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3c State, “Sepcimen” Error (Scott O59Sa). Without gum as issued, distinctive shade, outstanding margins and centering — very unusual for this rare issue as many Official Special Printings come with scissors-separated perfs — just a hint of toning in bottom perfs at right EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 3-CENT STATE DEPARTMENT “SEPCIMEN” ERROR. ONLY APPROXIMATELY FIVE EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN. Only 793 of the 3c State Department Special Printing were sold, which indicates no more than eight “Sepcimen” errors were sold. Only five recorded were by Markovits (2004 Bennett sale). There is one in the Miller collection (on extended loan by The New York Public Library to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum). We are aware of five privately-owned examples: the Lewenthal, Combs, Sheriff, Markovits and Golden copies. This is the first example to appear in our auctions since we offered the ex-Markovits copy in 2005, which has a straight edge from scissors-separations. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2015, Sale 1095, Lot 626 |
US$7,000.00 |
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3c State (Scott O59). Block of four, original gum, minor h.r., bright fresh color, well-centered, Fine-Very Fine, ex Markovits Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1085, Lot 4090 |
US$1,200.00 |
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o U.S.; Official, State Dept., 1873, 3¢ Bright Green, Strip of 4, #O59. Reg. cancel, horiz. strip, slight soiling on reverse, centered top, Fine and scarce. Scott $100+. Estimate value $100-120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1740 |
US$431.00 |
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U.S., State Dept., 1873, 3¢ bright green, #O59. O.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $220. Estimate value $50. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 282 |
US$92.00 |