Sale 1217 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 3 March, 2020
Category — 3c 1851-57 Issues - Imprint Positions
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
518
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II, Part India Paper (10A var). Position 5L5E noted on back, dramatic pre-print paper fold, margins to in at bottom, deep rich color, tied by small "PAID" grid cancel, red "Boston 3cts 9 Oct." (1851) integral-rate circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Petersburg Va., docketing confirms 1851 yeardate, Very Fine and scarce, very desirable with the striking paper fold -- a printing variety on a paper variety -- Scott Retail as off-cover
1,250
450
