Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Air Post
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
246°
P
6c Wright Brothers, Large Die Proof (C45P1). Die sunk on 203 x 152mm card with three holes punched at top, deep rich color, minor toning at bottom, blue control number and red "Engraver's Stock Proof" handstamp on backEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE OF A LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE 6-CENT WRIGHT BROTHERS STAMP.
Ex Brooks and Livingston
6,000
3,000