Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-39)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1743
3c Claret, Ty. III (26). Brilliant color, near mathematical perfect centering with well-balanced margins, perfect strike of double-circle datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Twigg-Smith and Merlin, with 2002 P.F. certificate as Dull Red, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate as Claret (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00 as Dull Red shade), only two Scott 26 stamps grade higher in used condition
26
900