Sale 968B — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Three: 1902-34 Issues, B-O-B
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 22-25 September, 2009
Category — 1916-17 Issues (Scott 498-518)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
651
1c Green, Perf 10 at Top (498g). Mint N.H., deep dark color and sharp proof-like impression, post-office freshFINE. ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE PERF 10 VARIETIES.
The 1c 1917 with Perf 10 at top or bottom is one of the rarest of all Perf 10 varieties. Our records contain the following in unused condition: four singles, two in a block of four, two in a plate block of six (offered in our 2004 Rarities sale), and four in a block of 25 (offered in our October 2006 auction). Five are also known used.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
22,500
26,000