Sale 958 — 2008 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 7 June, 2008
Category — Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown Issues
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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10c Louisiana Purchase (327). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 2108 block of six, fresh and bright color, extraordinarily choice centering throughoutEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT LOUISIANA PURCHASE ISSUE.
Scott Catalogue lists plate blocks of four and plate blocks of six for this issue. The plate blocks of six are considerably scarcer in such pristine condition and most collectors settle for the smaller multiple. The example offered here should be considered a true condition rarity.
Ex Silver Lake. With 2007 P.F. certificate
4,000
4,000
