Sale 119: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States

Lot 2227 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, block of 6, two beautiful strikes of blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. SFR^co" double circle date stamp cancel, well centered throughout, rich vibrant color, one pulled perf at top left, Extremely Fine and rare; with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 24    Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.

A STUNNING RARITY IN THIS QUALITY, COMPLIMENTED BY THE BEAUTIFUL WELLS, FARGO & CO. CANCELLATION. A UNIQUE SHOWPIECE FOR THE CONNOISSEUR.

Realized: $5,500

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Lot 2228 o   

1857, 1¢ blue, type Va, Plate 5 from the top row, large oversized margins with perfs well clear of design, wonderful deep rich color on fresh pristine paper, light New York town cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $725), which appears to deserve the Jumbo designation.
Scott No. 24    $300.

A WONDERFUL STAMP WHICH CLEARLY ILLUSTRATES THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS SCARCE TYPE.

Plate 5 was put into production for only a short period of time before being retired and replaced by Plates 7 and 8 initially, and later Plates 9 and 10. These stamps are very difficult to find and are greatly underappreciated.

Realized: $350

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