Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Later Issues (Scott 482A thru 1610c)
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1c-5c Lexington-Concord Essays and Proofs (617-619). 14 items comprising every listed Lexington-Concord Essay and Proof, incl. Nos. 617-E in Green with incomplete design, 618-E1, 618-E2, 618-E3, 618TC1 in Black, 617P1-619P1 with each stamped "Approved: March 2 or 3, 1925" and signed by Postmaster General Harry S. New and presented to President Calvin Coolidge, 617P1a var-619P1a var prepared for Hugh M. Southgate, most with blue control nos., few slightly rounded corners but in far better condition than most Proofs and EssaysVERY FINE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE EVERY LISTED (AND ONE UNLISTED) ESSAY AND PROOF FOR THE POPULAR LEXINGTON-CONCORD ISSUE.
Most of these are unique. For the P2 set, only two are recorded. Most ex Livingston.
E. 25,000-30,000
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