Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019

Category — 1857-60 1¢ to 90¢ Perforated Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
305°
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Sale 1211, Lot 305, 1857-60 1¢ to 90¢ Perforated IssuesA choice 1¢ 1857 Type IV Perforated stamp tied by red circular datestamp on a petite cover

1¢ Blue, Type IV (23), Plate 1L, recut once at top and bottom, rich color nicely contrasted by vivid red "Providence R.I. Feb. 3, 1858" circular datestamp on diminutive cover to local addressee, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful and colorful use of the perforated 1¢ 1857 from Plate 1 Late, with 1991 P.F. certificate

E. 1,000-1,500
1,200