Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021

Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1056
 
Sale 1245, Lot 1056, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 88R1E (thanks to David Zlowe for plating), B Relief with short transfer of ornaments at left, a later printing from Plate 1 Early in dark shade with top line showing small break from wear, thus qualifying as Type IIIa, large to huge margins, face-free cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. A LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.

From our 2004 Rarities sale. With 2001 P.F. certificate

750
1,400