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 #1762.
C3a, 1918 24c Carmine Rose and Blue. Center Inverted,
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| Description: |
Position 6, og, light gum creases, tiny thin, and reperforated at top, Attractive stamp with Fine centering; based on George Amick's book Inverted Jenny this is a stamp with an interesting history as it started life with a straightedge at top and some time between the Col. Green sale in the 1942 and 1951 (when it sold by Sylvester Colby) it acquired new perforations. All in all, this stamp is well traveled, as it has changed hands at least 9 times over the years according to Amick's book. An excellent opportunity to acquire an affordable and presentable example of this much sought after rarity, ex-Col Green, Steve Markoff (Scott $500,000), 2010 and 1995 PF certificates
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| Estimate: |
$200,000 - $250,000 |