Sale 982 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 16-18 December, 2009

Category — Postage Due (J)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
6091
nh
Sale 982, Lot 6091, Postage Due (J)3c Deep Claret (J33). Mint N.H., intense color and proof-like impression in a deeper shade than the previous lot, perfectly centered with balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT 1894 UNWATERMARKED FIRST BUREAU ISSUE POSTAGE DUE.

Ex Piedmont. With 1997 and 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00). Only one has graded higher to date (95J).

675
1,600