Sale 996 — The Wagshal Collection, Part 3:
3c 1851-57 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 21 October, 2010
Category — 1857 3c Perforated Issue - Type IV Covers
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3276
3c Dull Red, Ty. IV (26A). Two singles, left stamp with major double transfer, line thru rosettes, both stamps tied by "Washington D.C. Mar. ? 1859" circular datestamp, right stamp also tied by red "New-York Br. Pkt. Mar. 16" circular datestamp on cover to Hong Kong China, transit and receiving backstamps, initial rating crossed out and up-rated, receipt docketing top left, some soiling and minor wear, a Fine and unusual use of 1857 3c stamps overpaying by 1c the British Open Mail rate
E. 750-1,000
5,750
