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Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1318
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Cat No: Collection
1853-59, Toppan Carpenter Casilear & Co. Stamp Contract Letters to J. Marron, 3rd Assist. Postmaster General. Remarkable group of approximately. 112 contemporary original and duplicate letters mostly concerning deliveries of 1¢ and 3¢ stamps, perforations and the new 1857 issue, noted includes April 4th 1853 letter concerning gum issues in detail: "…It is a matter of much surprise to use that there should be complaints now of the adhesiveness of the Stamps. We had supposed that they were now so perfect that complaint could not be made…", and additional commentary requesting and sending samples to correct gum, July 16th 1853 letter concerning distribution of Eagle carrier stamps: "As we are in doubt as to the wished of the Department in relation to the delivery of Despatch Stamps (or Carriers Stamps) we will feel much obliged if you will have the kindness to inform us whether we are right in supposing that we are at liberty to furnish said Stamps to any Postmaster of the United States who may apply and pay for the Same? We have already furnished some to the Post Master of this City and today we furnished 40,000 to James G Berrey Esq. Postmaster of your City - this we did under the statement & impression that you had authorized such deliveries…", Jan. 23rd 1854: "…We regret that we are unable to forward you a larger number of Stamps today, but the demand having exceeded our expectations we have not kept all the plates in hand - we will immediately put them all in press…", the Chicago, Apr. 3rd 1856 letter from E.W. Hedley, the inventor of Chicago Perfs enclosing a 3¢ sheet perforated using his machine: "…Some months since my attention was called by Col. R.K. Swift, Banker of this City to want said to be felt by the Post Office Department as well as the commercial community, of proper simple Machinery for the division of Postage Stamps. I have since then experimented to some extent on various plans for effecting this object and have very recently completed a chine, the results of which seem to correspond precisely with the English mode of separation…I have this day filed a Caveat in the Patent Office…Enclosed I send a Sample of three cent Stamps as perforated…" (This letter was missing but mentioned in Wagshal's article on Chicago Perfs), letters concerning acquiring a perforation machine April 7th 1856: "We have advice of the shipment of the "Perforator" which we ordered made for us several months since in England July 1st 1856: "…We are anxious to get possession of our perforating machine and put it in operation within the next week…" and July 7th 1856: "…Our object in getting possession of the machine was that we might by experimenting test its power and capacity, and thus be prepared to make our proposals…We will now pay the duties and take the machine from the Custom House at once…" and some detail on comparison of expenses to the British Government, April 24th 1856 concerning the new 24¢ stamp: "…We have now the pleasure of enclosing proofs of the new 24 Cents Stamp, which we beg you to have the kindness to present to the Postmaster General for his approval…", and additional letters from Toppan concerning perforation experiments and pricing, Oct 22nd 1856: "…I have completed experiments with your punching & Slitting machine & will give you the results…", Nov. 4th 1856: "…We have the honor to submit for your consideration the following proposals to contract for furnishing Postage Stamps (as heretofore) with the addition of perforation of each sheet (as per samples submitted by us)…", Jan. 5th 1857 concerning the perforation proposal: "…You say - 'It has been determined not to act upon any subject which can be properly considered as belonging to the succeeding administration' ", etc., wealth of first hand information, F.-V.F. Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.
A REMARKABLE GROUP OF LETTERS FROM TOPPAN CARPENTER CASILEAR & CO. CONCERNING STAMP DELIVERIES AND CONTRACT ISSUES. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:25:13 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1319
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Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, vertical strip of three. Each struck with Numeral "10" handstamps on cover to Maine, additionally tied by indistinct cds, Very Fine and unusual, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 24; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:25:28 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1320
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Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Horizontal pair with s.e. at left, tied by two strikes of the small double-circle New York City Delivery cds on square envelope addressed to "Hon. George Bancroft, the Great Historian of the Unit. States of N. A.", neat blue oval consular sender's cachet, the left stamp with natural straight edge at left, Very Fine, a nice example of the combined carrier and drop rates. Scott No. 24; Estimate $300 - 400.
The addressee, founder of the United States Naval Academy, Secretary of the Navy, Ambassador to Great Britain and to Spain, was the pre-eminent American historian of the 19th century. His massive multi-volume History of the United States is still a basic reference today. While the sender's address may have been rather flowery, it hardly overstated the case. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:25:56 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1321
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Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Tied by "Cleveland O. Jul 23, 1860" cds on cover with spectacular Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin campaign cover to Des Moines Iowa; design shows beardless Lincoln portrait design with "The Cold Water Candidate" heading and additional overprinting "Temperance and Freedom" advertising on face by "The Analyst" newspaper weekly of Cleveland Oh., flap with additional subscription info, minor flap opening tear, Very Fine and choice, with 2019 P.F. certificate. Milgram No. AL-36 var. Scott No. 26; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE LINCOLN AND HAMLIN "THE COLDWATER CANDIDATE" 1860 CAMPAIGN DESIGN OVERPRINTED WITH TEMPERANCE AND FREEDOM CAMPAIGN SENTIMENTS.
Temperance advocates embraced Lincoln as their choice for president in the 1860 election, naming him the "Cold Water" candidate. Envelope designs using this temperance theme are rare, and they were all published by M. H. Allardt of Cleveland. The Analyst newspaper was started in 1858 by J. A. Spencer, who apparently sold it to M. H. Allardt before 1860. Including this cover, we are aware of only four examples of the AL-36 design, but no other examples with the additional temperance overprint on face. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 11,500.00
Sold...US$ 11,500.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:26:38 EST
Sold For 11500
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1322
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Cat No: 26 var.
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, cracked plate. Position 71L18. Intermediate stage of crack extending into top right vignette, tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 11" cds on cover to Columbia, Pa., 1857 docketing on reverse, Very Fine, early stages of this crack do not extend into rosette with later stages extending across and beyond design, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26 var.; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:27:12 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1323
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Cat No: 29
1859, 5¢ brown, type I. In combination with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24) on fresh double rate cover to Philadelphia, Pa., tied by "Mineral Point, Mar 21, 1859" cds, Very Fine, a very scarce domestic double rate combination and the Earliest Documented Usage of the 1859 5¢ Brown Type I Issue, with 1999 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 29; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:27:25 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1324
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Cat No: 29+35
1859, 5¢ brown, type I, vertical pair. In combination with 1859, 10¢ green, type V, vertical strip of three on cover addressed to the U.S. Frigate "Congress" in Rio Janeiro, Brazil, all tied by "New Orleans, La., Aug 18, 1859" cds's, magenta manuscript ratings and reverse with "New York, Am. Pkt., Aug 27" exchange cds; stamps scissor separated and bottom 5¢ with flaws from cover overlap, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 29+35; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:28:49 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1325
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Cat No: 33
1857, 10¢ green, type III. Nicely centered, tied by blue "Andover, Mass., Jun 18" cds on fresh cover to California, with second strike of cds and small "ADV" advertising handstamp of North San Juan, Cal. Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 33; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:29:10 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1326
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Cat No: 35
1859, 10¢ green, type V. Tied by Columbia, Cal. Feb. 10, 1860 cds on neat cover to Maine with lovely blue illustration of "Overland Via Los Angeles, US Mail" Four Horse Stagecoach design with "The Star of the Union - California" imprint below, couple of tiny mended edge tears, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 35; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:29:31 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1327
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Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, horizontal pair. S.e. at left, tied by two strikes of an "Augusta, Ga. Jan 27" cds and red New York exchange office "19" credit handstamp on 1859 folded letter to Belfast, Ireland, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Feb. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Feb. 14th, red "Paid, Liverpool, Br. Packet, 14 FE 59" cds, blue-green "Green Island, Belfast" handstamp and matching Belfast (2.16) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 36; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A BEAUTIFUL 12¢ 1857 ISSUE TREATY-RATE COVER TO IRELAND. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 650.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:29:53 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1328
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Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Used with 1¢ blue (24) and 10¢ green (35) horizontal pair, all tied by circular grid cancels and "East Dennis Mass. May 15" cds on 1861 cover to Captain of Ship Rowena, care U.S. Consul at Melbourne, Australia, endorsed "via Marseilles", red "Boston 'Paid 24' May 17" exchange cds and additional "Boston Am. Pkt. Paid May 17" backstamp, red London Paid (6.3.61) transit cds, red Melbourne (8.11.61) arrival backstamp; repaired tears at top and partial flap, 1¢ faulty at top, Fine appearance,ex-Neinken, Wagshal. Scott No. 37; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A SCARCE AND COLORFUL THREE-COLOR FRANKING PAYING THE 45¢ RATE TO AUSTRALIA VIA MARSEILLES. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 14:30:19 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1412
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Cat No: 18
1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Full o.g., deep color and wide margins showing full scrolls at bottom, F.-V.F. Scott No. 18; $2,100. Scott $2,100 (Image)
Scott $2,100
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:26:26 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1413
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Cat No: 18
1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Neat grid cancel, well centered amid wide margins, strong crisp impression and bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 18; $500. Scott $500 (Image)
Scott $500
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:27:09 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1414
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Cat No: 19
1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Manuscript pencil cancel, deep rich color, well centered clearly showing wide break at top; small light corner crease at bottom right, F.-V.F. appearance, with photocopy of 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 19; $4,000 for pen cancel. Scott $4,000 for pen cancel (Image)
Scott $4,000 for pen cancel
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:28:16 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1415
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Cat No: 22
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa. O.g., rich color and attractive centering; few slightly short perfs at right not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine, with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 22; $2,200. Scott $2,200 (Image)
Scott $2,200
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:28:58 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1416
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Cat No: 22
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa. Plate 11, Boston April 1861 year date town cancel, well centered, rich bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 22; $475. Scott $475 (Image)
Scott $475
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:29:29 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1417
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Cat No: 23
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV. Town cancel, exceptional centering, rich bright color and a crisp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1992 P.F. & 2003 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 23; $900. Scott $900 (Image)
Scott $900
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:29:56 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1418
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Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V. O.g., lightly hinged, rich bright color, precision centering, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 24; $140. Scott $140 (Image)
Scott $140
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:30:37 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1419
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Cat No: 24 var.
1857, 1¢ blue, type Va. Plate 5, light grid of dots cancel, choice centering, rich bold color, Extremely Fine, a tough stamp so nice, with 1978, 1993 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90). Scott No. 24 var.; $300. Scott $300 (Image)
Scott $300
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:31:18 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1420
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Cat No: 25
1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Neat blue town cancel, rich vibrant color and choice centering for this tight margin issue, Extremely Fine and attractive, a striking used stamp, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 25; $183. Scott $183 (Image)
Scott $183
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:31:41 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1421
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Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Right margin block of 4 with plate guideline, full o.g., showing extra vertical perfs in right block; hint of oxidation, Very Fine, a very scarce double perf variety, especially so in a mint multiple, with photocopy of 2007 Weiss attest. Scott No. 26; $580 for normal. Scott $580 for normal (Image)
Scott $580 for normal
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:31:59 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1422
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Cat No: 27
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I. Neat San Francisco town cancel, choice centering, striking rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 1981 P.F. & 2003 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 27; $1,450. Scott $1,450 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:32:22 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1423
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Cat No: 27
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I. New Orleans, La. town cancel, wide left margin showing captured part imprint, Very Fine for this, with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 27; $1,450.
A VERY RARE CAPTURED IMPRINT VARIETY ON THE 1858 5¢ BRICK RED ISSUE. Scott $1,450 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:32:38 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1424
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Cat No: 27
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I. Town cancels, exceptional centering for this tight margin issue, rich radiant color; couple tiny thin spots, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 27; $1,450. Scott $1,450 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Opening US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:32:56 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1425
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Cat No: 29
1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Grid cancel, choice centering with design clear of perfs, rich bold color, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 29; $350. Scott $350 (Image)
Scott $350
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:33:06 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1426
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Cat No: 30A
1860, 5¢ brown, type II. Red grid cancel, rich deep color, attractively centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 30A; $280. Scott $280 (Image)
Scott $280
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:33:43 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1427
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Cat No: 32
1857, 10¢ green, type II. Neat town cancel, exceptionally centered, remarkably rich and intensely deep color enhancing a beautiful sharp early impression, an Extremely Fine gem, a truly eye-arresting stamp, ex-L. Lyons, with P.F. certificate search result (for missing 1889 cert.). Scott No. 32; $180. Scott $180 (Image)
Scott $180
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:34:19 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1428
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Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Town corner cancel, well centered, strong bold color, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 36; $300. Scott $300 (Image)
Scott $300
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:35:01 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1429
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Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Horizontal pair, deep red grids and red London transit cancels, well centered for the issue, deep color; left stamp with tiny thin, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 36; $740. Scott $740 (Image)
Scott $740
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:35:33 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1430
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Cat No: 36B var.
1859, 12¢ black, plate III, double frame line at left. Neat grid cancel, beautifully centered amid wide margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 36B var.; $275. Scott $275 (Image)
Scott $275
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:36:19 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1431
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Cat No: 36B var.
1859, 12¢ black, plate III, double frame line at right. Neat grid cancel, wide margins clearly showing doubled frameline, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 36B var.; $275. Scott $275 (Image)
Scott $275
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:36:40 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1432
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Cat No: 37-E2 var.
1851, 24¢ Washington, 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 $10,000 - 15,000.
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. $10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 7,500.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:37:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1433
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Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Full o.g., rich color; tiny corner crease at bottom left, Fine appearance, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 37; $1,450. Scott $1,450 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:37:11 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1434
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Cat No: 38
1860, 30¢ orange. Neat 1860 Mobile, Ala. town and red New York transit cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 1984 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,200). Scott No. 38; $425. Scott $425 (Image)
Scott $425
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:37:27 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1435
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Cat No: 39
1860, 90¢ blue. Full o.g., fairly light hinging, attractively centered amid wide margins, deep color on fresh bright paper; pulled perf at top right, Very Fine appearance, with 2002 & 2009 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates (prior to flaw). Scott No. 39; $3,000. Scott $3,000 (Image)
Scott $3,000
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Apr-26-2019, 15:38:11 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1436
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Cat No: 45P2a
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet, small die proof ("Panama-Pacific"). Rich deep color, bright and fresh without the usual toning that often plagues these proofs, Extremely Fine, certainly one of the finest of only a small handful produced, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 45P2a; $2,500. Scott $2,500 (Image)
