Sale 1297 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 31 October-2 November, 2023

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Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
44
og
Sale 1297, Lot 44, 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at bottom, original gum, lightly hinged, huge even margins including portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, deep rich color on fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE IV IMPERFORATE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E..

With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98). Only five grade higher and two share this lofty grade.

725
3,000