Sale 961 — The Dr. Edward and Joanne Dauer Collection of Superb Used U.S.
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 September, 2008
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
78
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Deep rich color, essentially perfect centering with wide balanced margins, sharp strike of "6" oval grid duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE EXTANT.
We are aware of three or four sound used examples of the 2c 1869 Re-Issue with comparable centering and margins. The finest copy -- with wider margins and a small oval grid cancel -- was purchased by the Siegel firm on behalf of a client from Shreves sale of the William S. Floyd collection (October 2001) for $12,000 hammer.
Ex Coulter. With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,450.00)
900
6,000