Sale 1217 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 3 March, 2020
Category — 3c 1851-57 Issues - Unusual Postal Markings and Cancels
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
583
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (11). Three large margins to clear, just in at top, cancelled by manuscript "4" on cover with "Kelley's Island O." printed illustrated postmark with frameline and "Brainard Clev" imprint, manuscript "Sept. 4" date, some light soiling, Very Fine, a rare example of this printed map postmark, generally considered to be the most elaborate pictorial postal marking of the classic period (see Chronicle 76 for a discussion), ex Knapp and Eubanks, with 2018 P.F. certificate as Dull Red
E. 1,500-2,000
2,100