Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps

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

Category — Postal Stationery

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5206°
c
Sale 967, Lot 5206, Postal Stationery13c Olympic Torch, Black & Yellow Inverted (UX102a). Unused, bright colors

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE POSTAL CARD WITH NOT ONE BUT TWO COLORS INVERTED. A REMARKABLE RARITY -- ONLY FIVE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

This was issued in 1984, and five examples were reported in 1986. However, only two have ever been offered to the market -- this is the first to come to auction since 1990.

With 2008 A.P.S. certificate. Listed but unpriced in Scott

E. 10,000-15,000
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