Sale 1289 — 2023 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Category — Confederate States
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
750
New Orleans La., 2c Blue (62X1). Block of four, Positions 7-8/15-16, unused (no gum), full to large margins all around with traces of adjoining stamp at bottom, few horizontal creases mostly between stamps not mentioned on accompanying certificate, small faint toned spots and natural inclusionsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE NEW ORLEANS 2-CENT BLUE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL.
Our records contain just one other block, which is very defective. This block is illustrated in Dr. Skinner's 1978 Congress Book article. Ex Caspary, Dr. Graves, Weill, Dr. Skinner and "D.K." collection. With 2001 P.F. certificate
6,500
3,000
