Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

4589

5c Blue, Schermack Ty. II (315). Pair, rich color, minute tear in the top margin of the right stamp

VERY FINE. A GREAT RARITY AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL THE PRIVATE VENDING MACHINE ISSUES.

There are believed to be eight pairs known, which includes two line pairs.

Ex Christopher, Agris and Manthey. With 1991 A.P.S. certificate, which does not mention the minute tear, and 2003 P.F. certificate, which does.

13,000

8,500