Sale 959 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008

Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2075
 
Sale 959, Lot 2075, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-17)1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Mostly large margins, clearly shows the major double transfer at right and wide breaks at top and bottom, rich color, partially face-free grid cancel, sealed tear

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE-APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE POSITION 99R2, WHICH SHOWS THE WIDEST BREAKS OF ANY TYPE III ON THE ONE-CENT PLATES.

With 2008 P.F. certificate

12,500
1,700