Registration, Postage Due
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 892 |
 |
 10c Ultramarine,
Registration (F1). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 5726 and letter A
block of six with extra wide selvage, brilliant color, choice
centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND FRESH MINT NEVER-HINGED
PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT REGISTRATION ISSUE. With 2003 P.S.E.
certificate (Image) |
2,500.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 893 |
 |
 3c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J10). Unused (no gum), bright color and detailed impression,
choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. THE 3-CENT
IS POSSIBLY THE RAREST OF THE POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTINGS. Although
436 copies were reported sold, it is believed that 100 copies were
destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace, combined
with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the extreme
rarity of this stamp. With 1959 P.F. certificate (Image) |
19,000.00
SOLD for $19,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 894 |
 |
 5c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J11). Original gum, choice centering, rich color and
proof-like impression on bright paperVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL
ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL
PRINTING. It has been estimated that only 249 of the 5c Postage Due
Special Printing reached the public. Ex Engel. With 1958 and 1999 P.F.
certificates (Image) |
12,500.00
SOLD for $16,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 895 |
|
 10c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J12). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp proof-like
impression on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE
10-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. It has been estimated that no
more than 174 examples of the 10c Postage Due Special Printing reached the
public. With 1984 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
7,500.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 896 |
|
 30c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J13). Original gum, radiant color and detailed
impressionVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL
PRINTING. It has been estimated that no more than 179 examples of the
30c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public. The vast majority of
surviving original-gum examples are faulty. With 1971 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
7,500.00
SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 897 |
|
 50c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J14). Original gum, lightly hinged, essentially perfect
centering, deep shade and sharp impression on bright white
paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WONDERFUL CHOICE CONDITION FOR THE RARE
50-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRIINTING. It has been estimated that no
more than 179 examples of the 50c Postage Due Special Printing reached the
public. With 1965, 1999 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
4,500.00
SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 898 |
 |
 50c Bright Claret (J28).
Mint N.H., Brilliant color on bright paper, unusually wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS WIDE-MARGINED MINT NEVER-HINGED
EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE, SCOTT J28. With 1984 P.F.
certificate. Scott Retail as hinged
(Image) |
600.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 899 |
|
 1c Vermilion (J29).
Mint N.H., incredibly fresh color, sharp impression showing intricate
detailing in the background machinework, well-centered for any Bureau
issue, but especially so for this rare stampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS
IS THE ONLY SUPERBLY-CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE CERTIFIED BY THE
PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. ONE OF THE FINEST ONE-CENT VERMILION 1894
UNWATERMARKED BUREAU POSTAGE DUE STAMPS EXTANT. Ex Golin. With 1982
and 1992 P.F. certificates (Image) |
4,750.00
SOLD for $18,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 900 |
|
 1c Vermilion (J29).
Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered. fresh, lovely
bright colorEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1894 ONE-CENT VERMILION POSTAGE DUE
IS RARE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION. With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,100.00
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 901 |
|
 2c Vermilion (J30).
Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide
marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF
THE 2-CENT VERMILION 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE POSTAGE DUE. With
2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image) |
1,800.00
SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 902 |
|
 3c Deep Claret (J47).
Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, unusually wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PERF 12
SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK POSTAGE DUE. Despite its relatively modest
catalogue value, this is one of the most difficult values to obtain in
superb Mint N.H. condition. With 1986 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,400.00
SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
