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Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

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Revenue - Private Die Medicine (Ayer to Davis)

Lots 1963-1972 Lots 1973-1982 Lots 1983-1985

Lot 1983 o   

Dalley's Galvanic Horse Salve, 2¢ green, silk paper, deep rich color, about Fine.
Scott No. RS73b    $275.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1984 o   

Dalley's Magical Pain Extractor, 1¢ black, error ($100 instead of $1), old paper, strong color, couple small sealed tears and some perf flaws, F.-V.F. appearance, rare with only 27 examples recorded in the Aldrich census.
Scott No. RS74ah    $500.

Realized: $240

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Lot 1985 o   

Davis & Son, 2¢ brown, silk paper, color faded and small flaws including few nibbed perfs, Fine appearance, extremely rare with One of Two Known Example of the Davis & Son 2¢ Brown on Silk Paper; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. RS80b    $10,500.

The 2¢ Perry Davis stamps were issued in several colors between September of 1869 and late August of 1882. Only 606,500 were issued on silk paper and in variety of colors include dull purple, slate, dull red, and brown. This stamp is surprisingly overlooked in the Aldrich census.

Realized: $1,600

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Lots 1963-1972 Lots 1973-1982 Lots 1983-1985

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