Sale 1289 — 2023 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Category — Washington-Franklin and Other Issues, including Upright Jenny
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
680
$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Intense color, tied by "Washington D.C. Mar 20 12 - M 1923" First Day of Issue slogan cancel on Worden addressed cover, just barely reduced at left where it was opened, remarkably freshVERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONLY TWELVE FIRST DAY COVERS ARE RECORDED WITH THE $2.00 1923 ISSUE.
This cover is noteworthy not only for its stellar quality, but also its small size. The other two we have offered during the last 30+ years have been legal-size.
Scott value $17,500.00
E. 4,000-5,000
2,600