Lot 65
1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink (64a), stunning rich color in the distinctive shade, tied by neat strike of "Portland Me 3 Oct 1861" double-circle datestamp on cover to Fryeburg, Me., Sanborn & Carter corner card, Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,500
A CHOICE USAGE OF THE RARE PIGEON BLOOD PINK IN A TRULY REMARKABLE STATE OF FRESHNESS.
Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. & 2004 P.F. Certificates.
The Pigeon Blood pinks were used from Portland, Maine in early October of 1861. Usages from Portland provide quintessential examples of the pure pigeon blood shade.
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