Sale 1247 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 14-15 December, 2021
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-67a)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
120
3c Lake (66). Original gum, barely hinged, bright shade and detailed impression on crisp paper, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 LAKE TRIAL COLOR.
A review using Power Search reveals how difficult the 3c Lake is to find with full original gum and choice centering. Most examples have perfs touching or in on at least one side. We have offered fewer than ten examples that compare favorably to this stamp in the last 25 years.
Ex Gorham. With 1996 P.F. certificate.
2,000
5,250