Sale 976 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 29 September-2 October, 2009

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

2335

48c Pale Rose, 1875 Special Printing (PR43). Without gum as issued, remarkably well-centered with magnificent color and impression

EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 48-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING. A NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH CONDITION.

Only 268 issued. With 2003 P.F. certificate

4,000

5,000