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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 92

United States
Airmail Issues
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1468
Symbol:

image Wm. D. Banister, Aeronaut, Adrian City, Mich. Illustrated corner card depicting a manned balloon on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) s.e. at top, cancelled by grid, matching "Adrian Mich. Feb. 15, 1861" cds to North Ridgeway N.Y.; barely reduced at right, stamp with crease, few cover flaws, gently cleaned, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A SCARCE ILLUSTRATED DESIGN FROM THIS FAMOUS MIDWESTERN BALLOONIST.

William D. Banister of Michigan was a professional balloonist active in the 1850s and 1860s. His is considered the earliest confirmed aeronatical stationery in America. Banister's epic achievement was a 350-mile balloon flight in four hours from Adrian, Mich. to Clarion Penn. Pilot and passenger were found unconscious, still ensnared in a tree, when rescued. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:47:12 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1469
Symbol:

image French Balloon Caricature. All-over french caricature of balloons descending amid crowd, on cover with blue "Danville, Vt. Dec 30" cds and manuscript "Paid 3 cts" at right to Worcester Vt., original 1851 enclosure; ink smudge, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A RARE FRENCH BALLOON CARICATURE USE IN VERMONT. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:48:01 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1470
Symbol:

image Wise Manned Balloon. Handstamped cachet of manned balloon illustration with "Wise" inscription and flags, on circa 1861 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire cancelled with partial Dec. 5th cds and addressed in Wise's hand to Professor Lowe in Washington D.C.; large tear, and some edgewear, Fine and rare use.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

This envelope was from John Wise to T.S.C. Lowe, Chief of the United States Balloon Corps. Wise was the most acclaimed balloonist in America in his time. He established a flight record of 802 miles in 20 hours in 1859. Lowe was the chief aeronaut of the Union Army from June 1861, to the end of 1862 and organized the aerial units of the Union Army. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:48:33 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1471
Symbol:

image Wm. D. Banister, Aeronaut, Adrian City, Mich. Partial strike of illustrated corner card handstamp depicting a manned balloon, on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by grid, partial cds to Belmont Wisc.; faulty, Fine appearance, a scarce illustrated design from this famous Midwestern balloonist.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:49:07 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1472
Symbol:

image Wise Manned Balloon. Handstamped cachet of manned balloon illustration with "Wise" inscription and flags, piece of orange cover bearing pen cancelled 3¢ rose (65), huge margins, s.e. at right, addressed in Wise's hand to Dabney D.C. at Sidney College Va., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

John Wise was the pre-eminent aeronaut of his time. He aspired to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in 1859. Starting from St. Louis for New York, Wise set a long distance record of 802 miles. From Lafayette, Ind. in the balloon "Jupiter", Wise carried 146 pieces of mail starting in August 1859. This example of Wise's handstamp is most unusual for being at the right side of this 1861 circa envelope. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 180.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:49:29 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1473
Symbol:

image "Secession" Balloon. Blue Civil War patriotic design showing burst balloon with falling soldier, on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) strip of three, tied by town cds duplexed with circular grid cancel; top edge repair and no flap, Fine and rare design.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:50:22 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1474
Symbol:

image Balloon. Blue-black hot air balloon handstamp struck at top left of local Philadelphia cover to Professor Lowe bearing Blood & Co., 1854 (1¢) bronze on lilac (15L14), acid tied, "Blood's Penny Post Philada. May 24 8A.M." double-circle datestamp, Very Fine, a very early balloon-related cover sent to Professor Thaddeus Lowe.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED BLOOD & CO. LOCAL USE WITH A BALLOON HANDSTAMP.

References: Illustrated in Catalog of Classic American Airposts and Aeronautica 1784-1900 by Schoendorf on p. 33. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:50:51 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1475
Symbol:

image Wise Manned Balloon. Handstamped cachet of manned balloon illustration with flags, earliest state of the design before "Wise" was added to the side of the balloon, on 3¢ dull red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire addressed in Wise's hand to William Markoe in St. Paul, Minnesota Territory, endorsed "Hurry up Uncle Sam" at left, receipt docketing at right "John Wise June 16th 1857, Recd. 23rd, Noted"; small repair at top, some edgewear, F.-V.F. and scarce, ex-Schoendorf.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

THE EARLIEST OF THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS WISE CACHET HANDSTAMP.

The recipient, William Markoe was the first aeronaut in Minnesota

References: Illustrated in Catalog of Classic American Airposts and Aeronautica 1784-1900 by Schoendorf on p. 31. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:51:11 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1476
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image 1859-63, Correspondence to Balloonist Prof. Lowe. Group of 5 covers addressed to Prof. Lowe including 1859 Providence R.I. to Lowe in New York bearing 3¢ dull red (26) docketed by Lowe at left, and 1860 Washington D.C. #26 address to "Mr. Lowe, Professor, Balloon" in Philadelphia, etc.; mixed condition, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Complete Images. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:51:30 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1477
Symbol:

image Airmail Via Seaplane, From Midway Islands, To Honolulu, T.H., May 20 1935. Purple 4-line handstamp on "6th Marines, F.M.F., USS Utah, Midway Islands" penalty cover to San Diego, Cal., bold "U.S.S. Utah, May 17, 1935, Midway Islands" postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 210.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:51:44 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1478
Symbol:
Cat No: C13-C15

image Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete. Each of separate flown cover (65¢ on card), $2.60 on 2¢ entire, lower values from California, purple U.S. and red German cachet handstamps, Very Fine.
Scott No. C13-C15; Estimate $500 - 750.

Complete Images. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:52:17 EST
Sold For 675

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1479
Symbol:
Cat No: C13

image Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin. Block of 4 with plate number tied on flown cover on the 1930 South American flight, all appropriate marking & cachets, Very Fine.
Scott No. C13; Estimate $200 - 300.

Reverse. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:52:54 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1480
Symbol:
Cat No: C14, C13

image Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin. In combination with Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin, horizontal pair on flight cover, neatly tied by "Washington D.C., Apr 19, 1930" First Day of Issue duplex cancels, purple U.S. and red German flight cachet handstamps and round flight backstamp, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. C14, C13; Estimate $500 - 750.

Reverse. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:53:29 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1481
Symbol:
Cat No: C14

image Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin. On flown 2¢ entire additionally uprated with Airmail 10¢ Lindbergh, tied by "San Bruno, Calif., May 2, 1930" duplex postmarks, purple U.S. and red German flight cachets, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine.
Scott No. C14; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:54:10 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1482
Symbol:
Cat No: C15

image Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin. Tied by "Washington D.C., Apr 19, 1930" First Day of Issue slogan machine cancel on airmail flight cover, purple U.S. and red German flight cachets and round flight receiving backstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. C15; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 20:54:55 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1836
Symbol:
Cat No: C1

image Airmail, 1918, 6¢ orange. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering and margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1997 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $400).
Scott No. C1; $110. Scott $110
(Image)

Scott $110

 Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:46:54 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1837
Symbol:
Cat No: C2

image Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green. Top margin plate block of 6 with arrow, o.g., hinge remnant, fresh with deep color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. C2; $900. Scott $900
(Image)

Scott $900

 Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:47:29 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1838
Symbol:
Cat No: C3

image Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue. Top margin plate block of 12 with plate no.'s "8493" & "8492", double "Top" and arrow, o.g., couple stamps hinged, others never hinged, rich colors, F.-V.F.
Scott No. C3; $1,250.

Reverse. Scott $1,250
(Image)

Scott $1,250

 Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:48:02 EST
Sold For 625

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1839
Symbol:
Cat No: C6

image Airmail, 1923, 24¢ carmine. Bottom margin plate block of 6, o.g., top center stamp lightly hinged, other never hinged, strong color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. C6; $1,700. Scott $1,700
(Image)

Scott $1,700

 Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:48:32 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1840
Symbol:
Cat No: C13-C15

image Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete. O.g., never hinged, rich deep colors, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. C13-C15; $1,640. Scott $1,640
(Image)

Scott $1,640

 Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:49:15 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1841
Symbol:
Cat No: C13-C15

image Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete. Plate number singles, o.g., 65¢ & $1.30 hinge remnant, $2.60 lightly hinged, rich colors, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. C13-C15; $1,060.

Reverse. Scott $1,060
(Image)

Scott $1,060

 Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:49:45 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1842
Symbol:
Cat No: C13-C15

image Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete. $2.60 left margin plate no. single, o.g., never hinged, rich color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. C13-C15; $1,640. Scott $1,640
(Image)

Scott $1,640

 Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:50:20 EST
Sold For 675

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1843
Symbol:
Cat No: C13-C15

image Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete. O.g., never hinged, rich colors; $1.30 with minor gum skips, gum crease and reperfed at top, otherwise F.-V.F., each with 2012 Weiss certificate.
Scott No. C13-C15; $1,750. Scott $1,750
(Image)

Scott $1,750

 Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:50:43 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1844
Symbol:
Cat No: C13-C15

image Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete. Blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged without the normal gum skips, all fresh with rich colors, Very Fine, a choice never hinged multiple set.
Scott No. C13-C15; $6,560 for singles. Scott $6,560 for singles
(Image)

Scott $6,560 for singles

 Opening US$ 2,700.00
Sold...US$ 2,700.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:51:15 EST
Sold For 2700

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1845
Symbol:
Cat No: C13-C15

image Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete. Matched set of top margin block of 4 with plate numbers, o.g., never hinged (small gum skips), strong to rich colors, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive matched set.
Scott No. C13-C15; $6,560. Scott $6,560
(Image)

Scott $6,560

 Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:51:50 EST
Sold For 3500

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1846
Symbol:
Cat No: C15

image Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin. Top margin plate no. "20090" block of 6, o.g., top left stamp very lightly hinged, others never hinged, wonderful overall centering and strong intact perforations all around, rich deep color and exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. C15; $5,500. Scott $5,500
(Image)

Scott $5,500

 Opening US$ 4,500.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:52:37 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1847
Symbol:
Cat No: C22

image Airmail, 1937, 50¢ China Clipper. Wide margin top margin plate no. "21624" block of six, o.g., never hinged, exceptional overall centering, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90).
Scott No. C22; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50¢ CLIPPER ISSUE IN THE WIDE TOP PLATE BLOCK FORMAT.

This wide margin plate block is one of the rarest airmail issue plate blocks with only a handful known. Scott catalog notes for this issue - "wide full selvage top margin plate blocks of No. C22 are extremely scarce and sell for $3,00.00 or more" (versus $85.00 price for regular plate block). Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:53:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1848
Symbol:
Cat No: C23a

image Airmail, 1938, 6¢ Eagle, imperf horizontally. Corner margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged (natural gum skip and small h.r. in top left selvedge, well away from design), rich colors, bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. C23a; $600. Scott $600
(Image)

Scott $600

 Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Jun-10-2020, 01:53:40 EST
Sold For 290
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