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HB-52 EP-37 Scott-27a Reed-BA03F/G 3c Joseph L.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
HB-52 EP-37 Scott-27a Reed-BA03F/G 3c Joseph L.
<B>HB-52 EP-37 Scott-27a Reed-BA03F/G 3c Joseph L. Bates Fancy Goods About New</B></I>. The case has almost all its silvering remaining, the stamp is somewhat faded but nicely centered, and the mica is clear but with cracks and crazes in its very edge, particularly at the lower left. Three Cent Bates pieces are extremely rare. The one-word "FANCYGOODS" does not exist, and this two-word "FANCY GOODS" is represented by perhaps three to five examples, of which this is likely the finest. Mr. Mayer had no opportunity to purchase a Three Cent Bates in his many years of collecting until the Western Collection was sold in June of 2004. This extremely rare piece appeared in that sale as Lot 401.<BR><I>From The Frederick R. Mayer Collection</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)