Sale 941 — The John F. Odeneal Collection of Superb Mint U.S. Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2007

Category — 1851-56 Issue

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1007
nh
Sale 941, Lot 1007, 1851-56 Issue3c Orange Brown (10). Mint N.H., large margins with trace of adjoining stamp at top, incredibly deep color and sharp proof-like impression on bright white paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ORANGE BROWN. A REMARKABLE CLASSIC STAMP IN PERFECT CONDITION.

We doubt that more than a handful of this issue exists in Extremely Fine Gem Mint Never-Hinged condition. This stamp is a true condition rarity and is easily one of the finest extant. The last Mint N.H. example of Scott 10 in comparable condition realized $37,500 hammer in our Sale 881.

With 1999 and 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as hinged

4,000
50,000