Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010

Category — 1861-66 Issue, incl. Encased Postage

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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Sale 989, Lot 87, 1861-66 Issue, incl. Encased Postage3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Radiant color in the true Pigeon Blood Pink shade, with selvage at bottom with trace of imprint, color is nicely complemented by blue grid cancel and also part of Louisville Ky. double-circle datestamp, wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1861 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK SHADE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH WIDE MARGINS, THE SELVAGE SHOWING PART OF THE IMPRINT, AND ALSO A COLORED CANCELLATION.

The 3c Pigeon Blood Pink is the rarest of the 3c shades. Accompanied by immaculate orange cover with Oct. 2 Louisville double-circle datestamp addressed to Ledyard Conn. With 1988 and 2000 P.F. certificates, the former as on cover.

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