Sale 1290 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 June, 2023

Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1082
 
Sale 1290, Lot 1082, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)3c Pinkish, Ty. I (11 var). Large margins to clear including part of adjoining stamp at top, radiant color which the P.F. confirms as Pinkish but P.S.E. calls Rose Red, light strike of circular datestamp leaves entire design clearly visible, small unprinted area at bottom of oval likely caused by foreign matter adhering to plate, Very Fine and choice, accompanied by copy of Chase color chart showing this stamp as "1856 Pinkish", with 2022 P.S.E. certificate as "Rose Red", with 2023 P.F. certificate as "Pinkish" and Scott value as such

5,750
1,400