Sale 2997 June 4-5 2010 Live Auction
Pre-Bidding Ends:
6/4/2010 7:00:00 AM
Live Floor and Internet Bidding Begins:
6/4/2010 9:00:00 AM
Lot #1761.
C3a, 1918 24c Carmine Rose and Blue, Center Inverted,
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| Description: |
Position 15, much nicer than normal og for a C3a and nicely centered for this very rare stamp, many examples from the unique sheet have similar centering; tiny thin spot below the "Jenny", faint traces of purple ink above the left "24" (both noted on accompanying certificate), and faint brown coloration below the plane (mentioned purely for accuracy as this is not noted on the accompanying certificate); A Very Fine appearing example of this most famous of United States stamps, ex-Clapp, Louise Hoffman, Drew Milstrop, part of the famed Robert A. Siegel display of Inverted Centers shown at exhibitions around the county for many years, and offered for sale for the first time in 13 years (Scott $500,000), 2010 PF certificate and "S.A." (Spencer Anderson) handstamp on reverse.
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| Estimate: |
$250,000 - $300,000 |