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Encased Postage Stamp, EP-8, HB-67, S-38 One Cent F. BUHL + CO., Detroit

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Encased Postage Stamp, EP-8, HB-67, S-38 One Cent F. BUHL + CO., Detroit
Encased Postage Stamps
Important One Cent “F. Buhl & Co.” Detroit Rarity-8
EP-8, HB-67, S-38. Reed-BU01. One Cent. F. BUHL & CO., Detroit. Choice About Uncirculated.
Rated as Rarity-8 (5 to 10 known) according to Fred Reed. This is an impressive, very high quality example of an elusive major Merchant type. The stamp is very well centered and remains quite original in color. The mica is completely clear, unbroken and is nearly perfect. The case is very clean and choice, with sharp distinct legends and a lovely natural chestnut color with subdued traces of golden luster seen within the reverse devices. This is only the sixth appearance of an EP-8 in the history of our company, being well over three decades since the late 1970s. The example we sold in August 27, 2005 as part of The Dr. Gratz Collection Auction, Lot 831, graded Choice EF and sold at $5,605. The last example offered was in our EAHA Auction of April 25, 2014, Lot 4, graded Choice EF, which sold for $4,130. This current example is superior with traces of original mint luster still retained within the text of the reverse legends. Certainly one of the finest known and a wonderful opportunity.