Sale 983 — The Hampshire Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
39
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on bright fresh paper, exceptionally choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
The 30c 1857 Reprint, of which 480 were sold, is one of the tightest-margined of the series. This is an extraordinary stamp, by virtue of its wide margins and choice centering.
Ex Hoffman. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $7,200.00). Only two have graded higher to date (at 90J) and only five others share this grade.
3,000
4,000