Sale 1268 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 16-17 November, 2022
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and Re-Issue (Scott 112-133a)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
184
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Original gum, deep rich colors and detailed impressions of the true Scott 121a on normal paper (not Double Paper)EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL
With the reclassification of certain copies of Scott 121a as the 30c 1869 double-paper essay, the rarity of stamps that will receive current certificates as Scott 121a has increased significantly. This stamp shows the sharper impression and crisper blue shade of Scott 121a on normal paper.
With 1991 P.F. certificate
10,000
2,500
