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Great Britain and British Commonwealth 1847-60 Issues
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 167
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Cat No: 36B
1859, 12¢ black, plate III. Perfectly centered with large well-balanced margins, proof-like color and impression on crisp white paper, nicely contrasted by face-free strike of red 3¢ integral credit datestamp, a stunning Superb gem,ex-Drucker, "Natalie Grace", with 1982 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $6,750). Scott No. 36B; $290.
THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE 3, THE ONLY USED EXAMPLE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.
Plate 3 stamps (Scott 36B) are characterized primarily by uneven or broken outer framelines of the design. The subjects on Plate 1, which produced Scott Nos. 17 and 36, have even framelines that were extensively recut. With Plate 3, stamp spacing was increased horizontally to make room for the perforations. While one would expect that in the intervening period since Plate One, that much improvement was made in stamp production and quality, but that was not to be the case with Plate Three. The stamps are of relatively poor quality, missing part or all of many of the frame lines, are blurred in appearance, and were on poorer quality paper. Stamps from both plates with the centering and wide margins evident in this example are extraordinary. Scott $290 (Image)
Scott $290
Opening US$ 12,500.00
Sold...US$ 12,500.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:05:54 EST
Sold For 12500
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 168
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Cat No: 37-E2 var.
1851, 24¢ Washington essay, by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. Complete design proof and frame only progressive essay, compound dies in black, frame only, die on India, mounted on card (approximately 45x101mm), showing complete design as issued at top (37TC) and frame only progressive die below, engraver layout line visible around each die, reverse with pencil "From Jos. E. Ralph, J.M. Bartels", Very Fine, listed as a footnote in Scott catalog below 37-E2 but unpriced. Brazer No. 52E-A var. Scott No. 37-E2 var.; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
THE UNIQUE COMPOUND DIE PROOF OF THE 1857 24¢ WASHINGTON COMPLETE DESIGN AND THE PROGRESSIVE FRAME ONLY.
Only two other examples of the frame only die essay are known (R.A. Siegel Lakeshore and Hulme sales). One these examples is of similar state as the example in this proof while the other example differs in the engraver layout lines and burnishing. Est. $7,500-10,000 (Image)
Est. $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 6,250.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:06:39 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 169
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Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Perfectly centered within unusually wide margins, bright color, light strike of red grid cancel leaves design clearly visible, a Superb gem,ex-Drucker, "Natalie Grace", with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $8,500.00). Scott No. 37; $465.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 24¢ 1860 ISSUE, ONE OF ONLY FOUR USED EXAMPLES GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E. THIS ISSUE IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
Although the 24¢ denomination was introduced in 1857, it was not put into use until July 1860. The issue was demonetized only thirteen months later. The 24¢ denomination was primarily used for the 24¢ U.S.-G.B. treaty rate to the United Kingdom. Toppan Carpenter's typically erratic perforating continued with the 24¢ issue, coupled with the short period of use, are the primary reasons why superb used examples of the 24¢ 1860 are so difficult to find. Scott $465 (Image)
Scott $465
Opening US$ 10,500.00
Sold...US$ 10,500.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:07:44 EST
Sold For 10500
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 170
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Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Well centered and deep color, tied by bold blue "Cincinnati, O., Aug 15" cds and grid duplex on cover to Perth, Scotland, with red and blue Flag Patriotic design with verse below, red "3" credit handstamp and London entry cds, receiving backstamp; stamp with a few perf flaws at right, otherwise Very Fine,ex-Matthies. Scott No. 37; $4,000. Scott $4,000 (Image)
Scott $4,000
Opening US$ 1,450.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:08:15 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 172
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Cat No: 38-E2 var.
1857, 30¢ black, die essay. On India mounted on card. (55x66mm), showing incomplete shading in scroll at sides of "30" value, bold color, Very Fine and choice, Scott catalog value for cut to stamp size #38-E1 at $1,750, this full card example is considered to be unique, ex-"Lake Shore", with 2005 P.F. certificate (for "38-E1VAR"). Scott No. 38-E2 var.; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE 1857 30¢ FRANKLIN PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY WHICH IS UNLISTED IN FULL CARD FORMAT. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:08:56 EST
Sold For 1900
1869 Pictorial Issue
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 189
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Cat No: 114
1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Bright color, affixed sideways in corner of cover with box for stamp, tied by blue cork cancel duplexed with "Philada. Pa. Apr. 22" cds on blue Kline's Emporium for Indian Curiosities and Postage Stamps illustrated cover to Belfast Me., reverse with pencil notation "Enclosure dated 1869" but no longer accompanies; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, early use of the 3c 1869 Pictorial which was issued less than a month prior to this sending, ex-Hulme, Belasco. Scott No. 114; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 475.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:18:30 EST
Sold For 0
1893-98 Issues
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 220
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Cat No: 285-E8//293-E7
1898 Trans-Miss. set complete, bicolor essay. Die with black vignette on India, die sunk on card (190x127mm, slightly reduced), each with blue control number on reverse, the complete set of nine "normal" bicolors, rich intense colors; 10¢ with two minor small stain spots outside of die area, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 285-E8//293-E7; $6,750.
A GORGEOUS SET OF THE 1898 TRANS MISSISSIPPI BICOLOR ESSAYS.
Of the 166 sets printed in these colors, many were hybrids. This is a wonderful set, with no hybrids and perfect fresh colors. Scott $6,750 (Image)
Scott $6,750
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 16:21:40 EST
Sold For 4250
Forts & Military Outposts - Kansas & Missouri
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 99
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Cat No: 26
Fort Scott, K.T., Sep 29. Balloon type cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Glen Cove, N.Y., Very Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $75 - 100.
Fort Scott was designed to protect the military road between Fort Gibson, Indian Territory and Fort Leavenworth. Est. $75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:14:24 EST
Sold For 140
Forts & Military Outposts - Nebraska to Minnesota
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 102
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Cat No: 65
Ft. Calhoun, N.T., Aug 30. Manuscript postmark and 1861, 3¢ rose cancelled with pen strokes on cover to La Porte, Indiana; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:18:22 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 104
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Fort Kearny, Oct 10. Manuscript postmark with matching "5" rate on folded letter sheet to Salt Lake, Utah "to the care of Gov Young", partial letter with some interesting content…"within ten days travel of Kanesville without molestation or troubles, altho we have met several bands of Indians from time to time. They have been kind and civil.", also sends his regards to Br. Young, Very Fine. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:20:03 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 110
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Cat No: 65
Fort Laramie, N T, Jul 1. Balloon cds on cover to Newton, Iowa, original stamp excised and 1861 3¢ rose with target killer added, with original letter from a man to his sister datelined "Ft Laramie Idaho Ter, Jun 28th 1864," with interesting content…There is a heavy emigration on the road mostly for Idaho, I do not anticipate any trouble from the Indians although they are pretty saucy and have committed some depredations along the road…Write to me at Virginia City, Idaho., Very Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150.
The Fort Laramie Post Office was transferred from Nebraska Territory to the original Idaho Territory when the latter was created in 1863. The Post Office continued to use "Nebraska" postmarks while in Idaho Territory. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:22:24 EST
Sold For 475
Forts & Military Outposts - Utah & Wyoming
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 117
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Cat No: 24
Army in Utah, Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Address on cover to Lieutenant in the U.S. Infantry, franked with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, three singles tied by "Greencastle, Ind., Jun 13, 1858" cds's, reverse with allover illustrated "Indiana Asbury University" advertising design, cover eventually taken to Camp Floyd for delivery, Very Fine. Scott No. 24; Estimate $300 - 400.
It was divulged that Federal troops were on their way to remove Brigham Young as governor, as well as all other Mormon officials. Young threatened to burn Salt Lake City if troops came into the city, and indeed he removed all the in habitants. The troops arrived, but stopped east of the city at Camp Scott. A compromise was reached in mid-June 1858, by which the troops moved straight through to the west on June 28 in order to establish Camp Floyd. This fort, ironically, was named after the Secretary of War, which had been a vigorous proponent of the strife. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:26:13 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 122
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(Wyoming) Fort Laramie, June 30th, 1849. Dateline on folded letter to Maumee City, O., carried to Fort Leavenworth and placed on Missouri river steamboat with red straight line "Steam 10" handstamp, with lengthy letter from immigrant to California with interesting content regarding size of various wagon trains, "no danger apprehended from the Indians" as there are so many on the road, mentions travelers lightening loads "here and about Fort Laramie, heaps and pile on tons of provisions and all other kind of valuables are thrown away…Everything but what can be packed and their mules"…"We shall now probably take the Salt Lake and Mormon City and Humbolt River route", etc.; some edge staining, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:30:25 EST
Sold For 2900
Official to Encased Postage Issues
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 289
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Cat No: Q11-E
Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ carmine rose. Die sunk on full card, with untrimmed India around the die area, a square of the India cut away removing the frame and leaving just the vignette, B.E.P. blue control #561000 handstamp on reverse, Extremely Fine and attractive. Scott No. Q11-E; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
THE UNIQUE 75¢ VIGNETTE ONLY LARGE DIE ESSAY.
This unique essay is unlisted in Scott. We offered a similar vignette only essay of the 2¢ Parcel Post issue (Scott Q5-E5) in our 2018 Gems of Philately Sale. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:16:57 EST
Sold For 0
Trans Continental Railroad Covers
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 145
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1871 (Sep. 21) Tocumwal, New South Wales to McMinnville, Tenn. via "California" and "England Overland" Routes. Two blue covers from same correspondence, first with partial "Tocumwal, SP 21, 1871" cds and endorsed "Via California Route" bearing N.S.W. 1863, 2d blue (48) six in strip of three, pair and single, one with s.e. at left, all tied "50" (Albury) starburst cancels for two-times the 6d per ½ oz. rate, reverse with Albury (9.22), Corowa (9.22), Mulwala (9.22) and Sydney (9.25) transits, "San Francisco Cal. '10' Nov 6" integral-due cds for 10¢ steamship rate, sent via transcontinental railroad to the east coast, some edge wear; second with "Tocumwal, SP 21, 1871" cds and endorsed "Via England Overland Route" bearing N.S.W. 1863, 2d blue (48) nine in strip of six and three singles, all tied "50" (Albury) starburst cancels for two-times the 9d per ½ oz. rate, reverse with Albury (9.22), Corowa (9.22), Mulwala (9.22) and Sydney (9.25) transits, red London Paid transit cds and matching "2/Cents" credit handstamp, red crayon "2" pence colonial credit, red New York exchange cds; some stamp flaws and straight edges, Very Fine pair, second with 2007 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
This pair of letters from New South Wales to Tennessee contain virtually identical text. They show that even after the completion of the transcontinental railroad, some mail was sent by different routes to ensure delivery. The via London letter dated September 18th reads "…I wrote to you yesterday by the California Route which should come on hand some weeks before this letter as I send this by way of England but I concluded to write by both lines, so that one letter would be sure to arrive…". Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
