Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-30A)
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1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Plate 4, deep rich color on bright paper, circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE III, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Due to the narrow vertical spacing on this plate, stamps are most typically found with the perforations impinging on a portion of the design. The example offered here is centered so that the type characteristics are clearly visible.
Ex Saadi. With 1982, 1989 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only eight others.
1,500
6,750