1811 50C Large 8 MS(PCGS#6096)

January 2018 Mail Bid Auction 46

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

18

Grade

AU58

Price

4,290

Lot Description

Ex Tom Palmer and Roger Solomon.  Original!  The pristine surfaces are overlaid with a gorgeous crust of pastel russet toning, the reverse a bit lighter.  This was Tom Palmer’s set piece, acquired by Roger Solomon at the April 2008 Baltimore Show.   Tom is now fighting ALS.  For years he helped organize the FUN Show.  I used his mouthwatering Red Bookset of bust halves for slide and video presentations in the 1980s and 1990s.  Tom had the eye and patience to select the best of the best.  This 1811 Large 8 bears witness to his efforts.  Est. $2,700 to $3,500.