Sale 1232 — United States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 30-31 March, 2021
Category — 1851-60 Issues (Scott 5-47)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1079
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large to huge margins with portion of adjoining stamp at top, bright color, face-free strike of circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I.
The 10c Type I stamps are defined as having complete scrolls at bottom. They are only found on the bottom row of the plate (20 positions). This example, with large margins and a face-free cancel, is particularly desirable.
With 1986, 2002 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). Only six stamps grade higher
750
2,000
