Sale 1145 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 December, 2016
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and Re-Issue
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
373
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Original gum which is partly disturbed, nicely centered, vivid colorsVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL.
This is the true Scott 121a, which is often confused with the Double Paper, Without Grill variety. The shade and impression are noticeably different between the two.
With 2016 P.F. certificate
11,000
1,700