Sale 1223 — U.S. Postal History and U.S. Gold Coins

Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 4-5 June, 2020

Category — 1861-68 Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
8179
c
Sale 1223, Lot 8179, 1861-68 Issues3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Color that appears to us to be bright, and with the bluish cast seen on this shade, but called "slightly faded" on most recent certificate, tied by "New-York Sep. 25, 1861" circular datestamp on cover with printed return address to Dubuque Iowa, Very Fine appearance, with clear 1995 P.F. certificate, with 2020 P.F. certificate confirming the stamp is Pigeon Blood Pink but with the comment on the color fading, Scott value on cover $5,000.00

E. 500-750
750