Sale 968 — The Alan B. Whitman Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 27-28 January, 2009
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 63-72)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
75
3c Dull Brown Red (65 var). Block of four, Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, significantly different shade than the primary Scott-listed RoseEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE DULL BROWN RED SHADE. THE SCOTT DULL RED BROWN LISTING IS BASED ON THIS SHADE.
With 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged
700
4,750