Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1908-10 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 331-356)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1303
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Mint N.H. guide line pair, gorgeous centering with wide margins, deep rich color on bright paper, sharp proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT 1909 HORIZONTAL COIL. SURPRISINGLY SCARCE IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
A review of our computerized records reveals that we have only offered 8-10 unduplicated Mint N.H. guide line pairs of Scott 354 in 30 years of auctions. Of these, perhaps one or two others compare favorably to the example offered here.
Ex "Scarsdale" and "Hanover". With 1978 and 2004 P.F. certificates
3,000
4,250