Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins

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

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Category — Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Encased Postage (EP1/EP58A)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2421
 
Sale 1227, Lot 2421, Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Encased Postage (EP1/EP58A)Ayer's Cathartic Pills, Lowell Mass., 30c Orange, Long Arrows (Unlisted). Stamp with radiant color, case a nice golden brown, minor crazing at left edge near Franklin's face but otherwise in pristine condition

VERY FINE. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT AYER'S CATHARTIC PILLS. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF ENCASED POSTAGE COLLECTING.

This is listed in the Reed book as unique, with only one auction appearance in his 104-year study. It was missing from the Ford collection.

Ex Mayer.

E. 3,000-4,000
7,000