Sale 1315 — The Eugene L. Grace Collection of United States and Confederate States Stamps and Covers

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 12-14 March, 2024

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Category — Revenues-First Issue Imperforate

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5724
 
Sale 1315, Lot 5724, Revenues-First Issue Imperforate

1c Playing Cards, Red, Imperforate (R2a). Huge even margins, bold "L.C. & Co. Jan. 1863." printed cancel

Extremely Fine gem. an outstanding large-margined example of the iMPERFORATE ONE-CENT PLAYING CARDS FIRST ISSUE revenue.

This is a very rare stamp in sound condition with Jumbo margins and a non-manuscript cancel. 

Ex "Beverly Hills." With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; Revenues unpriced in SMQ). Only one example grades higher (at 95).

4,500
8,000