ISSUE 163 - July 5, 2024 - Stamp News Online Magazine
New Rarities Class?
by John F. Dunn
"Purists will always have their rare types, but it will be interesting to see if the 'Gem USD' collectors emerge to create another class of philatelic rarity which challenges today's Scott-based rarities."
With those words, the lot describer concluded a lengthy description for the 1851 1¢ Blue (Scott 9) shown here as well as in full color on our front cover. Offered in the 2008 Siegel Auction Galleries Rarities of the World sale, this stamp, with a VF Scott Catalogue value of $850, sold for . . .
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