Sale 968B — The Alan B. Whitman Collection, Part Three: 1902-34 Issues, B-O-B
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 22-25 September, 2009
Category — Postage Due (Scott J1-J14)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
788
5c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J11). Original gum, h.r., choice centering, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
It has been estimated that only 249 of the 5c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public.
With 1968 and 2005 P.F. certificates
15,000
11,500