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
2451
 
Sale 1227, Lot 2451, Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Encased Postage (EP1/EP58A)Burnett's Standard Cooking Extracts, 30c Orange (EP58). Stamp with deep rich color and proof-like impression, small mica crack at top, the case has taken on a lovely patina

EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ENCASED POSTAGE RARITY WITH AN ESTIMATED TWO TO FOUR EXTANT.

The Ford sale catalogue (Stack's 6/23/2004, lot 448) described the 30c Burnett's as "Possibly just three known" and "may only be as few as two."

Ex Ford, Mayer and "Summit"

5,500
5,250