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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 90

United States
Regular Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 321
Symbol:
Cat No: 5

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image Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose. Neat town cancel, large to huge margins, brilliant rose shade, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking used gem, with 1999 P.F. & 2013 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,000).
Scott No. 5; $400. Scott $400
(Image)

Scott $400

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


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:33:32 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 322
Symbol:
Cat No: 5

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image Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ deep rose. Margins large to just into frameline at top, tied by bold blue "Lynchburg, Va., Jul 11" cds on "J.R. Holcombe & Co., Bankers" corner card cover to Buckingham C.H., Va.; cover with horizontal file fold and missing most of backflap, Very Fine and a lovely shade on cover.
Scott No. 5; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:34:24 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 323
Symbol:
Cat No: 10

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image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines". Clear to large margins showing portions of framelines at right and bottom, tied by "Mobile, Ala., Feb 10" cds on cover to Shieldsborough, Miss., with red brown "Write Often" Three Verse Poem Imprint at upper left, Very Fine, with 1998 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 10; $10,000; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A RARE USAGE OF THE 1863 10¢ "FRAME LINES" ISSUE ON A SOLDIER'S SYMPATHY IMPRINT COVER. Scott $10,000
Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Scott $10,000
Est. $3,000-4,000

Opening US$ 2,900.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:34:50 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 324
Symbol:
Cat No: 10

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image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines". Outstanding single showing three full framelines, tied by "Mobile, Ala., Jul. 10, 1863" double circle postmark on lemon advertising cover to Orrville, Ala., advertising corner card in blue of "Walker, Mead & Co., Mobile", included is original enclosure; stamp with faint diagonal crease at upper right, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 10; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,900.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:35:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 325
Symbol:
Cat No: 13-DDP

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image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, die proof on wove. 26x32mm, intense deep color and strong impression, shows clear diagonal crosshatching throughout background and complete outer line, these features are only partially evident or not present at all on issued stamps; couple small thin spots, otherwise Extremely Fine, ex-Murphy, with 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 13P5a $4,000.
C.S.A. Catalog No. 13-DDP; $4,500.

THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 1863 20¢ WASHINGTON ISSUE ESSAY DIE PROOF.

This is listed in the CSA catalog as a "Progressive Die Proof", which signifies an essay state. This is the only example we have found with huge margins, and we note only one other example cut to stamp size (soiled and corner crease).
C.S.A. Catalog $4,500
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C.S.A. Catalog $4,500

Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:35:28 EST
Sold For 2900

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 326
Symbol:
Cat No: 14TC5

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image Confederacy, 1862, 1¢ light yellow brown, unissued, trial color plate proof on wove. Gutter block of 8, ample to large margins, bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice, an extremely rare trial color plate position multiple.
Scott No. 14TC5; $4,000 for singles. Scott $4,000 for singles
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Scott $4,000 for singles

Opening US$ 1,400.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:35:58 EST
Sold For 0


Canal Zone & Cuba

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 327
Symbol:
Cat No: 91a

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image Canal Zone, 1926, 17¢ black, sharp "A", "ZONE" only. Bottom margin single, o.g., very lightly hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine, rare with only 40 examples produced, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 91a; $1,000. Scott $1,000
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Scott $1,000

Opening US$ 725.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:36:14 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 328
Symbol:
Cat No: U3a

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image Cuba, Envelope, 1899, 2c on 2¢ green, double surcharge. Both surcharge clear and strong, Very Fine and choice, ex-Tows, M. White, Robertson & Drucker, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. U3a; $4,500.

ONE OF TWO KNOWN UNUSED EXAMPLES OF THE 1899 2C ON 2¢ DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR - A GREAT CUBA STATIONERY RARITY. Scott $4,500
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Scott $4,500

Opening US$ 3,750.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:36:30 EST
Sold For 0


Hawaii - Postal Markings and Illustrated & Adverti

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 329
Symbol:

image Hawaii, (Oahu) Honolulu, U.S. Postage Paid, Oct 4. Red cds (236.05) on fresh 1852 cover addressed to Jacob Dawson in New York, with red "San Francisco, Cal., Nov 1" cds with matching straight line "Paid" and "8" in circle handstamps, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

A RARE COVER FROM THE DAWSON CORRESPONDENCE CARRIED ABOARD THE SAME SHIP AS THE FAMOUS DAWSON 2¢ & 5¢ MISSIONARY COVER.

Carried aboard the American brig "Mary A. Jones" on October 5th and arrived in San Francisco October 25th.
Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

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


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:38:25 EST
Sold For 3500

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 330
Symbol:
Cat No: U.S. 17

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image Hawaii, (Oahu) Honolulu, U.S. Postage Paid, Dec 10. Bold red cds (236.05) on 1855 cover to Edgartown, Mass. with green "Thomas Spencer, Ship Chandler & Commission Merchant, Honolulu, Sandwich Islands" cameo corner card, franked with U.S. 1851, 12¢ black, margins mostly large to just into frameline at lower right, tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Jan 5" cds; cover with small corner repairs at top and stamp with small tear at top, Very Fine appearance, ex-Wheeler.
Scott No. U.S. 17; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE CORNER CARD FROM SHIP CHANDLER AND HAWAIIAN MAIL FORWARDER THOMAS SPENCER.

Capt. Thomas Spencer operated a ship chandlery in Honolulu from 1851 until 1861 when he moved to Hilo. He used at least two different style forwarder handstamps, a red oval handstamp used in 1852 and later an octagonal handstamp known used between 1855 and 1857 when this cover was sent. Carried aboard the American brig "Agate" leaving Honolulu December 10th and arriving in San Francisco on December 27th.
Est. $15,000-20,000 (Image)

Est. $15,000-20,000

Opening US$ 13,000.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:38:57 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 331
Symbol:
Cat No: 82

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image Hawaii, Hawaiian Flag. Red and blue design on cover to East Whitman, mass., franked with 1899, 5¢ blue tied by purple "Lahaina, Maui, Oct 21, 1899" cds and target duplex, Honolulu transit and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a very scarce and attractive patriotic usage, ex-Pietsch & Twigg-Smith, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 82; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Opening US$ 2,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:39:21 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 332
Symbol:

image Hawaii, "Hawaiian Islands." Map. Map design showing longitude and latitude lines and town names, on letter sheet datelined "Honolulu, June 19th, 1868" with letter regarding weather and other general topics; some hinge reinforcements at folds with some slight splitting at top of letter sheet, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

A WONDERFUL AND RARE ILLUSTRATED HAWAIIAN MAP LETTER SHEET. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:40:16 EST
Sold For 625

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 333
Symbol:
Cat No: 76

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image Hawaii, Oahu Railway and Land Company. Illustrated corner card showing Locomotive, on cover to Spreckelsville, franked with 1894, 5¢ rose lake tied by "Honolulu, H.I., Jul 14, 1899" duplex postmark, Very Fine, a very rare illustrated design.
Scott No. 76; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:41:06 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 334
Symbol:
Cat No: 76

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image Hawaii, Volcano House, Crater of Kilauea, Hawaii, H.I. Purple handstamp corner card on cover to Columbus, Ohio, franked with 1894, 5¢ rose lake tied by bold socked-on-the-nose strike of purple "Volcano House, Hawaii, Apr 7, 1899" cds (MH 281.01), partial Honolulu duplex, reverse with Hilo and San Francisco transit and receiving postmarks; cover with light edge wear and small tear at right, Very Fine, a striking usage from Volcano House.
Scott No. 76; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:42:10 EST
Sold For 950


Hawaii - Regular Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 335
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Cat No: 4

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image Hawaii, 1851-52, 13¢ blue "Missionary". Full seven bar "Jupiter" grid cancel, margins clear to just touching, strong bright color; small repair and minor tears, Very Fine, Scott catalog for examples with minor faults that are skillfully repaired, ex-Harris and Ishikawa.
Scott No. 4; $35,000.

AN LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 13¢ "H.I. & U.S. POSTAGE" MISSIONARY ISSUE.

The second issue 13¢ Missionary's primary change in design of the upper tablet of the first issue "Hawaiian Postage" to read the more appropriate "H.I. & U.S. Postage" as the issue prepaid both the 5¢ Hawaiian and 6¢ United States rate plus 2¢ ship fee.
Scott $35,000
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Scott $35,000

Opening US$ 25,000.00
Sold...US$ 25,000.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:42:54 EST
Sold For 25000

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 336
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Cat No: 5a

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image Hawaii, 1853, 5¢ blue, thick white paper, line through "Honolulu" variety. Position 2, red Honolulu and black San Francisco town cancels, full well balanced margins all around, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 5a; $3,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL AND ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1853 5¢ KAMEHAMEHA III LINE THROUGH "HONOLULU" VARIETY. Scott $3,000
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Scott $3,000

Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:43:38 EST
Sold For 2300

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 337
Symbol:
Cat No: 8

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image Hawaii, 1857, 5¢ blue, thin white paper. Light face free San Francisco town cancel, ample to large margins, rich vibrant color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, an extremely difficult stamp to obtain so exceptional and rarely encountered in sound condition, ex-Twigg-Smith, with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 8; $750. Scott $750
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Scott $750

Opening US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:44:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 338
Symbol:
Cat No: 15

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image Hawaii, 1863, 1¢ black on grayish. Plate 4B, type IX, position 9, without gum, large to mostly huge margins, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 15; $650. Scott $650
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Scott $650

Opening US$ 475.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:44:29 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 339
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Cat No: 20 var.

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image Hawaii, 1864, 2¢ black, "broken toe" variety. Plate 5-C, type IV, position 4, light square grid cancel, ample to large margins, Very Fine and choice, a rare variety, especially so in used condition, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 20 var.; $1,500 for normal. Scott $1,500 for normal
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Scott $1,500 for normal

Opening US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:44:44 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 340
Symbol:
Cat No: 22

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image Hawaii, 1865, 5¢ blue on blue. Plate 12-A, type II, position 6, without gum, large margins all around, bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott No. 22; $575. Scott $575
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Scott $575

Opening US$ 475.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 17:44:57 EST
Sold For 0

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