Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — 1861-1866 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
495°
An exceptional 1861 3¢ Pink on an illustrated cameo corner card cover3¢ Pink (64), beautifully centered, incredibly bright color nicely contrasted by blue grid cancel which ties stamp, matching "Chicago Ills. Sep. 12, 1861" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to New York City with illustrated Iron Works blue cameo corner card, A. & G. McClement (Philadelphia) imprint, design depicts a steam boiler, slightly reduced at top, Extremely Fine stamp and cover, a truly stunning use of the 3¢ Pink, from our 2001 Rarities sale, with 1986 A.P.S. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,100