Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — 1908-12, Panama-Pacific Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1963
3c Deep Violet, "China Clay" Experimental Paper (333 var). Lightly hinged, deep rich color on a much darker shade of paper which at one time constituted the "China Clay" paper, Very Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate, the P.F. will no longer certify this variety so it is offered as is -- although there is an argument between "scientists" over what constitutes China Clay paper, the obvious experimental nature of this rare paper variety has been known for 80+ years
E. 200-300
225