Sale 60: The Westpex Auction

Lot 1939    

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, "gash on shoulder" variety, top margin single, o.g., lightly hinged, uncommonly large margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of the finest mint examples of this plate variety; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,150 for normal).
Scott No. 11 var.    $300.

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Lot 1940    

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, o.g., lightly hinged, clear to huge margins encompassing portions of adjacent stamps at sides, deep bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful large margin mint stamp; with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 11    $275.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1941 /   

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, top right corner margin vertical strip of 3, o.g., top and bottom stamps lightly hinged, center stamp never hinged, full sheet margin with enormous margins around encompassing significant portions of adjacent stamps, rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, a Superb gem; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100).
Scott No. 11A    $1,100 for o.g.

EXCEEDINGLY CHOICE AND WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT MULTIPLES OF THE 1851 3¢ ISSUE.

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Lot 1942 o   

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, town cancel, wonderfully framed by huge even margin encompassing significant portions of adjacent stamp, brilliant rosy shade, a Superb gem, only nine examples graded as such with only two higher; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100, SMQ $1,100).
Scott No. 11A    $15.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 1943 o   

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, four margins, large to clear at top, cancelled by bold "New-York Jul 12 1853" special cds, Very Fine and choice strike.
Scott No. 11A    Estimate $200 - 300.

This scarce New York City 1853 year-dated cds is known used only from July 1st through July 26th 1853.

Realized: $140

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