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
c
Sale 996, Lot 3276, 1857 3c Perforated Issue - Type IV Covers3c 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