Sale 997 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-9)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5140
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Plate 4, full even margins, remarkably dark shade and proof-like impression, lightly cancelled by circular datestamp at lower left clear of Franklin's portrait, trivial lightning-shaped internal crease flashes when drying but does not in any way affect the appearance of this beautiful stamp (and not mentioned on certificate), Very Fine and choice appearance, with 1988 P.F. certificate
1,200
800