, with perf initials, was offered in our 2015 Rarities sale (realized $4,000 hammer)
3,000
1,500