Sale 913 — 2006 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Saturday, 13 May, 2006

Category — 1861-66 Issue

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
610
c
Sale 913, Lot 610, 1861-66 Issue3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Horizontal pair and single, bright color, used with 1c Blue (63) and tied by "Paid" ovals, red "Boston Mass. Nov. 8" circular datestamp on cover with embossed Telegraphic Fire Alarm design to Toronto, Canada, red "United States" oval, 1861 receiving backstamp, barely reduced at left

EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT USAGE OF A PAIR AND SINGLE OF THE RARE 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON A COVER TO CANADA.

Ex Worthington and Moody. With note on back and signed by Ashbrook. With 1974 P.F. certificate

E. 5,000-7,500
15,000