Sale 1234 — The Gary Petersen Collection of Important United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 29-30 April, 2021
Category — 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-39)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
46
3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Original gum, lightly hinged, marvelous rich color and unusually choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT TYPE I 1857 PERFORATED ISSUE. A MARVELOUS STAMP IN TERMS OF GUM, COLOR, CENTERING AND PERFORATIONS.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,000.00). Only two original-gum stamps grade higher (at 90)
2,750
7,500