Lot 196
1803 S-264 R4+. VF-20. Large Date with Small Fraction. Sharpness near EF40 but covered with very fine granularity, strongest in the field behind the portrait. No notable signs of verdigris, and the only marks of any consequence are a dull rim nick left of the lower curls and a sharp pinscratch close under ONE. The surfaces are rather glossy in spite of the fine roughness and the color is a decent mix of chocolate and olive brown. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state II. Called AU55 net F15 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #39450. Bland says VF35 net F15 and tied for CC#5. Both agree this is one of the sharpest examples known of the Large Date/Small Fraction variety, a variety that usually comes with significant defects. The finest known example grades only VF25. This lot represents a great opportunity for both specialists and "Redbook" collectors alike.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Herbert Schneider-Warren Schneider 5/13/96-Henry T. Hettger, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg's 9/24/07:2166.
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