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1861, 1¢ blue. Bottom imprint and plate no. 9 block of 12, each stamp dot in "U" variety, well centered with deep rich color, fresh and intact, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Lilly, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 63; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1861 ISSUE.
THIS IS LIKELY THE ONLY 1¢ 1861 ISSUE MINT NEVER-HINGED FULL IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER MULTIPLE OUT OF THE 9 RECORDED.
Don Evans in his book "The United States 1c Franklin, 1861-67", records only eight full plate number and imprint multiples from Plates 9, 10 and 27. The Frelinghuysen sale had a block of 35 with full bottom imprint and plate no. 10 selvage not listed by Evans. For plate 9, there are only two recorded plate blocks of twelve, both are likely taken from one of the Chapin-listed larger multiples including the block offered here that comes from the ex-Lilly sheet of 98. US$7,500-10,000 (Image)
Est. $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 12,500.00
Sold...US$ 12,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 16:06:32 EST
Sold For 12500
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2167
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Light unobtrusive cancel, precision centering within large oversized margins, rich bold color and detailed impression on bright paper, a Superb gem, a truly magnificent used stamp, with 2022 P.F. certificate Graded (S 98, SMQ $1,200). Scott No. 65; $3. US$0 (Image)
Scott $3
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:38:17 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2168
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by Washington D.C. cds on cover to Mount Jackson, Pa., with multicolored dual panel Magnus Women and Patriotic Allegories & Smithsonian Institute designs, with original matching enclosure from Camp Pierpont (and docketed on cover) with multicolored Magnus Lady Liberty and U.S. Genl. Post Office; cover slightly reduced at right into stamp and a couple stain spots, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Magnus cover with matching enclosure. Scott No. 65; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:40:51 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2169
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Slight soiling and corner nick from cover overlap, tied by light indistinct blue cds on "The Rose of Washington". patriotic cover in blue & red with four panel design showing Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan, Geo. Washington statue, eagle and capitol building, addressed to Poland, N.Y.; small cover tear at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE USED EXAMPLE OF THIS "THE ROSE OF WASHINGTON" PATRIOTIC DESIGN.
A similar cover, but with no postmark and a stamp not tied (possibly not used), was offered in the Bischel sale and noted to be the only recorded example. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 8,000.00
Sold...US$ 8,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:43:22 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2170
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Canceled by socked-on-the-nose "Fort Schuyler, N.Y., May 11, 1863" thimble cds on patriotic cover to Johnsonville, O., cover shows spectacular caricature design "Jeff. Davis Catching a Tartar. Columbia Aroused." in purplish violet showing Jeff Davis Tearing the Constitution in the Hand of Liberty with Her Other Hand Chocking Davis, Very Fine and choice, with 2022 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND WONDERFUL JEFF DAVIS CARICATURE PATRIOTIC DESIGN IN COMBINATION WITH THE FANCY FORT SCHUYLER THIMBLE TOWNMARK.
The idiom "Catching A Tartar" is to encounter or be forced to reckon with someone or something that proves more powerful, troublesome, or formidable than one expected. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 5,500.00
Sold...US$ 5,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:44:25 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2171
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by "Washington, D.C., Jan 20, 1862" on colorless embossed Flag patriotic cover to Victory Hills, N.Y., cds, the cover features a skillfully executed hand drawn pen illustration showing "Company E., 22nd Regiment, Reserve on Picket", the illustration depicts Soldier Scene, one Holding Turkey, with Contraband, Hut and Forest in Background, the embossed flag is incorporated into the design with the flagpole sloping into hut, additionally the original enclosure included with dual panel Magnus patriotic design showing Flag and Locomotive Scene and New York View, datelined "Camp Augner, Upton Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Jan 18th, 1862", letter with interesting content regarding the cover illustration…"Eliza, this picture on this envelope is the picture of our Company reserve while on pickets. That Fellow that holds the turkey in his hand is myself, and that other fellow that holds his hand up to his nose is a contraband. Don't you think he looks like one?", Extremely Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST HAND DRAWN CARICATURE PATRIOTIC COVERS KNOWN - IN COMBINATION WITH A MAGNUS PATRIOTIC LETTERSHEET DESCRIBING THE HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATION. A WONDERFUL PIECE OF AMERICANA.
Contrabands were slaves who escaped to Union lines during the Civil War. When the conflict began, the North's aim was primarily to preserve the Union, not to end slavery. Slaves who escaped to Union lines early in the war were often returned to their masters. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 6,500.00
Sold...US$ 6,250.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:46:21 EST
Sold For 6250
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2172
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by "Washington, D.C., Feb 13" cds on a beautiful allover Romeo & Juliet Valentine envelope in red, brown & pale blue (virtually identical to the Civil War patriotic "Soldier's Farewell" envelope but with the figure of "Romeo" substituted for the Union soldier), to Elizabethtown, Pa., with Valentine enclosure with American flag clad tent vignette which opens to show soldier at desk with apparition of sweetheart in background, "True To Thee" verse below; cover with a couple small edge tears, Very Fine, an attractive example of this rare Valentine patriotic and enclosure. Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:47:13 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2173
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by fancy geometric and "New York, Oct 18" duplex postmark on reverse of cover to Scotia, N.Y., front with "Gallant Charge of the Hawkins Zouves at Roanoke Island" multicolored allover Magnus patriotic design, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 4,500.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:48:32 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2174
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by target cancel duplexed with "Detroit, Mich., Mar 7" double circle postmark on cover showing very rare early illustrated advertising design in black on for Cocked & Uncocked Thunderbolt Rifles, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Biddle. Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST EARLY GUN ADVERTISING COVER IN EXISTENCE.
The Howard "THUNDERBOLT" was the brainchild of two brothers - Charles and Sebre Howard. Sebre is responsible for the basic design, Patent number 36,779 being registered in his name on October 28, 1862. This original patent describes a breech-loading lever-operated rifle. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:48:59 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2175
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Couple nibbed perfs, tied by neat "Poolsvile, Md., Feb 4" cds on patriotic cover showing bronze Magnus "Camp Scene" design, to Dublin, N.H.; few light cover tone spots not detracting, Very Fine and choice, a very rare used Magnus patriotic design. Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:49:33 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2176
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 67
1861, 5¢ buff. Neat magenta grid cancels, exceptional centering amid wide balanced margins with design completely free from perforation all around, brilliant true buff color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $6,500). Scott No. 67; $1,000.
A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 1861, 5¢ BUFF ISSUE BEARING A RARE MAGENTA COLOR CANCELLATION - A TRUE CONDITION AND CANCEL RARITY COMBINATION. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,000
Opening US$ 5,000.00
Sold...US$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:50:03 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2177
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 67
1861, 5¢ buff. Blue Baltimore, Md. and red transit town cancels, exceptional centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich bold color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1999 & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $3,000). Scott No. 67; $750.
A LOVELY USED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5¢ BUFF ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $750
Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:51:10 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2178
Symbol: Cat No: 68
1861, 10¢ green. Tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Jan 19" cds on cover from British Columbia to San Francisco, additionally franked with B.C. & V.I., 1865, 3d blue, horizontal strip of 3 (7, clipped perfs) overlapped by U.S. 10¢, canceled by barred "10" oval handstamps of Williams Creek; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a marvelous and very scarce combination usage, with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 68; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:51:41 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2179
Symbol: Cat No: 68
1861, 10¢ green. Horiz. pair, small flaws, tied by New York Foreign Mail Grid cancels on 1869 folded letter from New York N.Y. to Manzanillo, Cuba gray folded letter, carried as endorsed by "Fah Kee" via Santiago de Cuba, Manzanillo (11.12) arrival backstamp, black "CVBA" straightline on flap and matching "2" Real due handstamp, Very Fine use at two-times the 10¢ rate from New York via Bermuda to Cuba. Scott No. 68; Estimate $400 - 600.
ONE OF LESS THAN 10 STRIKES RECORDED OF THE "CVBA" STRAIGHTLINE.
Instead of the "NA" handstamp for Norte America, St. Jago de Cuba struck a "CVBA" handstamp (Cuba) from 1866 to 1872. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:52:12 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2180
Symbol: Cat No: 69
1861, 12¢ black. Slightly overlapping on fresh cover to London, England, tied by two strikes of fancy Stars in Shield in Circle handstamps with matching "Sacramento, Cal., Jan 13, 1866" cds alongside, light red "New York, Am. Pkt., 3, Feb 10" exchange cds and London entry date stamp; small expertly repaired edge nick at top, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare foreign usage bearing this fancy Sacramento cancellation, ex-Kramer. Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 52. Scott No. 69; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:52:47 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2181
Symbol: Cat No: 70
1862, 24¢ red lilac. Lovely warm shade, tied by bright blue grid, matching "Keene N.H. Sep. 14, 1863" cds on folded letter to London, England, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' Sep. 15" credit cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Sep. 16th to Queenstown arriving Sep. 25th, red London Paid (9.26) arrival cds, Extremely Fine, a beautiful usage with a gorgeous stamp and perfectly-struck markings, with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 70; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:53:28 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2182
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 70c
1861, 24¢ violet, thin paper. Neat blue Cincinnati, O. town cancel, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, especially difficult for this poorly centered tight margin issue, strong pastel-like purplish "Cincinnati" violet shade, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2021 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $5,100). Scott No. 70c; $2,250.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ VIOLET ISSUE BEARING A BLUE CINCINNATI, O. TOWN CANCEL. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,250
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2183
Symbol: Cat No: 71
1861, 30¢ orange. Wide margins and brilliant color, tied by fancy circle of wedges cancel on a fresh envelope with embossed "Revere House" return address sent to Paris, France, red "Boston, Paid 12, 9 Nov" credit cds lower left, red 1868 French transit cancel and framed "PD", manuscript "via Liverpool", Extremely Fine and choice, signed Holcombe, with 1992 Holcombe certificate. Scott No. 71; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:54:53 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2184
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 72
1861, 90¢ blue. Neat large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, rich vibrant color on fresh bright paper, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1995, 1999 & 2017 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 72; $625.
A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90¢ ISSUE BEARING A NEAT COMPLIMENTARY LARGE BOSTON PAID CANCELLATION. US$0 (Image)
Scott $625
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2185
Symbol: Cat No: 73
1863, 2¢ Black. Block of 4, full fresh o.g. which has been lightly hinged once at top and bottom, well centered, rich color and beautiful impression, bright and very fresh, a couple of minor perf separations at top, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73; $2,750.
A LOVELY MULTIPLE RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN THIS OUTSTANDING CONDITION. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,750
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2186
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 73
1863, 2¢ black. Grid cancel, choice centering amid huge well balanced margins, bold color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, a very rare choice jumbo example of the 2¢ Blackjack issue, with 2022 P.F. certificate,Graded (XF 90J, SMQ $425). Scott No. 73; $60. US$0 (Image)
Scott $60
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:56:35 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2187
Symbol: Cat No: 73
1863, 2¢ Black. Tied by "Philada. Pa., Post Office, Jun 30, '64" double circle postmark with a second strike alongside on locally addressed cover with illustrated "Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission" imprint in red with address imprint at left; 2¢ with insignificant corner flaw, Extremely Fine,ex-Haas, with 1976 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 73; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A GORGEOUS 2¢ BLACK JACK USE ON ILLUSTRATED GREAT CENTRAL FAIR SANITARY COMMISSION COVER. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:56:58 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2188
Symbol: Cat No: 73
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by "Rock Island, Ill, Oct 15, 64" cds and target duplex on 1¢ Star Die (U19) entire to Cumberland Md. from prisoner of war at the Rock Island Barracks to Cumberland Md., blue "R.I. Barracks, Prisoners Letter, Examined" oval handstamp and manuscript "Ex" in pencil, Very Fine. Scott No. 73; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE 2¢ BLACKJACK USE ON A 1¢ STAR DIE ENTIRE FROM A CIVIL WAR PRISONER INTERNED IN ROCK ISLAND BARRACKS. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:57:31 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2189
Symbol: Cat No: 73
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by blue circular handstamp on yellow drop rate cover with U.S. Sanitary Fair Commission, Northwestern Fair, Chicago, Ill. illustrated shield corner card, matching "Waukegan, Ill., Sep 6, 1865" cds, with original enclosure, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 2¢ BLACK USE ON FANCY NORTHWESTERN SANITARY FAIR CORNER CARD COVER. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:58:03 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2190
Symbol: Cat No: 73
1863, 2¢ black. Well centered, beautifully tied by vivid red fancy star cancel on ladies cover with matching red "New York City" postmark alongside, 2nd strikes at right, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover. Scott No. 73; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:58:29 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2191
Symbol: Cat No: 73a
1863, 2¢ black, diagonal bisect, used as 1¢ as part of 3¢ rate. Lower left portion of stamp in pair with normal (being very well centered), canceled and tied by brownish black fancy segmented target handstamp on cover to Green Castle, Pa., matching "Leitersburg, Md., Nov 9" cds alongside, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1968 (photocopy) & 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 73a; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN BISECT USAGES OF THE 2¢ BLACKJACK IN A PAIR PAYING THE 3¢ SINGLE DOMESTIC RATE.
Accompanied by a cover from same correspondence showing the 1861 3¢ as postage, with both covers endorsed "Paid" in same hand at top. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 15:59:26 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2192
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 75
1862, 5¢ red brown. Deep rich color on bright paper, exceedingly well centered within balanced margins, neat circular grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,175), only 7 graded higher, all at 95. Scott No. 75; $425.
A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ RED BROWN 1861 ISSUE, PARTICULARLY SCARCE IN PREMIUM USED CONDITION. US$0 (Image)
Scott $425
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 16:00:01 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2193
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 76
1863, 5¢ brown. Neat green quartered cork cancel, uncommonly wide margins with design clear of perfs at sides and bottom and framline at top only barely touching, rich vivid color on bright paper, Very Fine and attractive, a wonderful 1863 5¢ brown issue bearing a very rare color cancellation, with 2012 & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (F-VF 75). Scott No. 76; $875.
A STUNNING EXAMPLE WITH THIS VIVID GREEN CANCELLATION. US$0 (Image)
Scott $875
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 16:00:28 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 107
Lot No: 2194
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 78c
1863, 24¢ blackish violet. Fancy cogwheel cancel, rich distinctive blackish violet color, Fine and attractive, with 1983 & 2018 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 78c; $17,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24¢ BLACKISH VIOLET - THE RAREST STAMP OF THE 1861-66 ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
