Sale 1217 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 3 March, 2020
Category — 3c 1851-57 Issues - Perforation Essays and Trials
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3c Red, Ty. I, Plate Proof on India, Brush Stroke Obliteration (11P3). Horizontal pair with left sheet margin, large margins to clear other sides, rich colorVERY FINE PAIR OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ISSUE PLATE PROOF WITH BRUSH STROKES.
In 1854 complete sheets of 200 3c India proofs from Plate 4 were sent by Toppan Carpenter to Bemrose and Perkins Bacon in England for a perforating experiment. Each firm received left and right panes. All of the proofs were cancelled with brush strokes to prevent use as postage.
Scott Retail as singles
2,000
1,400