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**3c 1851-56, Pink and Plum (Scott 11A var)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
484		3c Pink, Ty. I (11 var). Position 10R4, large margins all around, absolutely radiant color nicely complemented by blue Baltimore circular datestamp, natural printing ink smears at right EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT TYPE I 1851 ISSUE IN THE PINK COLOR. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE. On small card with shade notes in Dr. Amonette's hand and ex Amonette (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	5,500.00 SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
485		3c Pink, Ty. II (11A var). Full margins to just in, distinct Pinkish shade, tied by blue "Hudson N.Y. May 19, 1857" circular datestamp on cover to Armenia Union N.Y., stamp with internal tear at left, cover with some soiling, still Fine, this is the only example on cover we are aware of, signed Dr. Amonette (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 750-1,000 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
486		3c Plum, Ty. II (11A var). Position 72L2L, rich color, margins clear all around, unobtrusive town cancel, tiny corner crease VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 3-CENT PLUM SHADE. Ex Wagshal. with 2011 P.F. certificate and accompanied by a 2011 note from 3c color expert William Amonette stating "Superb example of the rare Plum shade. This stamp matches the Plum shade exactly in the Chase Master Color Chart." (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,000.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
487		3c Plum, Ty. II (11A var). Position 73R2L, unusually deep color for this rare shade, margins clear to slightly in, light town cancel, faint corner crease not mentioned on accompanying certificate, slightly discolored at top left and top right, otherwise Fine, ex Wagshal, accompanied by a letter from Dr. Amonette confirming the shade and stating that it is "deeper than any I have", with 2011 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,000.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction

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