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Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3063
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown. A Relief from the top row of the plate, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at left, vibrant color on bright paper, light strike of New Orleans cds, A Relief from the top row of the plate, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at left, a Superb gem, with 1986 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded (Superb 98, SMQ $4,500). Scott No. 12; $775.
A WONDERFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1856 ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E. US$0 (Image)
Scott $775
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:56:51 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3064
Symbol: Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown. Three singles, large margins all around, tied by "New Orleans La. Jun 28, 1857" cds on blue 1857 folded letter to Brest, France, red "New York 'Paid 12' Jul 8" credit exchange cds also ties stamps, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Jul. 8th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 17th, red French transit (Jul. 18), receiving backstamp, right stamp small manuscript ink spot at top right, Very Fine,ex-Waterhouse, Meroni, Mayer, Eubanks, Middendorf, with 1969 and 2009 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 12; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A BEAUTIFUL 15¢ RATE COVER TO FRANCE BEARING THREE LARGE-MARGINED OVERLAPPING SINGLES OF THE 5¢ 1856 ISSUE. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:57:47 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3065
Symbol: Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown. Four large even margins, used with 10¢ green, type III (33), faulty, tied together by "Pekin Ills., Apr 6" cds on 1858 light buff cover to Berlin, Prussia at the 15¢ treaty rate, endorsed "Via Bremen Mail", red "New York 'Paid 6' U.S. Pkt. Apr 14" credit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line North Star from New York Apr. 17th to Bremerhaven arriving May 3rd, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, Berlin (5.5) arrival backstamp; minor soiling, Very Fine,ex-Baker, with 1977 and 1988 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 12; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 5¢ 1856 IMPERF - 10¢ 1857 PERFORATED MIXED ISSUE FRANKINGS TO GERMANY.
The two recorded 5¢ 1856 imperf - 10¢ 1857 perforated mixed issue frankings to Germany:
1. 1857 Sep. 2, Milwaukee WI to Gronau, Hanover, Germany, ex-Mayer, Hackmey, Gross. 2. 1858 Apr. 6, Pekin IL to Berlin, Prussia, ex-Baker, the cover offered here. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:58:06 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3066
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I. Extra large balanced margins all around, strong color on bright paper, attractive blue town cancel, choice and Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,500). Scott No. 13; $800.
A COLORFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE I IMPERFORATE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL. US$0 (Image)
Scott $800
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:58:52 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3067
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Stunning huge margins all around including parts of five adjoining stamps, deep rich color with an intense impression, neat strike of partial grid cancel, a Superb gem,ex-Kirke, with 2009 and 2014 P.F. certificates, latter graded (Gem 100 Jumbo). Scott No. 14; $145.
THE ULTIMATE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE, GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE, AND ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
The stamp offered here is a true condition rarity with four enormous margins framing the entire stamp design. Considering that large 10¢ used blocks are rare, usually with faults and close margins, it is hard to imagine another "perfect" used example being harvested from a multiple.
This is the only example certified by the P.F. to achieve this ultimate grade, the P.S.E. has certified none in this grade. US$0 (Image)
Scott $145
Opening US$ 4,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:59:33 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3068
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Left sheet-margin single with huge margins all around, deep rich color with a proof-like impression on bright paper, light unobtrusive New Orleans Jul 6th cds cancel and bit of red transit at top, Superb, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded (Gem 100, SMQ $6,500). Scott No. 14; $145.
A STUNNING GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ TYPE II 1855 IMPERFORATE ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY THE P.S.E. - THIS IS THE SOLE EXAMPLE TO BE AWARDED THE HIGHEST GRADE, GEM 100. US$0 (Image)
Scott $145
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:00:21 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3069
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Horizontal pair, huge margins all around including portions of three stamps at top and right, vibrant color on bright paper, neat grid cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine pair,ex-Waterhouse, European Connoisseur, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ pairs unpriced). Scott No. 14; $310.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED PAIRS OF THE 10¢ TYPE II 1855 IMPERFORATE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE P.S.E. US$0 (Image)
Scott $310
Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 1,250.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:00:56 EST
Sold For 1250
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3070
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. horizontal strip of three, positions 18-20L1, huge margins all around including right guideline and top portion of stamps below, canceled by three strikes of town cds; crease between left stamps, still Extremely Fine, with 1977 & 2017 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 14; $625.
A STUNNING STRIP OF THREE WITH TREMENDOUS EYE APPEAL. US$0 (Image)
Scott $625
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:01:37 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3071
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Large to huge margins, tied by "Blackberry Station Ill. Feb 24" balloon-style cds on orange buff cover to Stockton Cal.; minor edge wear, an Extremely Fine stamp. Scott No. 14; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:01:53 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3072
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Large even margins all around, tied by sharp "Shasta, Cal. May 2" cds on an immaculate light buff cover to Chandlerville Ill., 1857 receipt docketing at left, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A CHOICE 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE PAIR USED ON COVER AT DOUBLE THE 10¢ TRANSCONTINENTAL RATE FROM CALIFORNIA. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:02:17 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3073
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Positions 4-5R1, horizontal pair, large to huge margins all around, deep rich color, used with 1¢ blue (9), Position 38R1L, recut once at top and bottom, large margins with traces of adjoining stamps at top and left, tied by circular blue grid cancels, matching blue "Skaneateles N.Y. Feb 16" cds on 3¢ red (U10) Buff Nesbitt entire to Manchester, England, New York red "19" credit handstamp, bold red Liverpool (3.2) entry cds, Manchester (3.3) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Sevenoaks, Hillmer, Vogel and Middendorf, with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A BEAUTIFUL USE WITH A COLORFUL 1851-ISSUE FRANKING ON A 3¢ NESBITT ENTIRE TO GREAT BRITAIN. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 4,750.00
Sold...US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:03:23 EST
Sold For 4750
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3074
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III. Huge margins all around including sheet margin at left and part of adjoining stamp at right, lightly canceled leaving entire design clearly visible, a Superb gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $4,000). Scott No. 15; $145.
A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ TYPE III IMPERFORATE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $145
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3075
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III. Robust color with oversized margins that capture portions of stamps at left and bottom; lightly struck premium red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2003 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $650). Scott No. 15; $170. US$0 (Image)
Scott $170
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:04:13 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3076
Symbol: Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III. Large to huge margins, rich color, tied by "Milford, Conn. Sep 4" cds on orange buff cover to San Francisco Cal., Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Provera, signed by Holcombe and with his 1986 certificate. Scott No. 15; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:04:30 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3077
Symbol: Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III.horizontal pair, large to huge margins, used with 3¢ claret (11) vertical pair, huge margins to slightly in, each tied by neat "Terre Haute, Ind. Jan 1" cds on 1857 orange buff cover to Schlitz, Germany, "U.S. Pkt." straightline, carried on the Collins Line Ericsson from New York Jan. 17th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 1st, red London (2.2) transit backstamp, "Per England und Aachen 3/2" double-circle backstamp, Frankfurt (2.5) backstamp and blue manuscript accounting, Extremely Fine and unusual use overpaying the 21¢ British Open Mail rate to Germany by American Packet,ex-White (1937 Doane sale), Knapp, Gross, with 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 15; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE 1855 10¢ TYPE III PAIR USED WITH A 3¢ 1852 PAIR ON COVER TO GERMANY. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:04:46 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3078
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 16
1855, 10¢ green, type IV. Position 76L1 (recut at bottom), socked-on-the-nose black grid cancel, huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, rich intense color and impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2006 P.F. and 2006 & 2014 P.S.E. certificates, the latter two Graded (both XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,750). Scott No. 16; $1,800.
AN OUTSTANDING LARGE-MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV WITH RECUT AT BOTTOM. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,800
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:05:16 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3079
Symbol: Cat No: 16, 15
1855, 10¢ green, types III-III-III-IV.Horizontal Strip of Four, Positions 61-64L1, right stamp recut at top and bottom, large margins to just in at bottom, tied by "New Orleans La. Sep 23" cds on 1856 folded cover from the Hargous correspondence to Vera Cruz, Mexico, bold "4" reales due handstamp, fresh and Very Fine,ex-Caspary. Scott No. 16, 15; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A CHOICE COVER WITH A 10¢ 1855 IMPERFORATE STRIP OF FOUR PAYING FOUR-TIMES THE 10¢ RATE TO MEXICO, WHICH IS PARTICULARLY RARE IN COMBINATION WITH THE RARE 10¢ TYPE IV.
Position 64L1 is the only position on the plate with recut at both top and bottom. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 14:06:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3080
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black. Huge margins including parts of seven adjoining stamps, sharp impression on bright paper, canceled by black circular grids, a fresh and Superb gem, with 2006 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates, both graded (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $4,000). Scott No. 17; $250.
A MAGNIFICENT USE EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ 1851 IMPERFORATE ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY THE P.S.E. - ONLY THREE GRADED HIGHER. US$0 (Image)
Scott $250
Opening US$ 1,350.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3081
Symbol: Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black. Large margins to barely in at top, used with two 10¢ green (15) singles, mostly full margins, rich color, each tied by red segmented cork cancel, matching "New Bedford Mass., Paid, Mar 3" cds on circa 1856 buff cover to Paita, Peru, addressed to Capt. William H. Almy, Bark Cape Horn Pigeon, New York large red "12" cent handstamp credit to G.B., Very Fine,ex-Ackerman, Emerson (his pencil "D.L." Deluxe notation on back), Haas, Grunin, Giamporcaro, Hackmey, Gross, with 1988 and 1999 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 17; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED 1851 IMPERFORATE ISSUE COVERS TO PERU.
Cover prepaid the 22¢ rate comprising 10¢ American Packet plus 12¢ British packet from Panama. Captain William Howland Almy was the son of George and Phebe (Howland) Almy and husband of Almira (Brownell) Almy. He and his son, George H., were lost on a whaling voyage around Cape Horn in 1860 when their vessel was struck by a whale.
References: Illustrated in Wierenga, United States Incoming Steamship Mail 1847-1875 on p. 113. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3082
Symbol: Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black.horizontal strip of four, clear to large margins, intense shade, canceled by red circular grids, matching "New York '38' Jun17" credit exchange cds on 1856 cover to London, England, forwarded to Paris, France, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from New York Jun. 18th to Liverpool, red London Paid (6.30) transit and matching red "PD" oval, British black oval numeral grids also ties the strip, Calais (7.1) entry cds and Paris (7.1) arrival backstamp; flap torn, A rare use of a four-margin 12¢ 1851 issue strip of four on cover to Great Britain., a Very Fine use, with 1963 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 17; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A LOVELY COVER FROM THE FAMOUS CHARLES PERKINS CORRESPONDENCE. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
