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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 90

The Dr. Vernon Morris Collection of Philadelphia P
Philadelphia - Semi-Official Carrier - 1849-50 Iss
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 4
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB1

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on rose, "LP". Wide margins showing significant portion of adjacent stamp at left, on 1850 folded letter sheet to Washington D.C. tied by blue "Philada. Pa., 5cts, Jul 31" cds with matching boxed "Paid" handstamp alongside, manuscript "postage 5, carrier 1 = 6 cents" notation at upper right, Very Fine, ex-Caspary and Middendorf, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB1; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE USAGE OF THE PHILADELPHIA "LP" CARRIER ON OUTBOUND COVER WITH FEE TO WASHINGTON D.C. PAID IN CASH

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED TIED EXAMPLES OF THE PHILADELPHIA "LP" CARRIER.

The LP initialed stamp appeared between October 27th of 1849 and January 9th of 1851. There are only nine genuinely used on cover examples existing with this example being one of only two tied to cover. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:05:03 EST
Sold For 3000

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 6
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB2+1

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on rose, "S". Wide margins to into frameline at left, on 1849 cover to Utica N.Y., in combination with 1847, 5¢ red brown, two singles tied by blue grid handstamps, matching "Philada., Pa., 10, Jun 6" integral rate cds; right 5¢ and carrier with light creases from cover overlap, otherwise Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB2+1; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.

THE EARLIEST OF THREE RECORDED ON COVER EXAMPLES OF THE PHILADELPHIA "S" CARRIER ISSUE AND THE ONLY KNOWN IN COMBINATION WITH THE 1847 REGULAR ISSUE - A GREAT CARRIER ISSUE RARITY.

The "S" initial carrier is thought to be attributed to either James Stevens, George Schoch or John Smith. Three covers are known all from June of 1849 with at least two other off cover stamp are known. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

Opening US$ 6,000.00
Sold...US$ 6,000.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:05:53 EST
Sold For 6000

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 8
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB3

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on rose, "H". Margin at top with portion of framelines at other sides, faint crease, tied by bold blue "Philada., Pa., 5, May 23" integral rate cds on fresh 1849 folded letter to Washington D.C., rate with manuscript obliteration as the letter was sent free to Secretary of the Treasury - William Meredith, Extremely Fine, ex-Caspary, Judd & Golden, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB3; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

ONE OF THREE EXAMPLES OF THE PHILADELPHIA "H" ISSUE TIED ON COVER AND THE EARLIEST USAGE KNOWN. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:06:46 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 11
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB5+1

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on rose, "JJ". Top margin single with frameline showing on three sides, light gum soak, on 1850 folded letter to West Chester, Pa., in combination with ample to large margin 1847, 5¢ red brown tied by neat blue grid handstamp, matching "Philada., Pa., 5 cts, Aug 28" integral rate cds; vertical file fold affecting right side of 5¢ stamp, Very Fine appearance, ex-Caspary, Boker, Lilly & Golden, signed "RHW Co." backstamp (Raymond H. Weill Co.), with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB5+1; $70,000; Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.

THE UNIQUE INTACT COVER FRANKED WITH THE PHILADELPHIA "JJ" CARRIER ISSUE AND THE ONLY IN COMBINATION WITH THE 1847 5¢ ISSUE - A GREAT CARRIER RARITY AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CARRIER USAGES EXTANT.

Only two examples of the "JJ" carrier stamp are known, the example offered here and another on a cover front dated June 17th of 1849. The initials "JJ" match that of carrier John Johnson. Scott $70,000
Est. $40,000-60,000 (Image)

Scott $70,000
Est. $40,000-60,000

Opening US$ 37,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:07:54 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 12
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB6

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on rose. Showing full frameline at left and portions at other sides, tied by blue "Philada., Pa., 5, May 14" integral rate cds on 1859 folded letter to New York, Very Fine, ex-Caspary, Judd & Golden, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB6; $2,500; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

ONE OF TWO EXAMPLES OF THE PHILADELPHIA "BLACK ON ROSE" CARRIER TIED TO COVER AND THE EARLIEST RECORDED ON COVER USAGE. Scott $2,500
Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $2,500
Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:08:10 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 13
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB7

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on blue. Showing full framelines at top and left, tied by blue "Philada., Pa., 5 cts, May 3" cds on 1850 folded letter to New York; stamp with some enamel wear, otherwise Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB7; $6,500; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

ONE OF THREE KNOWN TIED ON COVER EXAMPLES OF THE PHILADELPHIA "BLACK ON BLUE" CARRIER ISSUES AND THE EARLIEST RECORDED USAGE KNOWN.

The Philadelphia "Blue Glazed" carrier department stamp has been recorded from May 3, 1850 until February 19, 1851. It has been confirmed that only 13 genuine on cover usage are known with two in combination with the 1847 issue. Scott $6,500
Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Scott $6,500
Est. $4,000-6,000

Opening US$ 3,750.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:08:31 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 14
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB7+1

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on blue. Showing full frameline at top and most at left and bottom, on cover to Northumberland, Pa. in combination with 1847, 5¢ red brown tied by blue grid handstamp, matching light "Philada., Pa., 5 cts, Feb 19" cds; cover with light age toning and sealed tear at top right, Very Fine appearance, ex-Kuphal, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB7+1; $3,500; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

ONE OF TWO KNOWN COMBINATION USAGES OF THE PHILADELPHIA "BLACK ON BLUE" CARRIER ISSUE WITH THE 1847 ISSUE. Scott $3,500
Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Scott $3,500
Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:08:58 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 15
Symbol:
Cat No: 7LB9

image Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on yellow. Showing full framelines on three side and near complete at left, faint crease, on 1849 folded letter to New York with blue "Philada., Pa., 5, May 4" integral rate cds at center, Extremely Fine, ex-Middendorf & Golden, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7LB9; $4,000; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL ON COVER EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA "YELLOW" CARRIER ISSUE AND THE EARLIEST USAGE OF ONLY EIGHT EXAMPLES RECORDED.

Only eight covers have survived with "Yellow Glazed" stamps, with usages between May 4th of 1849 and the spring of 1851. Scott $4,000
Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Scott $4,000
Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:09:16 EST
Sold For 0
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