Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins

Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020

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Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-9)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2168
 
Sale 1227, Lot 2168, 1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-9)1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and bottom, large margins to clear, bold strikes of 1884 duplex datestamp, just a hint of a faint diagonal crease when drying not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance and a rare demonetized use of this stamp -- more than 30 years after it was first issued, with 2003 P.F. certificate confirming "Bank Note era cancel"

E. 300-400
160