Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020

Category — 5c-12c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 12-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
76
 
Sale 1219, Lot 76, 5c-12c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 12-17)10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large and even margins all around, deep rich color, lightly-struck circular datestamp cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I.

The 10c Type I stamps are defined as having complete scrolls at bottom. They are only found on the bottom row of the plate (20 positions). This example, with large margins and a light cancel, is particularly desirable.

With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00).

800
1,500