Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 64-66)
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Cat./Est. Value
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159
3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Radiant color in the true Pigeon Blood Pink shade, with selvage at bottom with trace of imprint, color is nicely complemented by blue grid cancel and part of matching Louisville Ky. double-circle datestamp, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1861 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK SHADE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH WIDE MARGINS, THE SELVAGE SHOWING PART OF THE IMPRINT, AND A COLORED CANCELLATION.
The 3c Pigeon Blood Pink is the rarest of the 3c shades. Accompanied by the immaculate orange cover with Oct. 2 Louisville double-circle datestamp, addressed to Ledyard Conn., from which this stamp was removed.
Ex Schwartz and "Natalee Grace". With 1988, 2000 and 2010 P.F. certificates (the first as on cover).
4,500
3,500