Lot 2253 o
U.S. Proprietary Medicine Co., 1¢ black on orange, old paper, full fresh wrapper showing cutting guidelines at left and top right, couple small hinge thins and small internal tear mostly in margin, Very Fine and choice appearance, very scarce.Scott No. RS247a $1,500.
Realized: $1,400
Lot 2254 o
U.S. Proprietary Medicine Co., 1¢ black on orange red, old paper, full wrapper remarkably showing the cutting guidelines on three sides, bold color, usual light package wrap creases, Extremely Fine appearance, very rare with only 16 examples recorded in the Aldrich census, ex-Joyce.Scott No. RS248a $3,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ U.S. PROPRIETARY MEDICINE CO. BLACK ON ORANGE RED ON OLD PAPER.
Realized: $2,600
Lot 2255 o
U.S. Proprietary Medicine Co., 1¢ black on orange red, old paper, strong color and impression, wrapper reduced to design and two light tone spots, Fine appearance, very rare with only 16 examples recorded in the Aldrich census; with 2019 P.F. certificate.Scott No. RS248a $3,750.
Realized: $650