Sale 996 — The Wagshal Collection, Part 3:
3c 1851-57 Issues

Sale Date — Thursday, 21 October, 2010

Category — 1857 3c Perforated Issue - Type IV

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3273
 
Sale 996, Lot 3273, 1857 3c Perforated Issue - Type IV3c Experimental Orange Brown, Ty. IV (26A var). Position 98R10, the "Phantom E" double transfer, beautiful bright color, choice centering, small manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous example of this major double transfer and rare in the Orange Brown shade, accompanied by a 1980 note from Dr. Amonette confirming the shade and position, Scott Retail for the Dull Red shade from this position, with no premium for the scarcer shade

925
1,400