Sale 984 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 April, 2010
Category — 1c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-24)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
116
1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 2 Crack (20 var). Vertical pair (rejoined), Positions 13/23L2, clearly defined crack thru both stamps, deep rich color, red New York carrier cancel, centered to right which maximizes the visible portion of the crack, Fine pair of this dramatic crack, perforated examples of the Plate 2 flaw are much scarcer than imperforate, this and the following lot are among the few multiples we have offered in years
1,600
850