Sale 930 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 February, 2007
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1413
3c Claret, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11 var). Position 35L3, perfs scissors-separated but mostly intact, rich color, tied on small piece by clear strike of "Chicago Ill. Jan. 17, 1857" circular datestampFINE. AN ELUSIVE CLARET SHADE VARIETY OF THE 1851 3-CENT WITH CHICAGO PERFORATION.
Ex Simpson. With copy of 1978 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as normal shade
6,000
3,250