Sale 67: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1043 o   

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, pos. 80L7, wide margins with pretty pastel color, central strike of "New-York 'Paid' May 2 1857" cds, some perf flaws, F.-V.F., A first week 3¢ 1857 issue use, the "First Contract" perforation.; with 2008 Celler photo certificate.
Scott No. 25    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

email this lot to a friend

Lot 1044 o   

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, 22 stamp imprint reconstruction of three plates: 23 (6 of 8), 24 (8 of 8) and 25 (8 of 8), the only missing positions being 31 and 61 from plate 23; some faults, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

email this lot to a friend

Lot 1045    

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, tied by clear strike of "Vancouver W.T. Nov 24" cds on light buff cover to Lieut. J. B. McPherson, U.S Engineers, San Francisco Cal., a Very Fine use from Washington Territory.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $280

email this lot to a friend

Lot 1046 o   

1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, neat blue grid cancel, beautifully centered amid large oversized margins with perfs well clear of design, rich bright color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $270).
Scott No. 26A    $153.

Realized: $220

email this lot to a friend