Lot 91
1845 N-15 R4+ AU55. Close to mint state but covered with a very thin layer of lacquer that imparts a high gloss to the surfaces. Glossy reddish medium brown. No marks or other distractions, the eye appeal excellent for the grade. MDS, die state b. The die lines over star 13 are gone and a fine die crack passes through the tops of UNITED. The fields are very slightly rough from microscopic die flowlines. Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. Estimate Value $300 - UP
Ex William B. Chamberlin, Harmer Rooke 8/5/1987:68-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:573-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:90-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:239-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:113 (includes the Rasmussen and Holmes collection envelopes and all 5 lot tickets).
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| Realized $384 |
