290° |
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1c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J8). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful intense shade
and sharp proof-like impression on fresh paper, choice
centering EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE ONE-CENT POSTAGE DUE
SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL POSTAGE DUE
STAMPS. The 1c, 2c and 3c are undoubtedly the rarest values of the
American Bank Note Co. Postage Due Special Printings, although the sold
quantities in the official records are relatively high. William E. Mooz, in
an article on the 1c appearing in Chronicle No. 170, May 1996,
offers evidence to support his theory that the actual number of true
Special Printings sold was significantly lower than the reported figures.
For the 1c, Mooz estimates 500 sold, but it is possible that as many as 400
purchased by G. B. Calman were destroyed. It is widely accepted that
nearly 9,000 1c stamps sold as Special Printings were actually regular
issues. With 1976 and 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90) (Image) |
20,000.00
SOLD for $30,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
291° |
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2c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J9). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering, bright
color and detailed impression on crisp paper EXTREMELY FINE. EASILY
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 2-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING
IN EXISTENCE. As noted in the description of lot 290, the reported
sale figures for the 1c, 2c and 3c Postage Due Special Printings probably
include orders filled with regular stamps. The 2c is one of the rarest of
the set, especially in this superb original-gum condition. With 1998
P.F. certificate. (Image) |
15,000.00
SOLD for $27,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |