Sale 1235 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 19-20 May, 2021
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1082
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide margins and choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SET IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
3,750
6,750