Americana Stamps

Lot #: 6158

Floyd's Penny Post, 1860, 1c Blue, 68L1, HORIZONTAL STRIP OF THREE with an EXCEPTIONAL SUNBURST STRIKE

The second largest multiple of any Floyd's stamp

Illustrated in Byways of Philately, page 185

Horizontal strip of three, large margins to ample at top, clear strikes of "Floyd's Penny Post" circular sunburst handstamp, the soft paper has two tiny thin speck and a small tear at lower left, still Extremely Fine

With a PF Cert which states, "HORIZONTAL STRIP OF THREE, FLOYD'S PENNY POST "SUNBURST" CANCELS. AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT It Is Genuine, The Left Stamp With A Small Scissors Cut At Bottom Left AND THE RIGHT STAMP WITH A SMALL TONED SPOT IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT MARGIN."

Opening: $150
Category: Locals, Floyd's Penny Post
Catalogue: Scott 68L1
Catalog Value: $500
Certificate:
PF 414965
Provenance: Ex Ben K. Ford