Sale 968 — The Alan B. Whitman Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 27-28 January, 2009
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
13
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Original gum, gorgeous color and intense impression, full to large margins, remarkably fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE IIIA. SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT.
The Type IIIA is rare in sound original-gum condition. A review using Power Search located only five examples which could qualify for a collection of high-quality stamps.
With 1996 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates
6,000
14,000