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The Saddleback Collection of U.S. Postal Stationery continued...

1860-61 Nesbitt Star Die Issue
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
520 E image3c + 1c Red & Blue on Buff entire, Compound Star Die Essay (Undersander E9Fb). UPSS size 7, knife 20, expertly restored with top flap reattached and stains removed

VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THIS UNIQUE ESSAY FOR THE COMPOUND STAR DIE ENTIRE.

Ex Pelander and Barkhausen. Undersander value (Image)

6,000.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
521 E image1c Blue on Buff, Star Die Essay (Undersander E12AA var). 140 x 80mm with knife 18A, watermark 1, ms. "Specimen" at left, on handmade bidder's sample cut down from larger envelope, some staining, light fold at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, reportedly found by Bartels in the Post Office Department vaults in Washington D.C., ex White (Image) E. 300-400

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
522 c image1c Blue on Buff Star Die entire, Die 12, 1c Blue on Buff Star Die wrapper, Die 12 (U19, W20, UPSS 29, 34). One entire and five wrappers (different die types), on various horizontally or vertically laid papers of differing quality, one with small piece missing on back, few small imperfections, Very Fine group for the specialist, UPSS value $760.00 (Image) 715.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
523 c image2c Blue on Manila, Star Die entire, Die 9 (W21, UPSS 37). Two, knife W1b, watermark 1, unused, one with printed return address, Very Fine, UPSS value $250.00 (Image) 250.00

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
524 c image1c Blue on Orange Star Die entire, Die 12 (U21A, UPSS 33). Size 7, knife 22u, watermark 0, unused, deep rich color

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT BLUE ON ORANGE STAR DIE ENTIRE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.

According to Porter Venn's census, probably no more than ten exist of UPSS Nos. 32 and 33. He also notes that he has seen only one of UPSS 33 (probably the example offered in the following lot). The example offered here should be added to the census.

Ex Barkhausen. UPSS value $2,500.00 (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
525 c image1c Blue on Orange Star Die entire, Die 12 (U21A, UPSS 33). Size 7, knife 22u, watermark 0, unused, deep rich color, tiny thin spot and wrinkle in backflap only

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT BLUE ON ORANGE STAR DIE ENTIRE. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.

According to Porter Venn's census, probably no more than ten exist of USPSS Nos. 32 and 33. He also notes that he has seen only one of UPSS 33 (probably the example offered here). The example offered in the previous lot should be added to the census.

Ex White. UPSS value $2,500.00 (Image)

2,750.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
526 c image1c Blue on Orange Star Die wrapper, Die 9 (W22, UPSS 40a). Knife W1A, watermark 0, 147 x 77mm, unused, deep rich color

FRESH AND VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT BLUE STAR DIE WRAPPER ON ORANGE PAPER. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE ISSUE.

Porter Venn notes that probably no more than five examples of each type exist. UPSS value $7,250.00 (Image)

8,000.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
527 c image1c Blue on Orange Star Die entire, Die 12A (U23, UPSS 43). Size 7, knife 24, watermark 1, unused and with "Return to Agent American Express Co." imprint at left, intense color, small h.r. on backflap, Very Fine and choice, a stunning entire, UPSS value $1,000.00 (Image) 1,000.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
528 c image1c Blue on Amber Star Die entire, Die 13 (U24, UPSS 44). Size 7, knife 24, watermark 1, unused, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, small backstamps, UPSS value $750.00 (Image) 725.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
529 c image1c Blue on Manila Star Die wrapper, Die 11 (W25, UPSS 45). Knife W1B, watermark 1, cancelled by "12" handstamp, address in pencil on back (refolded), surface scuff at left

FINE AND VERY RARE. ONLY ONE UNUSED AND ONE USED EXAMPLE ARE RECORDED BY PORTER VENN.

Ex Todd. Unpriced as used in UPSS (Image)

4,500.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
530 c image3c + 1c Red & Blue on White Star Die entire, Die 14 (U28, UPSS 56). Size 5, knife 13, watermark 1, unused, brilliant colors, fresh and Very Fine, UPSS value $850.00 (Image) 825.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

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