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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 90

United States
1847-60 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 161
Symbol:
Cat No: 11A

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image 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Large margins, small flaw at top left, tied by well-struck "New-York Apr 21" cds on 1853 New York Crystal Palace "The Industry of All Nations" illustrated buff cover to Piermont N.Y.; cover with minor cosmetic edge improvements, Extremely Fine appearance and rare design.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

A VERY RARE 1853 CRYSTAL PALACE "THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS" ILLUSTRATED COVER, ONLY THREE EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED BY BOMAR IN COLLECTOR'S HANDS.

The Crystal Palace was built in 1853 in what is now Bryant Park, it was destroyed by fire in 1858.
Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:01:58 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 162
Symbol:
Cat No: 11A

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image 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. On two allover illustrated Intemperance covers; one the "Intemperance is the Curse of the World" design with Hale imprint on cover to Newark, O. with stamp tied by blue "Trenton, N.J., Feb 17" cds, other the "Intemperance is the Bane of Society" design with Jewett imprint on cover to Westfield, Mass. with stamp tied by indistinct Connecticut cds; second cover with stamp slightly creased from overlapping cover, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive propaganda duo.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:02:30 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 163
Symbol:
Cat No: 11A var.

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image 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, unofficial "Chicago" perf 12½. S.e. at right and a couple light creases, tied by "Chicago, Ill., Feb 11, 1857" cds on cover to Chesterville, O.; cover with light edge wear and faint staining, F.-V.F. appearance, illustrated in Karlen, signed Ashbrook.
Scott No. 11A var.; $8,000.

A RARE USE OF THE 3¢ 1851 ISSUE WITH UNOFFICIAL CHICAGO PERFORATIONS ON COVER.

Wilson Hulme recorded 40 examples used on cover and 30 used off-cover in his 1997 census in Chronicle 175. Since that time a small number of additional examples have been discovered.
Scott $8,000
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Scott $8,000

Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:03:08 EST
Sold For 2000

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
1847-60 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 164
Symbol:
Cat No: 20+25+33

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image 1857, 1¢ blue, type II, two singles. Plate 2. In combination with 1857, 3¢ rose, type I, gutterline single + 10¢ green, type III, three singles on cover to Mendrisio, Switzerland, all tied by Binghamton, N.Y., Dec 31, 1857 cds's, red "12" credit handstamp and reverse with New York, Br. Pkt., Jan 6 cds on reverse, Basel transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine.
Scott No. 20+25+33; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE THREE COLOR FRANKING PREPAYING THE 35¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO SWITZERLAND. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:03:37 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 165
Symbol:
Cat No: 31

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image 1857, 10¢ green, type I, horizontal strip of four (positions 91-94L1). Wide margins, tied by "New Orleans, La., Mar 27, 1859" cds's on folded letter paying the four times 10¢ rate to Vera Cruz, Mexico, "3" reales due handstamp at left, manuscript "Pr Steamer Quaker City" ship endorsement at bottom., Very Fine, ex-Caspary, Rust & Klein, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 31; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 1857 10¢ TYPE I ON COVER TO MEXICO - CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST ON COVER USAGES KNOWN. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

Opening US$ 4,000.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:04:03 EST
Sold For 0

United States
1847-60 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 166
Symbol:
Cat No: 35

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image 1859, 10¢ green, type V. O.g., barest trace of hinge, intense deep dark color, wide margins showing partial captured imprint in left margin, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of seven examples to receive this grade with only one higher, with 2009 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,200).
Scott No. 35; $210. Scott $210
(Image)

Scott $210

Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:04:37 EST
Sold For 1100

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
1847-60 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 167
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Cat No: 36B

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image 1859, 12¢ black, plate III. Perfectly centered with large well-balanced margins, proof-like color and impression on crisp white paper, nicely contrasted by face-free strike of red 3¢ integral credit datestamp, a stunning Superb gem, ex-Drucker, "Natalie Grace", with 1982 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $6,750).
Scott No. 36B; $290.

THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE 3, THE ONLY USED EXAMPLE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.

Plate 3 stamps (Scott 36B) are characterized primarily by uneven or broken outer framelines of the design. The subjects on Plate 1, which produced Scott Nos. 17 and 36, have even framelines that were extensively recut. With Plate 3, stamp spacing was increased horizontally to make room for the perforations. While one would expect that in the intervening period since Plate One, that much improvement was made in stamp production and quality, but that was not to be the case with Plate Three. The stamps are of relatively poor quality, missing part or all of many of the frame lines, are blurred in appearance, and were on poorer quality paper. Stamps from both plates with the centering and wide margins evident in this example are extraordinary.
Scott $290
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Scott $290

Opening US$ 12,500.00
Sold...US$ 12,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:05:54 EST
Sold For 12500

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 168
Symbol:
Cat No: 37-E2 var.

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image 1851, 24¢ Washington essay, 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 $7,500 - 10,000.

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. $7,500-10,000 (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000

Opening US$ 6,250.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:06:39 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 169
Symbol:
Cat No: 37

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image 1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Perfectly centered within unusually wide margins, bright color, light strike of red grid cancel leaves design clearly visible, a Superb gem, ex-Drucker, "Natalie Grace", with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $8,500.00).
Scott No. 37; $465.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 24¢ 1860 ISSUE, ONE OF ONLY FOUR USED EXAMPLES GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E. THIS ISSUE IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.

Although the 24¢ denomination was introduced in 1857, it was not put into use until July 1860. The issue was demonetized only thirteen months later. The 24¢ denomination was primarily used for the 24¢ U.S.-G.B. treaty rate to the United Kingdom. Toppan Carpenter's typically erratic perforating continued with the 24¢ issue, coupled with the short period of use, are the primary reasons why superb used examples of the 24¢ 1860 are so difficult to find.
Scott $465
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Scott $465

Opening US$ 10,500.00
Sold...US$ 10,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:07:44 EST
Sold For 10500

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 170
Symbol:
Cat No: 37

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image 1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Well centered and deep color, tied by bold blue "Cincinnati, O., Aug 15" cds and grid duplex on cover to Perth, Scotland, with red and blue Flag Patriotic design with verse below, red "3" credit handstamp and London entry cds, receiving backstamp; stamp with a few perf flaws at right, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Matthies.
Scott No. 37; $4,000. Scott $4,000
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Scott $4,000

Opening US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:08:15 EST
Sold For 0

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
1847-60 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 171
Symbol:
Cat No: 37+35

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image 1860, 24¢ gray lilac. In combination with 1859, 10¢ green, type V slightly overlapping on folded letter to Quito, Ecuador in care of U.S. Consul at Guyaquil, canceled by grid handstamp with matching "Bloomsburg, Pa., May 3" origin cds below, New York red "24" cent credit handstamp and "Panama, May 20, 1861" transit cds; 24¢ with margins flaws, Very Fine appearance, ex-"Sevenoaks".
Scott No. 37+35; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A SCARCE USE AT THE 34¢ PACKET RATE TO ECUADOR FROM THE BUCKALEW CORRESPONDENCE. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,350.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:08:35 EST
Sold For 0

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
1847-60 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 172
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Cat No: 38-E2 var.

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image 1857, 30¢ black, die essay. On India mounted on card. (55x66mm), showing incomplete shading in scroll at sides of "30" value, bold color, Very Fine and choice, Scott catalog value for cut to stamp size #38-E1 at $1,750, this full card example is considered to be unique, ex-"Lake Shore", with 2005 P.F. certificate (for "38-E1VAR").
Scott No. 38-E2 var.; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE 1857 30¢ FRANKLIN PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY WHICH IS UNLISTED IN FULL CARD FORMAT. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:08:56 EST
Sold For 1900

United States
1847-60 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 173
Symbol:
Cat No: 38

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image 1860, 30¢ orange. Full o.g., well centered amid remarkably wide margins, radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with only eight examples to receive this grade with only six examples grading higher, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $5,000).
Scott No. 38; $1,900.

AN EXCEPTIONAL WIDE MARGIN MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 30¢ FRANKLIN ISSUE. Scott $1,900
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Scott $1,900

Opening US$ 2,800.00
Sold...US$ 2,800.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:09:29 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 174
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Cat No: 43

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image 1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green. Without gum as issued, deep rich color, F.-V.F., a handsome sound example of the 1875 10¢ Reprint, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 43; $2,500. Scott $2,500
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Scott $2,500

Opening US$ 1,450.00
Sold...US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:10:19 EST
Sold For 1450


1861-66 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 175
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Cat No: 63-E4E

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image 1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in black. Die on old proof paper. (60x69mm), progressive essay showing vignette, labels, side ornaments and reversed "1" values at right (similar to the unique 63-E4), with additional pencil shading in the upper right value design, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63-E4E; $3,500.

A UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE ESSAY OF THE UNADOPTED 1861 1¢ FRANKLIN DESIGN. Scott $3,500
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Scott $3,500

Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:11:05 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 176
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Cat No: 63-E5 var.

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image 1861, 1¢ Franklin essay, by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., in blue. Die on old proof paper. (60x63mm), engraved vignette, labels plus side ornaments, with additional pencil numerals in corners with different ornaments (similar to the unique 63-E5 and 63-E7 essays), bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63-E5 var.; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE ESSAY OF THE UNADOPTED 1861 1¢ FRANKLIN DESIGN IN BLUE.

Six unique progressive essays exist of this unadopted 1861 design. Two examples are in black (one offered here) and four in blue. However the 63-E6 is incorrectly listed in Scott as a die proof on old paper. Instead, this essay is composed of 1857 1¢ issue cut down and backed on cardboard with similar pencil numerals in corners.
Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

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


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:11:45 EST
Sold For 2300

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 177
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Cat No: 65

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image 1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by bold "Jacksonville, Ill., Jun 29, 1862" cds on cover to Chicago, Ill., with multicolored Magnus dual panel patriotic design showing President's House and Women in Wheatfield, receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine, a choice Magnus patriotic usage, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:12:18 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 178
Symbol:
Cat No: 65

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image 1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by "Lowell, Mass., Mar 22" cds on patriotic cover to Philadelphia, Pa., blue George Washington design with Hoffman & Knickerbocker imprint below, 1862 docketing on reverse, Extremely Fine, a very rare used design.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:12:49 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 179
Symbol:
Cat No: 65

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image 1861, 3¢ rose. Just tied by full strike of fancy Horse Head cancel on cover to Selma, Ala., matching "Walnut Grove Ill. Aug 21" cds alongside; cover lightly toned and slightly reduced at right, a Very Fine strike, a very rare fancy pictorial cancellation, unlisted in Skinner-Eno, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 950.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:13:16 EST
Sold For 0
Canada
1861-66 Issues

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 180
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Cat No: 67

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image 1861, 5¢ buff. Neatly tied by "Milwaukee, Wis., Jun 7, 1862" origin cds and matching small grid handstamp on cover to Digby, Nova Scotia, treated as an unpaid letter with "10" rate handstamp and reverse with matching "Boston, Br. Pkt., Jun 11" exchange cds, "Ud. States, Halifax, Ju 13, 1862" entry backstamp and matching "15 cts" due upon arrival; small portion of backflap missing affecting Boston mark, Very Fine, an interesting part payment usage, illustrated in Brookman Vol. II (page 33), ex-Haas.
Scott No. 67; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

AN ATTRACTIVE USAGE OF THE 1861 5¢ BUFF ISSUE ON COVER TO NOVA SCOTIA. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 15:13:42 EST
Sold For 0

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