Sale 1278 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023

Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3125°
 
Sale 1278, Lot 3125, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-17)10c Green, Type I (13). Enormous margins all around including bottom sheet margin, deep rich color, "Lowell Mass. Jan. 17" circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE I IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.

The 1855 10c Type I stamps are defined as having complete scrolls at bottom. They are only found on the bottom row of the plate (20 positions). For some reason, they were usually trimmed at bottom when they were separated, leaving a dearth of quality copies. This example, with its enormous margins, is an extreme exception to the rule.

Ex Eubanks. With 2021 (on cover) and 2022 P.F. certificates (Superb 98)

750
3,500