Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — 1851 1¢ Blue—Plate 1 Late
Lot
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
179°
Strip of six from Plate 1 Late, containing Position 91L1L with triple transfer, one inverted1¢ Blue, Type IV (9), Positions 91-96L1L, horizontal strip of six, left stamp 91L triple transfer, one inverted, huge margins to just in including bottom sheet margin, few faults including 92L large diagonal tear and 96L corner crease, tied by "San Francisco Cal. 7 May" circular datestamps on cover to Waterloo, New York, Fine appearance, a rare strip used to properly pay the 6¢ rate for distances over 3,000 miles, ex Hackmey, with 2004 P.F. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,400