Sale 1247 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 December, 2021
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
100
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright fresh paper, exceptionally choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 REPRINT. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
The 30c Reprint, of which 480 were sold, is one of the tightest-margined of the series. This is an extraordinary stamp, by virtue of its wide margins and choice centering.
Ex Hoffman and "Hampshire". With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $9,500.00). Only three grade higher (all at 90J) and only six others share this grade. Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine.
3,000
5,750
