Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1847 Issue and Reproduction (Scott 1-4)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1009
10c Black (2). Huge margins all around, including part of adjoining stamp at top, remarkably detailed impression showing every detail of the engraving, nicely complemented by neat strike of red New York square grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS AND BEAUTY, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Merlin. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $6,250.00). This is the first in this grade we have offered since 2014. Only six grade higher (all at 98J).
750
4,250