Sale 1244 — The Arthur S. Przybyl Collection of United States, Confederate States and Hawaii
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 November, 2021
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
50
3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 11 (11A var). Position Position 80R2L, unused (no gum), perforations mostly clear, couple small faults and light soilingFINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF 33 RECORDED EXAMPLES FROM THE "SAMPLE A" SHEET WITH THE HADLEY 11-GAUGE CHICAGO PERFORATIONS.
This stamp is from the top right position of the Chase block of 21 pictured in his book on p. 176. A total of 33 "Sample A" Chicago Perf stamps are recorded, including a block of nine, two blocks of six and a block of four. There are four contiguous stamps from the Chase piece that have not been accounted for and may or may not still exist as a block. The examples from the "Sample A" sheet are the only known unused 3c stamps with Chicago perforations. There are no known unused examples with the gauge 12-1/2 perforations.
Ex Wagshal. With 1975 P.F. certificate
6,500
2,000