Lot 3189
Union Despatch, 170L2, 10c Brown, Used
Extremely Scarce, Only One Other Known
起拍价: $650
落槌价 $1,200
Illustrated in Carl Kane's Article "New Ten Cent Stile's Union Despatch Adhesive"
Kane describes this 10c stamp as a previously unreported discovery, and is one of only two known. He notes that most of the remaining examples likely were lost during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
来源
Ex Carl Kane
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Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 22 – Locals — Saturday, March 21, 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM PST
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