Sale 1244 — The Arthur S. Przybyl Collection of United States, Confederate States and Hawaii
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 November, 2021
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-78)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
116
12c Black (69). Block of four, original gum, single narrow h.r. top left stamp but very pristine gum appearance, intense shade and impressionFINE. A SCARCE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 12-CENT 1861 ISSUE.
Sound blocks with original gum have always been scarce, but the harvesting of centered singles has left very few blocks intact--the largest recorded unused multiple is a block of six. Most remaining blocks are off center or have faults.
Ex Drews. With 1989 P.F. certificate
10,000
2,400