Sale No: 737
Lot No: 1178
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Cat No: 423D (formerly #424b
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1914, 1¢ green, perf 10 x 12 (Scott 423D (formerly #424b)), light unobtrusive machine cancel, right margin single (straight edge), uncommonly deep rich color and impression with full complete intact perforations, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only two sound examples reported to exist thus far of the 56 now reported, this being the third and only one of five examples that do not have the usual precancel, the nicest centered example extant and worthy of the finest collection, ex- Gregory Scott Ward, with 1975 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $9,000. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
As the Bureau of Engraving and Printing made the changeover to perforated 12 from 10, in the normal course of their stamp production, they perforated limited quantities of 1¢, 2¢ and 5¢ with the old 12 gauge perforations in one direction and the new 10 gauge perforations in the other direction. Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500
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Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Apr-01-2020, 14:23:46 EST
Sold For 2600
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