Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale

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The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States continued...

1857 5¢-90¢ Issues continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3101

36B

1859, 12¢ black, plate III. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, sharp detailed impression, rich color and Post Office freshness, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1989 (for pair), 2000 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 36B; $775.

AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THIS CHOICE MINT CONDITION WITH THE FRAMELINE INTACT ON ALL FOUR SIDES - A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.

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Scott $775

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

3102

36B

1859, 12¢ black, plate III. Outstanding centering with large margins for the issue, intense color, deep red grid cancel socked-on-the-nose, fresh & Extremely Fine, a lovely gem complimented by this attractive red grid, with 1988 P.F. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $775).
Scott No. 36B; $275.

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Scott $275

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

3103

1860, 24¢ gray lilac. O.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered with balance margins, bright fresh Post Office color & sharp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Scarsdale, with 1998 & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 37; $1,450.

A SUPERB ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 24¢ GRAY LILAC ISSUE.

The 1857 perforated issue are the most difficult to obtain in gem quality with the most difficult denomination being the 24¢ value. The margins are narrow, with the design almost always touched (if not in) at top or bottom. This is one of the finest original gum examples extant.

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Scott $1,450

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

3104

1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Tied on piece by beautiful socked-on-the-nose strike of red "Boston Br. Pkt. Paid" exchange date stamp cancel, rich vibrant color, Very Fine, a stunning item, ex-Myerson.
Scott No. 37; $465. (Image1)

Scott $465

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

3105

1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Virtually perfect centering, nice impression with fresh color, neat San Francisco town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,050).
Scott No. 37; $400.

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Scott $400

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

3106

1860, 30¢ orange. O.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, rich radiant color and sharp impression on remarkably fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1997 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 38; $1,900.

A WONDERFUL SOUND, ORIGINAL GUM 1857 30¢ ORANGE IN PERFECT CONDITION.

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Scott $1,900

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

3107

1860, 30¢ orange. Wonderful centering amid wide margins, rich bold color, lovely neat central target cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous stamp which is rarely found with a target cancel, ex-Saadi, with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 38; $500.

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Scott $500

SOLD for $500.00
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3108

1860, 30¢ orange. Right straddle-pane margin showing centerline and part of stamp from right pane, wide margins and excellent centering, rich radiant color, bold San Francisco, Cal. town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Geisler, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 38; $500.

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Scott $500

SOLD for $600.00
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3109

1860, 90¢ blue. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered within large margins which are clear of design on all four sides, bright fresh Post Office color, Extremely Fine, a lovely mint classic, with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 39; $3,000.

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Scott $3,000

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1861 First Designs

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3110

63-E11a

1861, 1¢ Franklin, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black. Trial color large die proof on India paper (formerly No. 55TC1). On thick card (40x39mm), showing light early horizontal layout lines at left and very minor differences in leaf scrolls at top than other die essays, small portion "440" die number at bottom edge, Very Fine.
Scott No. 63-E11a; $4,000.

MOSTLY LIKELY THE EARLIEST DIE ESSAY OF THE 1861 1¢ "PREMIERE GRAVURE" ISSUE PRODUCED BY BY NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY.

This early die essay, showing three light horizontal layout lines on the die, does not show on any other of the known examples from die "440". Also, only one other example shows the slight difference in the leaf scrolls at top (likely unique printing on glazed card sold in the 2018 Siegel sale of the Richard Drews Collection of United States 1861-68 Issues). This combination of layout lines and unfinished leaf scrolls most likely makes this essay unique. (Image1)

Scott $4,000

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

3111

63-E11c

1861, 1¢ Franklin, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in ultramarine. Trial color plate proof on India paper (formerly No. 55TC3), bottom margin block of 4, full well balanced margins; couple margin tone spots, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 63-E11c; $1,200 as singles. (Image1)

Scott $1,200 as singles

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3112

1861, 1¢ indigo, First Design. O.g., very lightly hinged, deep rich indigo shade characteristic of the "August" Issue, very well centered for this rare issue (all known examples are centered slightly into the top perforations, but unlike most others, this stamp has fully intact perforations), deeply etched impression, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine and choice, with Scott catalog value for examples with perfs cutting slightly into design at top, ex-Isleham, Weissman, & Floyd, with 1992, 2002 P.F. & 1992 P.S.E certificates.
Scott No. 55; $50,000.

THERE ARE ONLY NINE MINT SINGLES IN SOUND CONDITION AND THIS IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF UNITED STATES PHILATELY.

There are 26 recorded examples of the One Cent First Design or so-called "August" Issue (as per Siegel Census). Of this total, three are canceled and another is housed in the New York Public Library collection, leaving only 22 mint copies available to collectors. Thirteen of the mint examples are found faulty leaving only nine that exist which are both completely sound and still retain their original gum, with this example being among the finest of this elite group.

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Scott $50,000

SOLD for $23,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3113

65-E15c

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black. Small die proof on India paper, die sunk on card (70x84mm) showing full die sink. With "441" die number and small National Bank Note Co. imprint below, fresh, Very Fine (formerly 56TC1), very rare, the finer of two known.
Scott No. 65-E15c; $2,000. (Image1)

Scott $2,000

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

3114

65-E15f

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in scarlet. Trial color plate proof on India paper (formerly No. 56TC3), bottom margin plate number "2" strip of 4 with imprint, clear margins, bright color, small sealed tear at top & small margin thin at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott No. 65-E15f; $1,400 as singles. (Image1)

Scott $1,400 as singles

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

3115

65-E15h

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown rose. Finished plate essay on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed (formerly No. 56), right margin single, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65-E15h; $550.

A VERY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN GEM NEVER HINGED CONDITION SUCH AS THIS.

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Scott $550

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

3116

67-E9a

1861, 5¢ Jefferson, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black. Trial color large die proof on India paper (formerly No. 57TC1). Die sunk on card (91x94mm) showing full die sink, with "442" die number and small "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below; light horizontal card crease long die sink at bottom and some faint tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare large die proof, one of only a couple examples known still on original card.
Scott No. 67-E9a; $2,500. (Image1)

Scott $2,500

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3117

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1861, 5¢ brown, First Design. No gum, outstanding centering for this rare issue, sharp impression, exceptionally fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, with Scott catalog value for examples bearing small faults, ex-Seymour, Lutwak & Zoellner, with 1961, 1976 & 1998 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 57; $30,000.

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC RARITY IN SOUND CONDITION - ONE OF ONLY FIVE.

According to the Siegel Census, there are five examples in sound condition with another six stamps (one of which is in the New York Public Library collection) where the condition is unknown, leaving this as one of the finest known.

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Scott $30,000

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3118

59P1

1861, 12¢ black, First Design, large die proof on India paper. On card (72 x 85mm) showing virtually complete die sink, showing light layout lines at top corners of design, "444" & "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprints below, couple trivial spots, still Very Fine, a very rare large die proof of the 12¢ First Design, ex-Finkelburg & "Lake Shore".
Scott No. 59P1; $2,500. (Image1)

Scott $2,500

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3119

59P3

1861, 12¢ black, First Design, plate proof on India paper. Block of 4, large even margins, bright and fresh with deep color, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 59P3; $1,400 as singles. (Image1)

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Scott $1,400 as singles

SOLD for $400.00
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3120

1861, 12¢ black, First Design. Large part o.g. (which covers virtually the entire reverse of the stamp), exceptionally centered with large beautifully balanced margins and perforations clear of the design all round; tiny thin spot at top, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Weill & T. Cullen Davis, with 1962 & 2019 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 59; $90,000.

THE 12¢ BLACK IS THE RAREST OF THE 1861 FIRST DESIGNS AND COLORS, WITH A TOTAL OF 16 EXAMPLES RECORDED, ONE OF WHICH RESIDES IN THE MILLER COLLECTION AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY.

This stamp was sold in a 1964 Siegel Auction (Sale #276) for a whopping $13,000, the highest price of the entire sale. By way of comparison, in the same sale, a sound copy of the Inverted Jenny (Scott C3a) sold for $10,500.

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Scott $90,000

SOLD for $30,000.00
Will close during Public Auction