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1847, 5¢ red brown. O.g., extra large balanced margins all around, rich color, a Superb gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $32,500). Scott No. 1; $6,000.
THE HIGHEST GRADED MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE, AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP OFFERED TO AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME.
The next highest grade for an original gum example is 90 by the P.S.E., while without gum the highest is 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $6,000
Opening US$ 29,000.00
Sold...US$ 29,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:10:27 EST
Sold For 29000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3013
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown. Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, clean impression, rich color nicely complemented by blue Philadelphia Pa. circular datestamp, huge even margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at top, beautiful rich color nicely complemented by blue Philadelphia cds, a Superb gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $3,500). Scott No. 1; $475.
A WONDERFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.
Accompanied by April 15th 1849 cover from which this stamp originated. US$0 (Image)
Scott $475
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:11:27 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3014
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown. Large to huge margins including bottom sheet margin, rich color, canceled by bold strike of blue "PAID" handstamp, matching "Baltimore Md. Nov 27" cds on 1847 folded cover to Washington D.C.; stamp lifted and hinged in place, Extremely Fine and choice use,ex-Mirsky. Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:17:37 EST
Sold For 725
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3015
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins, rich color and a beautiful sharp impression, tied by neat blue "Troy, N.Y., Feb 4" cds on blue cover to South Easton, N.Y., 1850 docketing at left; slight ink smear in address panel, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3016
Symbol: Cat No: 1 var.
1847, 5¢ red brown. Position 100R with bottom sheet margin and large margins other sides including portion of stamp above, shows small horizontal line below bottom right frameline and top margin shows part of adjoining Position 90R with double transfer in bottom frameline visible, pen-canceled and tied by blue Philadelphia cds on March 1849 folded letter to New Hope Pa., Extremely Fine stamp showing an interesting plate variety,ex-Saadi, Gross, with 1995 and 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:14:10 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3017
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, large margins all around except close at bottom left, rich color, each neatly tied by red circular grid cancel, matching "Providence R.I., Oct 20" cds and bold "10" rating handstamp on 1848 folded letter to New Orleans La., Very Fine and choice pair used on cover,Census 13361. Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:14:59 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3018
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown. Margins large to just into frameline at top, tied by red grid handstamps on 1851 folded letter sheet to Bordeaux, France, matching "New Orleans, La., Jun 15" cds, red "Colonies, &c Arts. 13" accountancy box handstamp, red Calais transit cds and "15" decimes due handstamp, reverse with receiving postmark; some minor cover wear & small erosion hole, otherwise Very Fine,ex-Mirsky. Scott No. 1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE TRANSATLANTIC USAGE SENT ON THE LAST PACKET PRIOR TO THE DEMONETIZATION OF THE 1847 ISSUE.
Sent aboard the Cunard "America" departing Boston on June 25th and arriving in Liverpool on July 7th. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:15:42 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3019
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, clear to huge margins, tied by square red grid cancels, matching "New-York, Jun 23" cds on blue 1849 folded letter to St. Catherines, Canada West, endorsed "paid to the lines", light Queenston transit (6.26) cds and manuscript "4½" pence due rating, Very Fine,ex-Gross, with 1990 and 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE PAIR USED ON COVER TO CANADA. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:16:02 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3020
Symbol: Cat No: 1 var.
1847, 5¢ deep red brown. Exceptionally deep rich color and proof-like impression from the First Printing, full margins to clear at bottom right, tied by blue grid cancel with matching "Baltimore Md. Aug 17" cds on light gray 1847 folded letter with printed letterhead from the Western Bank of Baltimore to Hagerstown Md., Very Fine and choice second-month use. Scott No. 1 var.; Estimate $600 - 800. US$600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:17:06 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3021
Symbol: Cat No: 1a var.
1847, 5¢ grayish brown, double transfer (type "A"). Position 80R1, showing clear double transfer of top frame line. Large to huge margins including part of right sheet margin, deep shade and early impression, tied by light strike of blue grid of dots cancel with matching "Amherst Mass. Mar 10" cds on blue folded cover to Bernardston, Mass.; 5¢ with very minor small bleaching spots in right margin, still an Extremely Fine stamp,ex-Saadi, Gross, with 1995 and 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1a var.; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3022
Symbol: Cat No: 1a
1847, 5¢ dark brown. Vertical pair, clear to large margins, deep rich color, tied red paint grid cancels, matching "St. Louis Mo. '10' Oct 9" integral-rate cds on gray folded cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE AND CHOICE USE OF A 5¢ DARK BROWN VERTICAL PAIR ON COVER. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:18:28 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3023
Symbol: Cat No: 1a
1847, 5¢ dark brown. Large margins to clear at top right, early impression, dark shade described on 1993 certificate as "Scott 1a, Dark Brown, in the family of Ridgway's Sepia (XXIX 17"-m)", tied by two strikes of blue "5" in circle handstamp, additional strike at right, and by matching "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 4" cds on 1848 blue folded letter to South Lee Mass.; some bleached stains along vertical file fold at center, Very Fine example of this rare shade,ex-Saadi, Gross, with 1993 and 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1a; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3024
Symbol: Cat No: 1b
1847, 5¢ orange brown.top sheet-margin pair, ample to huge margins, distinctive pale shade and worn-plate impression, tied by red circular grid cancels, matching "Paid" straightline and "Portsmouth N.H., Jun 9" cds on buff cover to Columbia, Kentucky, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Brigham, Matthies, Boker, Gross. Scott No. 1b; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A STUNNING TOP SHEET-MARGIN PAIR OF THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE USED FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE TO KENTUCKY. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:20:58 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3025
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at lower left, deep shade and crisp impression showing every detail of the engraving, red grid cancel, a Superb gem, with 1981 and 1998 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates Graded (Superb 98; SMQ $6,250). Scott No. 2; $775.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. US$0 (Image)
Scott $775
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:22:25 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3026
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Blue circular grid cancels, large beautifully balanced margins all around, intense color and impression, a Superb gem, with 2002 and 2013 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF-S 95 XQ denoting Exceptional Quality), plus 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $6,250), only six examples graded higher, all 98J. Scott No. 2; $800.
A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE CANCELED IN BLUE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $800
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:22:53 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3027
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Large even margins, crisp impression, tied by clear strike of red Scarab fancy cancel, matching red "St. Johnsbury Vt. May 30" cds on blue 1849 folded letter to Buffalo, New York, fresh and Extremely Fine use, USPCS Census 13911, ex-Haas, Garrett ("Elite"), Boker, Gross, with 1981 and 2020 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 2; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE FAMOUS ST. JOHNSBURY SCARAB FANCY CANCEL.
The USPCS census lists only six 10¢ covers with this fancy cancel. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:23:16 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3028
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Four large to huge margins including part of adjacent stamp at top, tied by vivid red square grid cancel, matching "New-York Oct 5" cds at center on 1848 light blue folded letter to Reading Pa., Extremely Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE USE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:23:48 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3029
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Large margins, beautiful detailed impression, tied by sharp strike of red square grid cancel, matching red "New-York, Mar 16" cds on gray 1850 folded letter to Keokuk, Iowa, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1996 and 2021 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 2; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A BEAUTIFUL 10¢ 1847-ISSUE USE OVER 300 MILES TO KEOKUK, IOWA. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:24:43 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3030
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Large to huge wide margins, tied by neat red circular grid cancel, matching red "New-York, Oct 19" cds on 1849 gray folded letter to London, Canada West, black "Queenston U.C., Oct 21, 1849" exchange cds with manuscript "8" pence due rating, reverse with red Hamilton (10.22) transit and red London (10.23) arrival cds, Extremely Fine,ex-Provera, with 1992 and 2021 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE 10¢ 1847-ISSUE CROSS-BORDER USE TO CANADA. 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, 13:25:38 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3031
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Large margins all around, tied by red square grid cancel and "New-York, Oct 7" cds on blue folded cover from the Merritt correspondence to St. Catherines, Canada West, endorsed "paid to the Lines" at top left, partial Queenston (10.9) and manuscript "4½" pence due rating; cover with minor stain bottom right corner, otherwise Extremely Fine,ex-Haas, Boker, Gross, with clear 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE USE TO CANADA. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:26:18 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3032
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Clear to large margins, detailed impression, tied by red square grid cancel, matching "New-York, Sep 23" cds on blue 1850 folded cover to Quebec, Canada East, red Montreal (9.25) exchange cds and manuscript "4½" pence due rating, red Quebec (9.6) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce use, with 1998 Roumet certificate. Scott No. 2; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 650.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3033
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Ample to mostly large margins, tied by red square grid cancel, matching red "New-York, Sep 7" cds on 1848 blue folded cover from the Joseph correspondence to Montreal, Canada with usual lines through address, Canadian manuscript "4½" pence due marking, red Montreal (9.10) receiving backstamp, Very Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:27:08 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3034
Symbol: Cat No: 2, 2 var.
1847, 10¢ black, horizontal strip of three. Positions 31-33R, left stamp Type B double transfer, three large to huge margins including left sheet margin, right two stamps ample margins at bottom, left stamp just touched to just in at bottom, canceled by light strikes of red grid on folded cover from Panama to G. W. P. Bissell in San Blas, Mexico, docketed at right "1850 Panama Nov. 21--Perry Gmo and Bissell acknowledging receipt of silver last reunited in the steamer to Panama"; left pair with minor vertical creases, Very Fine and rare left-margin strip of three used from Panama to Mexico, USPCS Census 10219., ex-Emerson, Burroughs, Hindes, Garrett, Ishikawa, Hackmey, Gross, signed Stanley B. Ashbrook, with 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2, 2 var.; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 ISSUE USED ENTIRELY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES FROM PANAMA TO MEXICO.
This cover originated in Panama and was stamped by the U.S. mail agent and consul, Amos B. Corwine, before it was carried on a Pacific Mail Steamship Co. steamer on the coastal route to San Francisco. Among the stops made on this route was the Mexican port city of San Blas. Official records of 1847 stamp distribution indicate that 25 sheets of the 10¢ (2,500 stamps) were sent on June 22, 1850, to Corwine in Panama, and received on July 16. Another 25 sheets were sent on January 17, 1851, and received March 21. The stamps on this cover come from the first supply. The USPCS 1847 census lists ten covers originating in Panama. This is one of three addressed to a destination outside of the United States, including one to Mazatlan and two to San Blas/Tepic. It is written on paper watermarked "J WHATMAN / 1850".
References: Illustrated in "1847 Covers from Panama" by Creighton C. Hart, Chronicle 58. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 30,000.00
Sold...US$ 30,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:28:50 EST
Sold For 30000
1851 1¢-3¢ Issues
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3035
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 5A
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib. Position 3R1E, huge margins all around superbly framing the key type characteristics, wonderful bright Plate 1 Early color with a sharp impression, neatly canceled by Cincinnati Ohio cds, a Superb gem,ex-Kirke, with 1975 and 1985 P.F., 2011 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $50,000). Scott No. 5A; $6,750.
THIS EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 1¢ TYPE IB FROM PLATE ONE EARLY IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E., THE SOLE EXAMPLE AND HIGHEST AWARDED FOR ANY TYPE IB.
The type 1b issues were only produced from the early state of plate one. Six positions at the top of the right plate, positions 3R-6R and 8R-9R, furnished all of these types distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. Out of the six positions, positions 6R & 8R are known as the best examples as the scrolls are nearly complete at the bottom while the lesser examples the scrolls at bottom are not as complete. Due to near complete scrolls at the bottom, many examples of type 1b are cut into at the bottom. The stunning example offered has large margins all around and shows the entire design. US$0 (Image)
Scott $6,750
Opening US$ 35,000.00
Sold...US$ 35,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:29:58 EST
Sold For 35000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3036
Symbol: Cat No: 6 var.
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia, "Curl on Shoulder" plate variety. Large bottom sheet margin showing full plumes, other sides full to large, deep rich Plate 4 color with a deeply etched impression, tied by "New-York, May 8" cds on May 7th 1857 Chemung Railroad Company printed notice to Baths N.Y., Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Polland, Hackmey, Gross, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 6 var.; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1¢ TYPE IB 1851 ISSUE USED ON COVER, PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE WITH THE "CURL ON SHOULDER" PLATE VARIETY.
Scott value for No. 6 on cover is $14,000 and for 97L4 "Curl on Shoulder" off cover is $10,500.
Plate 4 imperforate stamps are rare and desirable because they were issued in April, May and briefly in June 1857, just before perforations were introduced. The extremely rare Type Ia, showing full design at bottom, was produced from only 18 of the 20 subjects in the bottom row of both panes of Plate 4. The position 97L4 "Curl on Shoulder" variety resulted from a tiny thread adhering to the relief during the transfer process. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 13,000.00
Sold...US$ 13,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:31:17 EST
Sold For 13000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3037
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7 var.
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, dropped relief double transfer. Position 1L2, neat town corner cancel, huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, exceptional crisp early impression clearly showing the drop relief at top and the start of surface cracking of the plate, rich intense color on bright paper, a Superb gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $3,500). Scott No. 7 var.; $140.
A TRULY OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE II SHOWING THE POSITION 1L2 DROPPED RELIEF.
This position on plate 2 sits just to the left of the top of the so called "big crack" plate flaw, and is believed that this drop relief is the cause of the big crack plate flaw that developed on this plate. This position is a unique double transfer in that no re-entry actually shows on the design itself, rather the bottom portion of the relief transferred to the margin above this position. US$0 (Image)
Scott $140
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:32:20 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3038
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III. Position 73R4, huge margins all around including part of three adjoining stamps, intense Plate 4 color with a sharp flawless impression clearly showing breaks in outer lines, light strike of cds cancel, a Superb jumbo gem,ex-Merlin, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $32,500). Scott No. 8; $1,500.
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 1¢ TYPE III GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY THE P.S.E. - THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE IT.
Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,500
Opening US$ 12,000.00
Sold...US$ 12,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:32:44 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3039
Symbol: Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III, position 99R2. Large to huge margins including part of bottom sheet margin, just barely in at left, intense color and sharp impression, tied by grid cancel on June 1, 1856 light blue Philadelphia printed circular handsomely addressed to Washington Pa., endorsed "Circular" at top, fresh and Very Fine,ex-Gross. Scott No. 8; $15,000.
A CHOICE 1¢ 1851 IMPERFORATE TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2 USED ON A BEAUTIFUL GEM CIRCULAR.
Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. The most notable exception is Position 99R2. According to the Neinken book, "The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry, that was short transferred both at top and bottom, over an original entry that had been erased… The reason that 99R2 is the finest example of Type III is because of its very short transfer at top and at bottom, giving us the wide breaks in these lines." (p. 184). US$0 (Image)
Scott $15,000
Opening US$ 7,000.00
Sold...US$ 7,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:33:09 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3040
Symbol: Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III, Position 99R2. Horizontal strip of three, types II-II-III, Positions 97-99R2, the right stamp - Position 99R2 - has full margins all around at top and bottom framing the key elements of the Type III design (the wide breaks in outer lines), left stamps with large to just touched margins, strong shade on crisp paper, tied by two strikes of "Hartford Ct., Dec 4, 1857" cds on cover to Worcester Mass.; strip with crease at top and tiny tear in each stamp, Very Fine appearance, with 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 8; $16,500.
A NEW DISCOVERY OF THE EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1851 1¢ IMPERFORATE TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2 IN A STRIP OF THREE. THE 99R2 IS THE BEST EXAMPLE OF TYPE III, WITH THE WIDEST BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM.
Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. The most notable exception is Position 99R2. According to the Neinken book, "The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry, that was short transferred both at top and bottom, over an original entry that had been erased… The reason that 99R2 is the finest example of Type III is because of its very short transfer at top and at bottom, giving us the wide breaks in these lines." (p. 184). US$0 (Image)
Scott $16,500
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:33:41 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3041
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa. Plate 4, huge margins including sheet margin at left, detailed impression clearly showing wide break in top outer line, deep rich color on bright paper, light unobtrusive strike of New Orleans cds leaves entire design clearly visible, a Superb jumbo,ex-Collier, Merlin, with 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $16,250). Scott No. 8A; $800.
A REMARKABLE SHEET-MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1851 TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY THE PSE - THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in the outer line at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here is a superb example of this type, which clearly shows the wide break at top and the complete bottom line. Plate 4 imperforate stamps are desirable and rare since they were issued in April-June 1857 shortly before perforations were introduced.
Only three stamps have been graded by the PSE in the lofty grade of Superb 98 Jumbo. US$0 (Image)
Scott $800
Opening US$ 11,000.00
Sold...US$ 11,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:34:50 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3042
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Jumbo margins all around including significant portions of all eight adjoining stamps, deep rich color and strong impression, Iowa City cds cancels, a Superb jumbo, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded (Gem 100 Jumbo, SMQ $2,750 as 100, unpriced as 100J). Scott No. 9; $100.
A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1851 TYPE IV IMPERFORATE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF 100 JUMBO BY THE P.S.E. US$0 (Image)
Scott $100
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:35:20 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3043
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Horizontal pair, huge margins all around including significant portions of nine adjacent stamps, beautiful bright shade, canceled by two strikes of "San Francisco Cal., 18 Aug" cds and matching "Paid" straightline, a Superb gem pair, with 1998 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded (Gem 100 Jumbo, SMQ unpriced). Scott No. 9; $210. US$0 (Image)
Scott $210
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:36:23 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3044
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Margins large to just in, in combination with 1851, 3¢ dull red, vertical strip of three (11A), all tied by grid handstamps, bold red "New Orleans, La., May 1" balloon cds on folded letter sheet to Tampico, Mexico, oval "Veracruz, 1 Mayo, 1855" entry date stamp and matching "4" reales rate handstamp; cover file fold affecting bottom stamp in 3¢ strip, otherwise Very Fine and scarce franking, Illustrated in Simpson and Alexander on page 276., ex-Neinken, Wagshal, signed Ashbrook, with 1973 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:37:28 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3045
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Position 73L1L, recut once at top and bottom, four nice margins, bright color and paper with sharp impression, neatly tied by "Albany N.Y. Oct 17" cds on 1854 folded printed proxy from the New York Central Railroad Company with printed address to Albany N.Y., vertical file fold at left, fresh and Very Fine, a choice drop letter use, ex-Middendorf. Scott No. 9; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:38:03 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3046
Symbol: Cat No: 9 var.
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, major double transfer. Position 97L1L, recut once at top, major double transfer which is especially noticeable at bottom, ample margins to clear, tied by "Hartford Ct. Apr 5" cds on April 2, 1855 folded circular from Hartford Probate Court addressed locally, a Very Fine drop letter use,ex-Middendorf. Scott No. 9 var.; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:38:55 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3047
Symbol: Cat No: 9 var.
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, double transfer. Position 72L1L, recut once at top and bottom, with large double transfer, large margins, bright shade, tied by "New-York Feb 13" cds on blue 1856 folded Cyrus W. Field & Co. circular printed in magenta, addressed to Lee Mass., clear strike of red "Circular Paid" straightline handstamp at top left, circular advertises a variety of fine rag papers, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 9 var.; Estimate $400 - 600.
Cyrus West Field (1819-1892) was an American businessman and financier who, along with other entrepreneurs, created the Atlantic Telegraph Company and laid the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean in 1858. He was involved in many other enterprises including paper manufacturing. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:39:18 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3048
Symbol: Cat No: 10
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. Position 15L1i, four clear to full margins, intense rich color tied by sharp large "Paid" in circular grid cancel, red "Boston, 17 Aug" cds on blue 1852 letter to New Orleans La., fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 10; $260. US$0 (Image)
Scott $260
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:39:57 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3049
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 10A
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Lower left corner margin single, huge margins all around including portions of stamps at top and right, deep rich color, neatly canceled by New York Sep. 4th cds's, a Superb gem, with 2001 (as strip of three) and 2013 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded (Gem 100, SMQ $5,500). Scott No. 10A; $150.
A EXTRAORDINARY CORNER-MARGIN SINGLE OF THE 3¢ ORANGE BROWN, TYPE II 1851 ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY THE P.S.E. - THE HIGHEST GRADED AND SOLE EXAMPLE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $150
Opening US$ 6,750.00
Sold...US$ 6,750.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:41:45 EST
Sold For 6750
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3050
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 10A
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Ample to mostly huge margins, rich deep color, neatly tied by blue "Philadelphia, Pa., Sep 15" cds on 1851 folded letter to Providence, R.I., Extremely Fine and attractive. Scott No. 10A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:42:04 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3051
Symbol: Cat No: 10A
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Margins large to into frameline at top, canceled by complete strike of blue fancy circle of wedges cancel on fresh blue folded cover with matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and matching "A. & St. L. & A. & Kenbk, R.R., 24 Sep" cds to Lewiston, Me., Very Fine and attractive use, a lovely fancy cancel usage on the Atlantic & St. Lawrence & Androscoggin & Kennebec Railroad, with 2018 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 10A; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:42:26 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3052
Symbol: Cat No: 10A
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Position 71R2E, four full to large margins including adjacent stamp at top, strong color, tied by neat contrasting blue "Springfield O. Jan 19" cds on clean cover to Pontiac, Michigan, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 10A; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:42:54 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3053
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 11 var.
1857, 3¢ claret, type I. Huge margins that capture portions of six adjoining stamps, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold strike of town cds cancel, a Superb gem,ex-Kirke, with 2010 P.F., 2007 and 2012 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded (Gem 100; SMQ $1,000). Scott No. 11; $25.
A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ CLARET TYPE I 1857 ISSUE GRADED PERFECT GEM 100 BY THE P.S.E. US$0 (Image)
Scott $25
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:43:41 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3054
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Position 45L4, ample to just clear margins, canceled by two manuscript strokes and tied by orange "Contoocook N.H. May 26" cds on small piece, Very Fine and rare orange town cancel, with 2002 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 11; $268. US$0 (Image)
Scott $268
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:44:19 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3055
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Margins clear to slightly in, bright color, horizontal crease at top, tied by blue "Andover Mass. Jan 12" cds on cover to Corisco, West Africa, addressed to Mrs. George McQueen, sender's directive "Via No. 28 Centre Street, New York", neat "Boston Br. Pkt. 14 Jan." backstamp indicating this was sent from Andover to the foreign-mail office at Boston, but then redirected to the Centre Street mission address in New York City, Very Fine and extremely rare early use to Africa,ex-Piller, Giamporcaro, Hackmey, Gross, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE 1851 IMPERFORATE ISSUE COVER TO AFRICA.
Mrs. George McQueen traveled to Corisco in 1855 and married a missionary. This letter was carried by hand to Corisco in West Africa. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:46:01 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3056
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I.horizontal strip of four, large margins to slightly in at bottom, tied by "Wilkes Barre, Pa. Sep 20" cds on orange registered cover to Philadelphia Pa. with manuscript "No. 32, R" registry marking at left, Very Fine and scarce registered use, a lovely cover showing four-times the 3¢ rate plus registry fee paid in cash, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:46:36 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3057
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Full margins to just clear at bottom, rich color, tied by Odd Fellows Three Links, Seeing Eye and Cross Arrows masonic fancy cancel (FR-N Mb I), matching "Canton Ms. Apr 4" cds on buff cover from the Buchannon Carroll & Co. cover to New Orleans La., Very Fine, with 1987 and 2019 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:48:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3058
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Large margins to just touched at bottom left, tied by well-struck Geometric fancy cancel and "PAID" handstamp, red "Salem Ms. '3 cts.' 5 Apr" integral-rate cds on orange buff cover to Greenland N.H.; minor edgewear, Very Fine and attractive cover with an unusual cancel. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:48:29 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3059
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Huge margins showing portions of five adjacent stamps and right sheet margin, bright color with beautiful contrasting dark blue New Castle Pa. cds cancel, a Superb gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded (Gem 100, SMQ $1,000). Scott No. 11A; $22.
A REMARKABLE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ DULL RED TYPE I 1852 ISSUE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL, GRADED PERFECT GEM 100 BY THE P.S.E. US$0 (Image)
Scott $22
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:49:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3060
Symbol: Cat No: 3
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Horizontal pair, lifted from its original position over 13¢ stamp, the left 3¢ is repaired with piece added at top, canceled by partial strike of San Francisco cds, used in combination with Hawaii, 1851, 13c Blue, "Hawaiian Postage" (3), type II, the righthand position in setting of two, huge margins except ample at left (between two positions), slight creasing and small tears typical of the fragile pelure paper that have been treated by a paper restorer, both stamps paying United States and Hawaiian composite postage of 5¢ Hawaiian, 2¢ ship captain's fee and 6¢ U.S. transcontinental rate on 1854 buff cover to Thomas Croswell & Son in Farmington Falls, Maine, original letter from George D. Gower datelined "Lahaina March 22d/54" no longer accompanies; minor cover edge staining removed and opening tear sealed at upper left, the Missionary is intact without any paper addition or painting-in of design as so often encountered, Very Fine appearance,ex-Hackmey, Gross, Middendorf, with 1999 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $50,000 - 75,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED MIXED FRANKING OF THE HAWAIIAN 13¢ "HAWAIIAN POSTAGE" MISSIONARY AND UNITED STATES STAMPS.
Cover #10 in the Gregory 13¢ "Hawaiian Postage" Issue (Scott 3) Cover Census of 11 covers. This is the only 13¢ "Hawaiian Postage" cover in the census used with United States stamps and one of only eight covers with complete stamps available to collectors. The earliest known use (No. 1) has most of the stamp torn away, and there are two covers (No. 2, No. 9) ensconced in the National Postal Museum.
This cover was carried by the brig "Prince de Joinville" from Honolulu Mar. 23rd 1854 to San Francisco arriving Apr. 10th. It was carried on steamship "John L. Stephens" from San Francisco Apr. 15th to Panama and probably by USMSS "Illinois" from Aspinwall Apr. 17th to New York arriving Apr. 25th.
The sender, George D. Gower, was born Aug. 31, 1826 at Farmington, Maine and later operated a lumber business in New Haven, Conn. While he lived in Lahaina during the 1850s, he regularly read Anglican services at his home on Sunday afternoon, frequented by whaler captains and others. He served as Customs Collector of Lahaina from 1851 to 1854.
The 13¢ "Hawaiian Postage" Missionary pays the correct composite rate (5¢ Hawaiian, 2¢ ship captain's fee and 6¢ U.S. transcontinental rate). During the Treaty Period, the short-lived paste-over practice at the Honolulu Post Office of affixing United States stamps (6¢ postage) over Hawaiian postage was probably done as a precaution against having United States postage charged to the recipients of letters from Hawaii. When United States postage stamps were used, no "Ship" or rate markings were applied at San Francisco to the paste-over covers, but 2¢ was charged to the account of the Honolulu post office for the ship fee paid with the Hawaii stamp. In his book, Fred Gregory records only one paste-over Missionary cover and eight with 1853 Kamehameha III Issue. US$50,000-75,000 (Image)
Est. $50,000-75,000
Opening US$ 90,000.00
Sold...US$ 90,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2022, 13:53:30 EST
Sold For 90000
Sale No: 105
Lot No: 3061
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Position 37R2, extra large margins to just barely in at top left including part of adjoining stamp at top, pen canceled and tied by bold strike of Canadian 7-ring target cancel on buff cover from Port Rowan, Upper Canada to Danville Pa. red "Port Rowan U.C. JU 8, 1855" cds and matching red "Paid 6d" in circle rating handstamp, red "CANADA, PAID 10Cts" two-line exchange handstamp; stamp lifted and reaffixed, cover split at sides and neatly rejoined, missing small part of bottom flap, Very Fine,ex-Simpson, Ishikawa, Hackmey, Gross, with 1979 and 2021 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A WONDERFUL USE OF THE 3¢ 1851 ISSUE USED FROM CANADA TREATED AS FULLY PREPAID, ONLY A HANDFUL OF 1851 ISSUE COVERS ARE KNOWN USED FROM CANADA.
The sender affixed the U.S. 3¢ stamp in Canada to prepay U.S. postage. The Canadian post office canceled the stamp and Canadian postage of 6 pence was prepaid in cash. Dr. Chase's notes on back including "The 3c 51 is rarer than the 1847 issue used from Canada". US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
