Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — 1851-56 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
42
10c Green, Ty. III-IV-III (15-16-15). Positions 85-87L1, horizontal strip of three, enormous margins to full incl. significant portion of the adjoining stamps (almost appears to be a block of six), rich color, neat strike of "New Orleans La. Mar. 6" circular datestamp, light corner crease at bottom left on one of the less expensive Type III stampsVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING MULTIPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1855 ISSUE CONTAINING TYPES III AND IV.
The portion of the stamp at top center (Position 76L1) also shows a recut line at the bottom and is Type IV.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as combination pair and single with no premium for what are almost three additional stamps.
2,400
5,500
