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1			Correspondence and Letters to Mail to James W. Denver, group of 12 covers with original letters, 3 covers only, and 6 letters only, range of interesting content present including a lot of political related, the Kansas-Nebraska question, the Know Nothing party, the democratic Convention of 1864, Broderick, some gold rush stuff, one about the Pacific Mail Steamship withholding someone's letters and demanding a large sum of money or they'll be sent back to New York, another from Denver's sister in law about the destruction to homes and mining claims from the great flood and small pox raging through the area, another letter from Denver's sister in law talks about how she was happy to hear that Denver's name would no longer be associated with Lincoln, some Dept. of Indian Affairs related and corruption allegations against one of the former agents, etc.; some mixed condition, Fine and interesting correspondence group. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (49MB) (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
2		U27, 26	Hinckley & Co.'s, Express Mail, printed scroll frank in scroll with mailing instructions above (Bauer type 6) on 1861, 3¢ Star Die entire to Madison, Wis., clear "Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Feb. 7, 1861" cds, indicia canceled by green grid with matching "Saint Joseph, Mo., Feb 16" cds alongside, forwarded to Necedah, Wis. with manuscript "Due 3cts" in pencil and "Madison Wis., Feb. 25, 1861" forwarding cds, franked upon arrival with 1857, 3¢ dull red canceled by grid handstamp, Extremely Fine; with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott No. U27+26 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN OUTSTANDING HINCKLEY & CO. PRINTED FRANK USAGE AND RARE FORWARDING WITH A 1857 3¢ ISSUE. Hinckley & Co.'s Express began operations in 1860 by C. S. Hinckley and John A. Sowers. They serving the mining camps in Colorado and Nebraska Territory. Eventually they were bought out by the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Co. in May of 1861. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States U27, 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
3			Reynolds & Co.'s Express, San Francisco, Stockton & Sonora, blue oval backstamp with matching "Not Paid" in oval handstamp on cover from Angouleme, France to San Francisco Cal. red "Angouleme 13 Juin '51" origin cds with "PD" and "P.P." framed handstamps with manuscript "2.80" 2fr80c paid rating on reverse for transit fees via Panama by West Indies route, red London (6.16) transit, carried by RMSPC Medway from Southampton Jun. 17 to Chagres arriving Jul. 11, San Francisco red "20" cents due rating, Very Fine, ex-Winter. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 28 DÉCIMES RATES VIA PANAMA TO CALIFORNIA WITH EXPRESS COMPANY HANDLING. Letter endorsed for British route to Panama, a 2 Franc 80 centime rate for eight months only, and paid in cash (manuscript on reverse). Empire City Line steamer Constitution carried letter from Panama City to San Francisco. French prepayment was to Panama only leaving 20¢ postage due for American contract steamer transit to San Francisco. Letter carried from San Francisco to the northern gold fields by Reynolds & Co. Express for an additional charge of $1.00. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4			Wells Fargo & Co., Sac. Messenger, Oct, blue oval (Leutzinger type 11-9) cancels 3¢ red Star die entire to Virginia City, Nevada Territory with all-over advertising in light blue of "Philip A. Roach, Dealer in Wines and Liquors" with large illustration of his Building and Street Scene, Wells Fargo & Co. printed frank on back flap (Haller type E), Very Fine and beautiful, ex-Tatham. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A STUNNING WELL'S FARGO & CO. ALL-OVER SHADED AD COVER. This is the only advertiser that we are aware of that required the Frank be printed on the back flap, very scarce with only about 6 known. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
5		Mexico 133	Wells Fargo & Co's Express, California & Mexican Coast Routes, Paid 10 Cents, blue printed franked at top of cover to San Francisco, Cal., franked with 1882, 5c Juarez, Mazatlan, cons 2782 tied by blue Wells, Fargo & Co., Mexican Route oval handstamp, with blue Wells, Fargo & Co's Express printed franked at top, "Wells, Fargo & Co., Guaymas, Mexo." oval transit handstamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Scott No. Mexico 133 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A VERY RARE USAGE OF THE BLUE WELLS, FARGO & CO. CALIFORNIA & MEXICAN COAST ROUTE FRANK FROM MAZATLAN. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Mexico 133] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
6			California Pony Express, Paid, red oval handstamp of New York applied on 1860 3¢ Star Die entire and address to "Messrs Crosby & Dibbler" in San Francisco, manuscript directive "Pony Express" at bottom left and "Paid" at upper left, Pony Express pencil rate "500" indicating that the double $2.50 rate had been paid, oval handstamp of The Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company, St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 18 applied on the date of departure of the Westbound Pony arriving in San Francisco on October 30, 1860, flap missing and tiny mended tear at top, Extremely Fine. Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. A STUNNING PONY EXPRESS COVER PAYING THE DOUBLE RATE DURING THE SECOND PERIOD FROM THE FAMOUS CROSBY-DIBBLER CORRESPONDENCE. This is an outstanding usage with two very interesting features. Westbound Pony covers are rarer than eastbound with only twelve listed in the Frajola-Kramer-Walske census with the red New York oval "California Pony Express, Paid" handstamp. This cover demonstrates the under 3,000 miles loophole that allowed westbound mail to be sent in bundles from the East Coast to St. Joseph by mail with only 3¢ domestic postage prepaid. This loophole was closed by the Act of February 27, 1861 that eliminated the mileage provision and required 10¢ postage on any letter crossing the Rocky Mountains. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
7		143L8	(Virginia City Pony Express) Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Aurora, blue oval handstamp cancelling on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco and tying Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 25¢ blue margins large to just in at bottom, black company frank at top, with original enclosure on Howard & Sanchez Banking House letterhead datelined April 7, 1863; some minor light gum toning around stamp, Very Fine; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 143L8 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. A LOVELY VIRGINIA PONY EXPRESS USAGE FROM THE FAMOUS CRITTENDEN CORRESPONDENCE IN AURORA. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 143L8] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
8		143L8	(Virginia City Pony Express) Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia Cty, N.T., blue oval handstamp tying Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 25¢ blue (large margins to slightly in, bright fresh color, light wrinkle) on 1861 3¢ pink entire with black company frank & additional strike of "Virginia City" oval, addressed to San Francisco, Very Fine and choice, ex-Kramer. Scott No. 143L8 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A LOVELY VIRGINIA PONY FROM THE CRITTENDEN CORRESPONDENCE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 143L8] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
9			1767 (Jan. 31) New York N.Y. to Schenectady N.Y., datelined folded letter with two-line "New / York" postmark and matching "31 IA" Franklin mark on reverse, manuscript "1/6d" rating, endorsed "pr. Post", some fold splitting, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
10			1767 (Sep. 30) Philadelphia Pa. to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with red "PHILA / DELPHIA" two-line postmark on reverse and red manuscript "2" dwt rating, "30 SE" Franklin mark on reverse, New York "10d:" rating in sterling, endorsed "to be deliver'd directly" at bottom left; edge and fold splitting needing reinforcement, Extremely Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A CHOICE STRIKE OF THE RED TWO-LINE PHILADELPHIA COLONIAL HANDSTAMP POSTMARK. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
11			Talbot C House, July 3, bold strike of origin straight line date stamp on reverse of c. 1775 folded letter sheet addressed to York Town, Pa., rated "N8" and light "6/1N2" and "1/8" on front, reverse with additional "PHILA. JULY 13" transit straight line date stamp; some reinforced edge splitting and left sideflap missing, Very Fine. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE TALBOT COURT HOUSE COLONIAL POSTMARK, AND AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE USE IN COMBINATION WITH THE SCARCE PHILADELPHIA STRAIGHTLINE. Talbot Court House is an old Colonial town dating back to the early Federal period. Quakerism began to impact the town in the late 1600s when the Third Haven Meeting House, circa 1682-1684, was constructed. The House stands today as the oldest religious building still in use in the United States and the earliest dated building in Maryland. It received its name through an Act of the Assembly of the Province of Maryland dated November 4, 1710 entitled "An Act for the Building of a Court House for Talbot County, at Armstrong's Old Field near Pitt's Bridge" founded the town. The Court House was constructed and served the Maryland General Court and later became known as the "Capitol of the Eastern Shore". A. Pitt's Bridge crossed a stream forming the headwaters of the Tred Avon or Third Haven River. An act of legislation in 1788, renamed the town and county seat as Easton. Steamboats started plying the waters of Tred Avon River around 1816 and utilized Easton Point until their demise in 1932. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
12			1815 British Naval Vessel "Near New Orleans" to London, England via Portsmouth, entire datelined "HMS Asia Jany 27th 1815 Near New Orleans" from Royal Marines Capt. John R. Mascall who had participated at the ill fated British attack on New Orleans on the January 8th. This was 2 weeks after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed and therefore an unnecessary battle. Britain lost 2,000 soldiers including the two Generals leading the attack against a total US loss of 14. entered British mails with "Ship Letter, Portsmouth" with manuscript "1/2" 1s2d inland due rating for 6d ship letter fee plus 8d to London, addressed to the Government Paymasters at Hatton Garden, London; horizontal file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A portion of the letter reads: "I have the pleasure to acquaint you of my safety after the attack on the City of New Orleans, the particulars and disaster I shall not to presume to enumerate, the public accounts will sufficiently evince the event.". (Image1)	SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
13			1835 (Jan. 21) "U.S.S. Grampus", Curacao, West Indies to Washington D.C. via Philadelphia, folded letter with "U.S. Schr Grampus, Curacao, January 21st, 1835" dateline, entered mails with red "Phila, Feb 21" octagon datestamp and matching full strike of red Full Rigged Ship octagon handstamp with manuscript "12½" rating crossed out and correctly rated "14½" (12½ postage + 2¢ ship fee), Extremely Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA ILLUSTRATED FULL RIGGED SHIP MARKING ON A INCOMING LETTER FROM CURACAO. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
14			Windsor Locks, Ct., Dec 10, full bold detailed strike of first type fancy illustrated Steamboat in Lock postmark in red with month in type (Duffney type Ia), on 1840 folded letter to Springfield, Mass., manuscript C.H. Dexter Free postmaster free frank, with letter in postmaster's hand, an Extremely Fine gem, one of nine known examples of this first type Windsor Locks illustrated postmark with month in type. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN STRIKES OF THE FIRST TYPE WINDSOR LOCKS FANCY ILLUSTRATED STEAMBOAT IN LOCK POSTMARK. Alfred Smith, president of the Enfield Falls Canal Company, proposed to change the name of Pine Meadow to Windsor Locks. The Windsor Locks Post Office was opened in 1833 and was located in a store near a grist mill owned by Charles Haskell Dexter. He eventually was appointed first postmaster. (Image1)	SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
15		5X1	Brattleboro, Vt., 1846, 5¢ Black on Buff, Position 2, decorative red straight line "Paid" cancel, large margins to just barely touching at upper left corner, fresh paper color and crisp detailed impression, shallow thin spots, otherwise fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 5X1 $9,000. A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE RARE BRATTLEBORO, VT. 5¢ POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 5X1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
16		9X1	New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ Black on Bluish, ACM Connected, positions 14-15, horizontal pair, full Post Office fresh original gum, ample to large margins, strong bold color, Very Fine and choice; with 1994 and 2006 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 9X1 $5,750 for no gum. A ONE OF VERY FEW REMAINING MINT MULTIPLES OF THE NEW YORK 1845 5¢ POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL ISSUE THAT IS SOUND AND RETAINS ITS FULL ORIGINAL GUM. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
17		9X1a	New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ Black on Bluish, three margins with small nick at top left, uncancelled, on folded letter datelined "Apalachicola 17th Novr 1845" to Greenock, Scotland, sent privately to New York where "Forwarded by Collomb & Iselin. New York" backstamp applied, entered mails with 5¢ prepaying the 5¢ inland postage to Boston for under 300 miles, partial red "New-York '5 Paid' Nov 29" cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Britannia that departed Boston Dec. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Dec 16th, "Liverpool, America, DE 16 1845" transit backstamp and matching "1/-" shilling due rating handstamp for transatlantic packet fee, "Greenock, DE 17, 1841" framed arrival backstamp, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9X1a Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A REMARKABLE TRANSATLANTIC USE OF THE NEW YORK 5¢ PROVISIONAL FROM FLORIDA TO SCOTLAND VIA A NEW YORK FORWARDER. There are only two recorded examples of this use from Florida via New York with the New York 5¢ provisional prepaying postage to Boston. They are both from the same correspondence to Alexander R. Johnston Esqr. at Greenock, Scotland. The other is dated New York Apr. 29th 1846. Florida had only recently become a state on March 3, 1845. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9X1a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
18		11X2	St. Louis, Mo., 1845, 10¢ Black on Greenish, large margins all around, sharp detailed impression on bright greenish paper, on 1846 folded letter to Lexington, Ky. tied by manuscript "X" cancel and initialed J. M. W. by Postmaster John M. Wimer, additionally tied by red "St. Louis, Mo., Feb 10" cds with matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rate below, Extremely Fine, ex-Texas Collector, Weill. Scott No. 11X2 Estimate $20,000 - 30,000. THE UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ ST. LOUIS PROVISIONAL ON GREENISH PAPER TIED ON COVER BY POSTMASTER JOHN M. WIMER INITIALS. John M. Wimer was the postmaster who issued the 5¢, 10¢ and 20¢ Bear, who also served the city as Alderman and Mayor. The plate of six subjects was engraved by J.M. Kerhsap, proprietor of the Western Card and Seal Company of St. Louis. The design of the stamps - the Missouri coat of arms held by bears at each side - was based on the Great Seal of Missouri. The seal was designed by William G. Pettus, who chose bears as a symbol of Missouri citizens' rugged durability. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 11X2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
19		1	1847, 5¢ Red Brown, on deeply blued paper, full original gum which is lightly hinged, four large to huge margins, deep rich color which is wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine, while there a number of mint 5¢ 1847's, there are very few which display the gem Post Office characteristics of this gorgeous stamp; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1 $6,750. PERHAPS THE MOST ATTRACTIVE MINT 1847 5¢ WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
20		1	1847, 5¢ Red Brown, fancy blue grid of diamond-shaped dots cancel of Easthampton Mass. ample to mostly large margins, beautifully rich color enhancing a detailed impression, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1 $440. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLORED FANCY CANCELLATION. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
21		1	1847, 5¢ Red Brown, neat red square grid cancel, four huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gorgeous stamp worthy of the finest collection; with 2009 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,350). Scott No. 1 $400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
22		1	1847, 5¢ Red Brown, Vertical Pair, margins large to just into frameline at top right, unnoticeable scissor cut affecting bottom stamp, tied by two vivid strikes of red grid handstamp on oversized ornate bronze Valentine front to Drewsville, N.H., postmarked perfect strike of matching "Walpole, N.H., Feb 17" cds in red, embossed valentine enclosure with spiral pull up center, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 1 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR USAGES OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS ITEM HAS APPEARED ON THE MARKET SINCE THE 1980 SIEGEL RARITY SALE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
23		1	1847, 5¢ Red Brown, Double Transfer (Type "B"), position 90R1, showing double transfer of top and bottom frame lines, right margin single with large margins to just shaving frameline at upper left, manuscript cancelled and just tied by red "5" handstamp in margin on 1850 cover to Freiwaldau, Germany, blue "Baltimore, Md., Nov 11" cds and endorsed "via Berlin" at bottom, reverse with red London (11.25) transit cds and matching "America per England" framed handstamp, with original enclosure including newspaper clipping; light cover edge wear, central wax seal stain and partially reinforced backflap, F.-V.F., ex-Brown; signed Ashbrook, with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A RARE USAGE OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE WITH DOUBLE TRANSFER VARIETY USED ON COVER TO GERMANY. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
24		1-2	1847, 5¢ Red Brown and 10¢ Black, each bearing the red Wheeling, Va. Control Grid in upper right corner, blue cancels, 5¢ with straight line "Paid", wonderfully matched centering amid clear to large margins, 10¢ with strong shade and 5¢ with vibrantly rich color, 5¢ with shallow thin spot and 10¢ with faint horizontal crease visible only in fluid, Very Fine, the first pair of these classic rarities to appear on the market in years; 5¢ with 1996 P.F. and 10¢ with 1970 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1-2 Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. THE MOST IMPORTANT AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PRECANCELS IN U.S. PHILATELY. According to Wall, for the 5¢ 1847 there are only two covers and three off-cover stamps, and the 10¢ 1847 there are only four covers and five off-cover stamps with the red Wheeling Va. control grid. Most of the known copies have defects. The red grid was apparently applied once to every four stamps, at the center of each block in the sheet. The purpose of the marking has never been established conclusively because used examples were cancelled by the customary blue "Paid" or grid cancels upon usage. Therefore, the Wheeling red grid is not considered to be a true pre-cancellation, which would suffice for mailing without further cancelling. It perhaps served to provide security against Post Office theft. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1-2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
25		1a	1847, 5¢ Dark Brown, Four Singles, large margins, one just shaving frameline, rich colors and detailed early impressions, all tied by blue "Philadelphia, Pa., Apr 18" cds's on fresh cover to Greenville, Va., with additional strike of cds at right; small part of backflaps removed with wax seal, Extremely Fine, ex-Emerson, Knapp, Gibson, Kapiloff, Carveri, Hackmey, Hill, Gross; with 1999 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1a Estimate $15,000 - 20,000. AN OUTSTANDING MULTIPLE USAGE OF THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE PAYING THE QUADRUPLE 5¢ RATE FOR CARRIAGE UNDER 300 MILES. ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE DOMESTIC USES OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $17,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
26		1b	1847, 5¢ Orange Brown, irregular block of 4, neat manuscript cancels, ample to large margins all around, rich color and a detailed early impression, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 1b $4,000 for two pairs. AN EXTREMELY RARE MULTIPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE IN THE SCARCE ORANGE BROWN SHADE. This is likely one of the largest used multiples of the 1847 5¢ orange brown shade, as a search for larger multiples only revealed one strip of three of this shade. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
27		1c	1847, 5¢ Red Orange, rich distinctive red orange color on bright bluish paper, margins large to well clear at bottom, tied by red square grid handstamp with matching "New -York, Apr 3" cds at right on 1851 folded letter to Belvidere, N.J., Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1c $10,500. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 5¢ RED ORANGE ON COVER, THIS BEING ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED SOUND EXAMPLES ON COVER. The 5¢ red orange is the rarest of all 1847 shades. According to the late Calvet Hahn in the Collector's Club Philatelist, the red orange shade was produced in December of 1850 during the fourth and last printings. The known usages on cover appear for only a very short time between April and June of 1851 and all but one are used from New York City. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 1c] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
28		2	1847, 10¢ Black, neat strike of red grid cancel, stunning rich color and a razor sharp proof-like impression in bright paper, large to huge margins all around, Superb; with 2002 P.F. certificate and 2002 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $6,250). Scott No. 2 $850. AN OUTSTANDING GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 10¢ ISSUE WITH TREMENDOUS EYE APPEAL. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
29		2	1847, 10¢ Black, large to huge margins including sheet margin at left, tied by manuscript on orange buff with matching manuscript "Dallas O.T., Aug 23/53" postmark to Rev. C.R. Moore, Watertown Mass., Very Fine, this cover was part of the Herman Herst collection of Oregon Territory and is making its first appearance on the market in over 55 years since the Herst collection was sold in the 1960, ex-Chase, Herst; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2 Estimate $15,000 - 20,000. THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 10¢ ISSUE USED FROM OREGON TERRITORY AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. A GREAT TERRITORIAL RARITY AND AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 1847 ISSUE USAGE. Although the 1847 Issue was demonetized after 1851, this cover was accepted as prepaid by the postmaster in Dallas Oregon and not marked postage due. The stamp overpaid the 6¢ for over 3,000 rate. This stamp must have been carried out to the Pacific Northwest by someone and not sold at the local post office. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $20,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
30		2 var.	1847, 10¢ Black, Short Transfer at Top, clear to large margins, canceled by green grid handstamp on 1849 cover to New York, matching "Tallahassee Flor. Feb. 21" circular datestamp on 1848 folded cover to New York; cover missing sideflap and sealed tear just affecting postmark, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 2 var. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 10¢ ISSUE ON COVER BEARING A GREEN CANCELLATION. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 2 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
31		4	1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ Black, without gum as issued, large margins all round, rich color and sharp impression, Superb; with 2013 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (98, SSV $3,750). Scott No. 4 $1,050. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1847 10¢ REPRODUCTION OBTAINABLE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 4] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
32		7	1851, 1¢ Blue, Type II, New Orleans, La. town cancel, large to enormous margin encompassing portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, rich color and a sharp detailed impression, a Superb jumbo; with 2001 P.F. certificate and 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98J, SMQ $3,000). Scott No. 7 $135. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 7] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
33		8	1851, 1¢ Blue, Type III, light town cancel, margins clear to large all around clearly showing breaks at top and bottom, rich deep color and sharp impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $4,250). Scott No. 8 $2,250. A WONDERFUL LIGHTLY CANCELED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE III ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 8] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
34		9	1852, 1¢ Blue, Type IV, Top Sheet Margin Strip of 4, full original gum, end stamps are lightly hinged and center stamps are very lightly hinged, if at all, shows parts of other stamps all around and large sheet margin at top, wonderful fresh color, Superb, with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo), this matchless gem can not be cataloged in this condition, but as a point of reference, the P.S.E. value for a single in the grade of Gem 100 is $11,000, if this strip was broken, it would undoubtedly yield two singles in the grade of Gem 100 Jumbo. Scott No. 9 Estimate $15,000 - 20,000. A TRUE GEM OF U.S. PHILATELY WITH THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 9] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
35		10A	1851, 3¢ Orange Brown, Type II, left margin single, neat blue grid cancel, large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, rich bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2012 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $1,000). Scott No. 10A $160. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 10A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
36		11A	1852, 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, left sheet margin block of four showing large portion of imprint and trace of plate no."'3" (positions 51-52L3/61-62L3), clear to huge margins including 8mm sheet margin at left and portion of adjoining stamp at top, except just in at bottom right, beautiful color with two strikes of "Cleveland O. Jun 19" cds; trivial scissors cut at top right, Extremely Fine, ex-Ishikawa. Scott No. 11A Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A CHOICE USED LEFT SHEET MARGIN BLOCK OF THE 3¢ DULL RED 1852 ISSUE SHOWING LARGE PART OF IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 11A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
37		11A	1852, 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, tied by "Cleveland, O., Dec 6" cds on buff cover to Brooklyn, N.Y. with spectacular Uncle Tom's Cabin, By Harriet Beecher Stove book illustration ad corner card of publishers Jewett, Proctor & Worthington, cover silked, expertly sealed tear at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. A REMARKABLE ILLUSTRATED DESIGN TAKEN FROM THE FRONT COVER ILLUSTRATION OF UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. A UNIQUE COVER PROMOTING ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS PUBLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES. Harriet Beecher Stowe's best known novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (1852), changed forever how Americans viewed slavery, the system that treated people as property. It demanded that the United States deliver on the promise of freedom and equality, galvanized the abolition movement and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. As a young wife and mother living in Cincinnati, Harriet Beecher Stowe met former and fugitive enslaved people. Cincinnati, then the western frontier of the United States, was an ethnically and culturally vibrant city. On the Ohio River across from Kentucky, a slave state, the city exposed Stowe to the public face of slavery. Stowe knew about slavery before she moved to Ohio. Her own grandmother kept African American servants who had probably originally been enslaved, and her father had preached in favor of the colonization movement, supporting the creation of Liberia as a settling point for freed people. But in Ohio, Stowe heard first hand stories from former enslaved people; witnessed slavery while visiting Kentucky; and employed fugitives in her home. When Harriet and Calvin learned that their servant was actually a runaway in danger of being returned to slavery, Calvin and Harriet's brother Henry Ward Beecher helped her escape and reach Canada and legal freedom.The first installment of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" appeared on June 5, 1851 in the anti-slavery newspaper, "The National Era". Stowe enlisted friends and family to send her information and scoured freedom narratives and anti-slavery newspapers for first hand accounts as she composed her story. In 1852 the serial was published as a two volume book. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was a best seller in the United States, Britain, Europe and Asia with sales of 300,00 in the first year and was translated into over 60 languages. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 11A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $6,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
38		11A	1852, 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, large margins including parts of next stamps at top and bottom, tied by light cds on orange buff cover with 1853 Crystal Palace "The Industry of All Nations" illustrated view design with caption in banner to Paris Me., Very Fine and choice; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A VERY RARE 1853 CRYSTAL PALACE "THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS" ILLUSTRATED COVER, ONLY THREE EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED BY BOMAR IN COLLECTOR'S HANDS. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 11A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
39		11A	1852, 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, cut out central vignette and four corners placed respectively on cover and each tied by circular grid cancel to Brandon Vt., red "Charlestown Mass. 'Paid' Jan 26" cds, Very Fine and attractive whimsical use. Scott No. 11A Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 11A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
40		11Ad, 11A	3¢ Dull Red, Type II, Diagonal Bisect Used as 1¢, upper right half (position 85R1L) in combination with 1852, 3¢ dull red, horizontal strip of three (positions 93-95R1L) paying the 10¢ rate on folded letter sheet to South Oyster Bay, N.Y., all tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Jun 8" cds's and later by "San Francisco, Cal., Free, Jun 16" cds's; bisect with small horizontal crease ending in tiny tear, Very Fine, illustrated in Corburn Letters of Gold (page 111), ex-Beals, Kapiloff; signed Geo. Sloane, with 1949 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 11Ad+11A Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. ONLY FIVE OF THE FOURTEEN RECORDED 1851 3¢ BISECT USAGES ARE USED MAKING UP THE 10¢ RATES AND ONLY THREE SUCH USAGES PAYING THE RATE FROM THE PACIFIC COAST TO THE EAST. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 11Ad, 11A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $22,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
41		11 var.	1857, 3¢ Pinkish, Type I, Position 10R4, blue Baltimore, Md. town cancel, ample to large margins, bright vibrant color, Very Fine and choice; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11 var. $5,500. AN EXCEPTIONAL SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 3¢ TYPE I IN THE PINKISH SHADE - ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RAREST OF ALL 1851 3¢ ISSUE COLORS. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 11 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
42		12	1856, 5¢ Red Brown, light "New Orleans" cds postmark, four enormous even margins with deep, rich color and sharp early impression, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1963 and 1998 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 12 $700. ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES WE HAVE EVER OFFERED OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN. This is a notoriously difficult stamp to find in this choice condition as most examples are cut in or touched. When a four margin example is found, more often than not, the margins have been cut at an angle and do not have this wonderful "boxed" appearance. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
43		12	1856, 5¢ Red Brown, right margin single showing small traces of imprint along margin edge, large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, large evenly balanced margins and wide sheet margin, deep bold color, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Caspary; with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott No. 12 $700. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
44		12	1856, 5¢ Red Brown, Vertical Strip of 3, margins clear to mostly large showing portions of adjacent stamps at right, tied by "New Orleans, La., Jun 30, 1857" cds's on folded letter to Paris, France, additional tied by small manuscript mark at center and red French transit at bottom, red "New York, Paid 12, Jul 8" exchange cds, forwarded with France with numerous transit backstamps, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. A CHOICE VERTICAL STRIP OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE ON COVER TO FRANCE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
45		13	1855, 10¢ Green, Type I, black cds and red transit postmark, four large even margins, rich color and fine early impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a lovely gem; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,700), with only 9 graded higher. Scott No. 13 $900. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 13] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
46		14	1855, 10¢ Green, Type II, Horizontal Strip of Three, ample to large margins and rich color, tied by grid cancels on cover to Munchen, Germany, matching bold "Peace Dale, R.I., Jun 23" origin cds, red "N. York Br. Pkt., Paid 7, Jun 25" exchange cds and Aachen boxed transit date stamp, with "via Prussian Closed mail" endorsement at top left, original enclosure; cover missing backflap, Extremely Fine; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 14 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN EXCEPTIONAL PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL USAGE TO GERMANY WITH ALL POSTMARKS BOLDLY STRUCK. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 14] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
47		16	1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, position 3R1 (recut at top), light New Orleans, La. town cancel, large margins all around, rich color enhancing a early detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,250). Scott No. 16 $1,650. A STUNNING GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ GREEN TYPE IV ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 16] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
48		16	1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, Position 74L1 (recut at top), black grid and French transit date stamp cancels, huge margins, rich intense color, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,250). Scott No. 16 $1,650. A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV ISSUE, OF WHICH ONLY 3 EXAMPLES HAVE GRADED HIGHER. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 16] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
49		16	1855, 10¢ Green, Type IV, position 65L1 (recut at top), large margins and strong bold color, tied by "Warren, R.I., May 6" cds on cover to Matanzas, Cuba, red New York exchange cds and manuscript "Per steamer Isabel - via Charleston - S.C." routing endorsement, blue "NA" and matching "1" rate handstamps, reverse with Havana entry and receiving postmarks, Extremely Fine, ex-Grunin; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 16 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND CHOICE SINGLE USAGE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV ISSUE TO CUBA. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 16] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction
50		17	1851, 12¢ Gray Black, left margin single, bold blue Philadelphia town cancel, huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom with wide sheet margin at left, rich color and a sharp proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $3,250). Scott No. 17 $265. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 12¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 17] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
51		17	1851, 12¢ Gray Black, blue Cincinnati cds, four large even margins for this notoriously tight margin issue, lovely color and impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gorgeous stamp with this decorative blue Cincinnati postmark; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,300). Scott No. 17 $265. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 17] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
52		18	1861, 1¢ Blue, Type I, immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is lightly hinged, remarkably well centered clearly showing full scrolls at top and bottom, strong bright color, wonderful freshness, Extremely Fine and choice; with photocopy of 1989 P.F. certificate for block. Scott No. 18 $2,100. A RARE MINT STAMP IN SUCH EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 18] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
53		18,20	1861, 1¢ Blue, Types I & II, vertical pair (top type I and type II at bottom), blue target cancels, exceptional centering amid wide margins, rich vibrant color and crisp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem pair; with 1991 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 18,20 $950. UNDOUBTEDLY THE FINEST KNOWN USED 1861 1¢ TYPES I & II COMBINATION PAIR. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 18,20] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
54		19	1857, 1¢ Blue, Type Ia, town cancel, centered low with margins clear at top and sides, sharp impression and rich vivid color, F.-V.F., a rare and difficult issue which was only produced from the bottom row of plate 4; with 1976 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 19 $9,000. A HANDSOME USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1857 1¢ TYPE IA ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 19] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
55		19	1857, 1¢ Blue, Type Ia, position 92L4, fine centering and sharp detailed impression, tied by "New York, Oct 8" cds on folded printed merchant advertising notice to Pennington N.J., F.-V.F.; with 1984 and 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 19 $9,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ON COVER SINGLE FRANKING USAGE OF THE 1857, 1¢ BLUE TYPE IA. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 19] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
56		26	1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, o.g., never hinged, remarkably large margins and precise centering with full margins completely around design, rich brilliant color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, the only example to receive this jumbo grade with only three examples higher grading 98; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,200 for grade of 95 and $3,400 for 98). Scott No. 26 $65 for hinged. QUITE CERTAINLY THE FINEST JUMBO-MARGIN NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 3¢ TYPE III ISSUE EXTANT. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
57		26	1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, couple of insignificant pulled perfs at lower left, tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamp on multicolor ad cover for Etna Laboratory manufacturer of fireworks showing patriotic style illustration and fireworks, red "Boston, Ms, Oct 1, 1860" cds and reverse with New Bedford, Ms receiving cds, Extremely Fine, ex-Haas and Piller; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST SPECTACULAR EARLY UNITED STATES ADVERTISING COVERS. This is an excellent companion to the other Etna Laboratory cover (ex-Haas) that has a similar design at left, but depicts fireworks at right instead of the balloon. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
58		26	1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, Vertical Pair and Six Singles, all red grid canceled on 1860 cover to Liverpool, England, portion of "New York" town postmark at top and red "New York, 19" exchange cds, forwarded to Paris, France bearing G.B. 1855-57, 4d rose, two singles tied by "Liverpool" duplex postmarks, couple of small nicks in stamps at top and in bottom stamp in pair, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A SPECTACULAR COMBINATION USAGE OF THE 1857 3¢ ISSUE PREPAYING THE 24¢ TREATY RATE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND FORWARDED WITH TWO G.B. 4D ROSE SINGLES. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
59		26	1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, choice centering with centerline margin at right, tied by 5-bar grid in octagonal frame, same cancel used to tie Breckenridge three-quarter portrait and "Equality of State Rights" purple Campaign label, Rickey Mallory & Co. of Cincinnati imprint, postmarked "Montgomery Ala. Oct. 17, 1860" cds (18 days prior to election) on buff cover to Kinsale Va., sender's notation below label "Breck." (Milgram JBK-1) neatly docketed, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, ex-Walcott and Knapp. Milgram No. JBK-1. Scott No. 26 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN OUTSTANDING USAGE AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN COVERS IN EXISTENCE. Rickey Mallory & Co. published a wide variety of campaign cartoons, envelopes and labels, their Breckinridge label is very scarce, and this tied example is almost certainly unique -- used in October 1860 at Montgomery, where four months later the seven seceded states would form the new Confederate States government. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
60		27	1858, 5¢ Brick Red, Type I, neat town corner cancel, perfect centering with clear even margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2008 and 2012 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 XQ, SSV $4,100 for 90). Scott No. 27 $1,600. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1858 5¢ BRICK RED TYPE I ISSUE BEARING A NEARLY FACE-FREE TOWN CANCELLATION. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
61		27	1858, 5¢ Brick Red, Type I, Horizontal Pair, attractive well centered pair, tied by "New Orleans, La., May 4, 1859" cds on folded letter sheet to Barcelona, Spain, endorsed via England with red "New - York, Br. Pkt., May 11" exchange cds, bold "8.R.s" inland rate handstamp, reverse with red London transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 27 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A RARE DOUBLE BRITISH OPEN MAIL RATE USAGE BEARING A PAIR OF THE 1858 5¢ BRICK RED TYPE I ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
62		28A	1858, 5¢ Indian Red, Type I, original gum with some light disturbance, remarkably intense color in the true 1858 Indian Red shade, wonderful deep impression, three wide margins and perfs barely touch at bottom, Very Fine and exceptionally choice; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80). Scott No. 28A $175,000. THE FINEST RECORDED SOUND ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1858 5¢ INDIAN RED, BY FAR THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE BY EITHER THE P.F. OR P.S.E. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED MINT EXAMPLES THAT ARE SOUND WITH ANY ORIGINAL GUM. A search of old auction catalogs and records at the Philatelic Foundation and P.S.E. yields only twelve unused examples of Scott 28A. Of these, only three have any gum whatsoever and completely sound. They are: 1) ex-C.A. Brown, A.T. Seymour, and Whitman where described as large part original gum, realized $130,000 hammer in 2009.2) ex-"Ambassador", "Argentum" where described as "unused (traces of gum)". 3) the example offered here.As an indication of value, Robert A. Siegel sold the ex-Caspary Lilly, Hoffman original gum example with light horizontal crease, centered to the top and right, for $207,000 in 2008. The example offered here is sound and with superior centering. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 28A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
63		29	1859, 5¢ Brown, Type I, o.g., very lightly hinged, stunning Post Office fresh color and gum, Very Fine and rare; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 29 $5,500. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES WHICH CAN ONLY BE FULLY APPRECIATED IN PERSON. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 29] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
64		29	1859, 5¢ Brown, Type I, neat face-free town cancel, near perfect centering within evenly balanced margins, rich color and crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-Zoellner; with 1988 P.F. and 2015 P.S.A.G. certificates, the later Graded (95, SSV $4,250). Scott No. 29 $400. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 5¢ BROWN TYPE I ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY FACE-FREE CANCELLATION. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 29] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
65		30	1861, 5¢ Orange Brown, Type II, o.g., exceptionally well centered within unusually wide margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, $3500). Scott No. 30 $1,250. A REMARKABLY CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ ORANGE BROWN TYPE II, WITH ONLY 3 GRADED HIGHER BY THE PSE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 30] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
66		30A	1860, 5¢ Brown, Type II, o.g., fairly light hinging, choice centering with wide margin at left showing large part captured imprint, rich intense color and sharp early impression, remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 30A $2,200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 30A] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
67		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, positions 73-76/83-86R2, block of 8, full o.g., rich deep color, bottom right stamp with a couple trivial nibbed perfs, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 35 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A FRESH MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1859 10¢ TYPE V ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
68		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, block of 9, o.g., hinged, center and right of center stamps never hinged, rich deep color, bright and fresh, some perf separations at left not mentioned on certificate, F.-V.F.; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 35 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN ATTRACTIVE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1859 10¢ TYPE V ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
69		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, bottom left corner margin block of 12 with natural s.e. at left showing full plate guideline, o.g., four stamps lightly hinged, others never hinged, bright and fresh with rich intense color, horizontal crease in third row and sixth stamp with light corner crease and thin, otherwise Fine. Scott No. 35 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A BEAUTIFUL LARGE POSITION MULTIPLE OF THE 1859 10¢ TYPE V ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
70		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, block of 16 showing part captured imprint in top left margin, without gum, strong bright color, couple perfs separations at upper right, F.-V.F. Scott No. 35 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A HANDSOME LARGE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1859 10¢ TYPE V ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
71		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, Mint Blocks, of 10 blocks of four and a block of 12; one block of four and block of 12 no gum, couple blocks plated, some flaws, generally F.-V.F. appearance. Scott No. 35 $14,750 for o.g. Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (11MB) (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
72		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, block of 6, 1859 Boston town cancel, strong bold color, internal crease in bottom left pair ending in sealed tears, Very Fine appearance, a scarce used multiple. Scott No. 35 $1,625 for block and pair. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
73		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V Used Singles, over 100 singles and pairs, typical range of red and black cancels with some premium including N.Y. Ocean Mail cds, blue Wells, Fargo & Co. express cds, straight line "Paid" in red and black, on cover usage to Canada, etc., other varieties including a section of plate guideline position singles as well as many other additional position multiples, part captured imprints, etc.; condition varies as to be excepted with overall condition above the norm, generally F.-V.F. overall. Scott No. 35 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (21MB) (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
74		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, Used Multiples, comprised of five strips of 4 (one vert. and four horiz.), three strips of 5 (one vert. and two horiz.) and two blocks of four (four items plated); strips of four including vertical margin plate guideline strip and one on piece, strips of 5 including vertical strip on piece tied by New York Ocean Mail cancels, blocks with manuscript cancels, one with marginal plate guideline at left; some flaws to be expected, generally F.-V.F. Scott No. 35 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (12MB) (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
75		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, 8 singles showing captured imprint in margins completing the left and right imprint of the sheet, various cancel, strong to rich color, couple minor flaws, otherwise a Very Fine group. Scott No. 35; $650 for normal Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35 (8)] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
76		35	1859, 10¢ Green, Type V, Used Strips of Three, of 30 strips of 3; 20 horizontal strips and 10 vertical strips (fourteen plated), includes five marginal strips (horiz.) showing plate guideline, two strips (vert. & horiz.) showing partial captured imprint, range of cancels including blue town, red grid and transit, few items on piece, one strip accompanied by certificate; some flaws to be expected, generally F.-V.F. Scott No. 35 $6,150. Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (11MB) (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
77		36	1857, 12¢ Black, Plate I, full o.g., attractively centered within wide margins, deep rich color and particularly fresh, Very Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 36 $1,900. A HANDSOME MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 12¢ ISSUE FROM PLATE I. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 36] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
78		38, 30A, 35	1860, 30¢ Orange, in combination with 1860, 5¢ brown, type II + 1858, 10¢ green, type V, all with rich colors, on folded letter sheet to Lyon, France from the Payen correspondence, all tied by red grid handstamps, red "New York, Paid 18, Sep 7" exchange cds's, red Calais entry cds and receiving backstamp; 5¢ stamp with small tear at top, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Rolhoff. Scott No. 38+30A+35 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE THREE-COLOR FRANKING PREPAYING THREE-TIMES THE 15¢ TREATY RATE TO FRANCE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 38, 30A, 35] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
79		38	1860, 30¢ Orange, exceptional centering and color, tied by "Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 1861" cds on tissue paper cover to Batavia, Java addressed to the Captain of the U.S. Ship Vidalia, red "N. York, Br. Pkt., Paid, Jan 20" exchange cds and magenta "27" credit on manuscript, endorsed "British Steam via Marseilles" with French transit markings; cover opening expertly restored at right with small right portion of N.Y. exchange marking drawn in, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 38 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A WONDERFUL AND EXTREMELY RARE 30¢ SOLO USAGE ON COVER TO BATAVIA, JAVA. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 38] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
80		43	1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ Blue Green, without gum as issued, perfect centering within evenly balanced margins, beautiful deep and rich color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1972 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $8,750). Scott No. 43 $2,750. WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 10¢ REPRINT ISSUE OF THE 516 ISSUED. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 43] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $9,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
81		43 var.	1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ Blue Green, Imperforate, without gum as issued, clear to large margins, strong color, Very Fine, only a few single examples and a pair of this imperforate variety are known; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 43 var. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE IMPERFORATE VARIETY OF THE 1857-60 10¢ REPRINT ISSUE. A footnote is the only reference made by the Scott catalog regarding this issue. It states that the issue exist imperforate and that very infrequent sales preclude establishing a value at this time. They do mention the famous Dale-Lichtenstein margin pair set that sold for $110,000 in a 2009 auction sale. Also a strip of three of 12¢ issue imperforate is also recorded. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 43 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
82		47	1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ Deep Blue, without gum as issued, attractively centered, intensely rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, the scarcest of the 1875 Reprints with only 454 issued; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 47 $4,000. A CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ DEEP BLUE REPRINT. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 47] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
83		65-E15h	1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" Essay, in Brown Rose, complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, intensely rich color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1962 and 2016 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95). Scott No. 65-E15h $550. A MAGNIFICENT GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ "PREMIERE GRAVURE" ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 65-E15h] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
84		67	1861, 5¢ Buff, red grid cancel, exception centering with design clear of perfs all round, beautiful rich deep color and an unusually sharp impression rarely found on this issue, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely gem example of the 1861 5¢ Buff issue; with 2005 and 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 67 $850. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 67] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
85		67	1861, 5¢ Buff, light face-free town cancel, extraordinarily rich color and wonderful detailed impression on bright paper, exceptional centering within beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SSV $1,500). Scott No. 67 $910. ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1861 5¢ BUFF ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 67] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
86		67	1861, 5¢ Buff, waffle grid cancel, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, rich vibrant buff color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SSV $1,500). Scott No. 67 $850. A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5¢ ISSUE IN THE BUFF SHADE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 67] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
87		67, 68, 71	1861, 5¢ Buff, natural s.e. at left, rich color, in combination with 1861, 10¢ green + 30¢ orange on 1862 folded letter to Hong Kong, China, tied together by boxed "Paid" handstamps with red "Boston Am. Pkt., Paid, Feb 15" exchange cds on reverse, red crayon "24" and red "1d" handstamp credit markings, red "London, Paid, Mr 8, 62" transit and Hong Kong arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 67+68+71 Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. A REMARKABLE THREE-COLOR FRANKING OF 1861 ISSUES IN EARLY SHADES USED TO PAY THE 45¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA SOUTHAMPTON TO HONG KONG, CHINA. The 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton to China was effective September 1, 1861 to December 31, 1867. The 24¢ credit to Great Britain was for 24¢ British transit, with New York retaining 21¢ for 5¢ U.S. postage plus 16¢ transatlantic packet. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 67, 68, 71] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $8,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
88		67	1861, 5¢ Buff, bright color, tied by large Boston "Paid" grid on blue 1862 folded letter to Calcutta, India, black "Boston Br. Pkt. Nov. 27" backstamp, sender's directive "Via Marseilles" at upper left, backstamped red London transit & bold "Calcutta Steam Letter" octagon, Very Fine use from the Goddard correspondence; with 1984 P. Alcuri certificate. Scott No. 67 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 67] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
89		68, 65	1861, 10¢ Yellow Green, Horizontal Pair and Single, in combination with 1861, 3¢ rose, three singles on 1862 cover to Melbourne, Australia at the 39¢ British mail rate via Marseilles, cancelled by matching fancy cross-roads cancels with "Plymouth Ms, Sep 11" origin cds, red "Boston, Am Pkt, Paid, Sep 12" exchange backstamp and red "12" crayon credit, red "London, Sp 26, 62" transit and Melbourne (12.13) backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 68+65 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A VERY SCARCE FRANKING PAYING THE 39¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE TO MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 68, 65] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
90		70a	1861, 24¢ Brown Lilac, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered with well balanced margins around, rich vivid color, Extremely Fine; with 2010 and 2015 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 70a $3,250. A CHOICE MINT LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ ISSUE IN THE BROWN LILAC SHADE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 70a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
91		70b	1861, 24¢ Steel Blue, central grid and red New York exchange date stamp corner cancel, rich true steel blue color, attractively centered amid well balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex-Sheriff, Saadi; with 1965, 1987 and 1992 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 70b $850. A STRIKING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ STEEL BLUE ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 70b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
92		71	1861, 30¢ Orange, o.g., lightly hinged, bright Post Office fresh color, with outstanding centering, full long perforations, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $4,500), this is the only example in this grade and two graded higher, one "90" and one "90J". Scott No. 71 $2,750. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES AND MUCH BETTER THAN THE GRADE WOULD INDICATE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 71] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
93		73	1863, 2¢ Black, Post Office fresh original gum, lightly hinged, virtually perfect centering amid uncommonly large and beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color on bright paper, nice even and full perforations, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning mint gem, one of five examples to obtain this grade with none higher; with 2003 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,000). Scott No. 73 $375. ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1863 2¢ BLACKJACK ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 73] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
94		73	1863, 2¢ Black, block of 4, full fresh o.g. which has been lightly hinged once at top and bottom, well centered, rich color and beautiful impression, bright and very fresh, a couple of minor perf separations at top, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 $2,750. A LOVELY MULTIPLE RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN THIS OUTSTANDING CONDITION. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 73] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
95		73 , 63	1863, 2¢ Black, in combination with 1861, 1¢ blue, slightly clipped perfs, on San Francisco Wells, Fargo & Co. corner card cover to company agent in Downieville, Cal., both tied by superb strike of blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Horintas" oval company handstamp, red manuscript "Sept 11, 66" docketing at left, Extremely Fine; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 + 63 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. A WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE WELLS, FARGO & CO. EXPRESS USAGE, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DOMESTIC USAGES OF THE 2¢ BLACK JACK. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 73 , 63] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $8,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
96		73	1863, 2¢ Black, tied by "Philada. Pa., Post Office, Jun 30, '64" double circle postmark with a second strike alongside on locally addressed cover with illustrated "Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission" imprint in red with address imprint at left; 2¢ with insignificant corner flaw, Extremely Fine, ex-Hass; with 1976 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 73 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A GORGEOUS 2¢ BLACK JACK USE ON ILLUSTRATED GREAT CENTRAL FAIR SANITARY COMMISSION COVER. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 73] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
97		75	1862, 5¢ Red Brown, neat grid and red boxed "P.D." cancels, intensely rich color, beautifully centered with well balanced margins, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Newbury, Koppersmith, Saadi; with 1986 and 1991 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 75 $450. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1862 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 75] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
98		76, 78a	1863, 5¢ Brown, nibbed perf at right, rich color, in combination with 1862, 24¢ gray lilac, horizontal pair (natural s.e. at right) on 1864 cover to Shanghai, China, all tied by NYFM cogwheel cancels (NYFM 64-2), manuscript "via Marseilles" routing endorsement and red "N. York Am. Pkt., Paid, May 14" exchange cds, magenta manuscript "32" and red "1d" handstamp credit markings, reverse with red London (5.27), blue Hong Kong (6.22) and Shanghae (6.28) cds's; cover missing most of backflap, Very Fine, ex-Gibson, Skinner. Scott No. 76+78a Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A STUNNING NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL USAGE VIA MARSEILLES TO SHANGHAI, CHINA. Letter is prepaid 53¢ for the British mail rate via Marseilles effective June 1, 1863 to December 31, 1867. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 76, 78a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
99		78	1863, 24¢ Lilac, full Post Office fresh original gum which has been lightly hinged once, bright fresh color with sharp impression, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this very difficult issue; with 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 78 $2,750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 78] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
100		78a	1863, 24¢ Grayish Lilac, bright color, tied by red circle of wedges cancel on cover to London, England, with matching partial strike of "Supplementary Mail" boxed type A handstamp alongside, manuscript "per China" ship endorsement, red crayon "19" credit marking and red "London, Jy 27, 63" entry cds; small cover tear at top left, Very Fine. Scott No. 78a Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A SCARCE NEW YORK SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL TYPE A USE TO ENGLAND. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 78a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction