Sale 1289 — 2023 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Category — Newspapers and Periodicals thru Carriers and Locals
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(Greig's) City Despatch Post, New York N.Y., 3c Black on Grayish (40L1). Mint N.H. with bottom sheet margin, huge margins other sides capturing framelines of adjoining stamps, detailed impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1842 3-CENT CITY DESPATCH POST STAMP IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION -- THE FIRST ADHESIVE STAMP ISSUED IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.
With 2022 P.F. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo). This is the highest grade possible. By way of comparison, the highest grade in the P.S.E. Population Report for an original gum stamp is 95. Scott value as hinged.
375
1,200