| 3613 |
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 50c Trans-Pacific (C22). Mint N.H.,
mathematically perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $750.00), only five others have achieved this perfect grade with none higher (Image)Search for comparables at
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$ 10.00
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 3614 |
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 5c Deep Blue, Buffalo Balloon, Tete-Beche Pair
(CL1a). Schoendorf Types I and II, unused (no gum), large margins, 7mm spacing between stamps, horizontal crease between stamps, stamps with small scuffs, small nick in margin well away from designVERY FINE. A RARE TETE-BECHE PAIR OF THE
BUFFALO BALLOON STAMP WITH TYPES I AND II. The Buffalo Balloon stamp, designed by John F. B. Lillard and engraved by John H. Snively, was printed by Wheeler Brothers Printers in Nashville, Tenn. The stamps were intended for use on
a balloon flight from Nashville to Gallatin Tenn., which took place on June 18, 1877. Of the 300 that were printed, only 23 were used. Approximately one dozen tete-beche pairs have been certified as genuine by The Philatelic Foundation. The
Schoendorf pamphlet lists nine, which are mostly a combination of Types II and III. Type I is the earliest state, with no discernible printing flaws. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com
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$ 22,500.00
SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
