Sale 1376 — The Monterey Collection of Superb United States 19th and 20th Century Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-17)
10c Green, Ty. III (15). Phenomenal Jumbo margins all around including left sheet margin and portion of adjoining stamp at right, "New-York Oct. 15" circular datestamp, rich color
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MASSIVE SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE III.
In recent years it has become fashionable to cut down imperforate multiples into enormous singles with parts of adjoining stamps attached. This stamp is what we might call a "natural" beauty. The "New-York" circular datestamp was not normally used to cancel stamps on foreign-bound covers, so this single was probably used alone on a trans-continental 10 rate cover. Its margins extend to the limit, creating a "small die proof" effect.
Ex Drs. Dauer. With 1989, 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo). Only four grade higher (at 100) and five share this grade.
