Sale 941 — The John F. Odeneal Collection of Superb Mint U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2007
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1058
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, brilliant color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned margins, small inclusion on backEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SET IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
The 3c 1861 Re-Issue, of which 465 were sold, has the distinction of being one of the three most difficult stamps in the set to obtain in this Extremely Fine Gem original-gum condition (the others are the 24c and 30c). It is rarely found well-centered, and those in Very Fine or Extremely Fine grade usually have either disturbed gum or no gum at all.
Ex Floyd. With 1989 P.F. certificate
4,500
9,500