Lot 2332 o
1861, 3¢ pink, outstanding centering with large even margins, lovely true pink shade, beautifully cancelled by blue Springfield, O. double circle postmark, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Klein and Zoellner; with 1998 & 2004 P.F. certificates, plus 1959 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies.Scott No. 64 $540.
A REMARKABLY EXQUISITE GEM, SHOWCASING A BREATHTAKING EARLY PINK HUE. UNPARALLELED IN ITS BLEND OF QUALITY AND COLOR.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 2333 o
1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink, perfectly centered with evenly balanced margins all around, rich radiant true pigeon blood pink color on bright paper, neat bold blue Cincinnati, O. town cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2001 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $22,250).Scott No. 64a $4,250.
A PHENOMENAL USED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1861 3¢ PIGEON BLOOD PINK ISSUE - WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
This only example to receive this grade by the P.S.E. with no examples higher and the next best grade is a 90.
Realized: $17,000
Lot 2334 o
1861, 3¢ rose pink, well centered with large margins, attractive central blue grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, tough stamp to find in this condition; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 64b $155.
Realized: $700