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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
54
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and proof-like impression, few expertly rejoined perf separationsFINE-VERY FINE LIGHTLY HINGED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 5-CENT TYPE II 1860 ISSUE.
The Brown Ty. II is far rarer in multiples than the Orange Brown, because unlike the 1861 Orange Brown, the earlier printing in Brown was not left in Southern post offices when the issue was demonetized in August 1861.
Scott value $25,000.00
E. 3,000-4,000
2,600