Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1857-60 Issue, cont. (Scott 31-39)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1125
10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 65L1, recut at top, pretty shade, bold strike of New Orleans circular datestamp cancel, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV.
The 1857 10c Type IV stamps come from only eight positions scattered throughout Plate 1, that have the top, bottom, or both lines recut. Only 4% of all 10c Plate 1 stamps produced were Type IV, and an even smaller percentage was issued with perforations.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00). Only four grade higher (all at 95) and five others share this grade.
2,100
3,000