Sale 983 — The Hampshire Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Category — 1857-60 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
15
1c Blue, Ty. I, II, IIIa (18, 20, 22). Positions 71-73/81-83/91-93R12, block of nine, bottom six stamps Ty. I, top left Ty. IIIa, other two at top Ty. II, natural s.e. at left and selvage at bottom, original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, few toned spots, some expertly rejoined perf separationsFINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE 1857 PERFORATED ONE-CENT ISSUE FROM PLATE 12, WITH SELVAGE AT BOTTOM AND CONTAINING THREE DIFFERENT TYPES.
Ex Hansen. With 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as block of four of Type I, pair of Types IIIa and I and singles of remaining three stamps
26,450
5,000
