Sale 997 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010
Category — 1c-12c 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-117)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5447
2c Brown, Without Grill (113b). Large part of characteristic brownish original gum (disturbed), deep rich color and fine impression, attractive centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL.
Most examples of this stamp are significantly off-center. As an indication of rarity, we have only offered seven other unduplicated examples since keeping computerized records.
With 1985 and 2010 P.F. certificates
7,500
1,500