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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 92

United States
Offices in China

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1501
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image U.S. Postal Agencies, Shanghai, China, Jul 7, 1917. Duplex postmark tying 2¢ red (scissor separated) on cover to Greensburg, Pa., with "Lieut C.P. McFeathers, U.S.S. Monocacy" corner card, censor tape at right with "No 32-VR." handstamp on reverse; minor cover tone spot, Very Fine, this being one of three known U.S.S. Monocacy Yangtze Patrol covers.
Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 210.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:09:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1502
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Cat No: Q5

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image Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ carmine rose. Tied by "Miles City & Spok. R.P.O., W.D., Oct 5, 1913" duplex postmark on cover to Shiga, Japan, with original enclosure; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a rare solo usage to Japan.
Scott No. Q5; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:09:27 EST
Sold For 170


Carriers and Locals

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1503
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image U.S. Mail, City Delivery, 1, Aug 15. Partial cds (Skinner-Eno PM-CR 3) and sharp "U.S. Mail, 4. P.M." framed handstamp on folded cover with red "Bogotá, Franca." oval postmark and matching "1" rating handstamp, ms. "$" adjacent, addressed to New York City, reverse with additional red "3" handstamp and ms. "$" adjacent, docketed "Deposited in the Post Office of Bogota New Granada the twenty third day June 1856 by me P Wilson Commissioner"; refolded slightly, Very Fine and unusual inbound New York carrier use from Colombia.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:10:08 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1504
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Cat No: 6LB5d

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image New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on green. Canceled by red "U.S." in octagon handstamp on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., red "New York, Nov 15" cds and blue manuscript "12½" rating; cover flaws with top and bottom flaps missing, Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 6LB5d; $1,250. Scott $1,250
(Image)

Scott $1,250

Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:11:09 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1505
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Cat No: 15L13

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image Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black. Acid tied on blue mourning cover bearing two 3¢ dull red (11A) singles, pos. 61R3, 59R3, each with four margins, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa., Mar 30" cds to New York N.Y., "Blood's Despatch, Mar. 30, 4½ P.M." cds, Very Fine and attractive mourning cover use.
Scott No. 15L13; $1,000. Scott $1,000
(Image)

Scott $1,000

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:12:08 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1506
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Cat No: 15LU6A

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image Blood & Co., envelope, 1848-60, "Pre Paid" red on buff. Cancelled by "Blood's Despatch, Nov. 10, 10½ A.M., 1856" cds to local street address, Very Fine and rare, a deep shade of paper.
Scott No. 15LU6A; $350. Scott $350
(Image)

Scott $350

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:12:25 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1507
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Cat No: 40L4a

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image City Despatch Post, 1847-50, 2¢ black on green, "C" at right inverted. Position 36. Defective and in at left, tied by manuscript criss-cross cancel on locally addressed cover, Fine appearance, still a presentable and unique on cover example of this extremely rare variety with approximately half a dozen example known on any paper type, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 40L4a; $4,000 off cover; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Scott $4,000 off cover
Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $4,000 off cover
Est. $1,000-1,

Opening US$ 750.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:12:41 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1508
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Cat No: 143LU2

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image Wells Fargo & Co., 1862, 10¢ blue. Printed frank on 1861, 3¢ pink front (U34) rebacked, used as unaddressed paste-up with black company frank at top and allover brown "Gould & Curry, Silver Mining Co." shaded ad, canceled by blue circular "Wells, Fargo & Cos Express, S.Frco, Apr 3" date stamp with second strike alongside; some edge nicks and small tear, F.-V.F. appearance, ex-Lichtenstein and Golden.
Scott No. 143LU2; $9,500.

ONE OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE WELLS FARGO & CO. 1862 10¢ BLUE VIRGINIA PONY EXPRESS FRANK OF WHICH BOTH ARE FRONTS ONLY - A GREAT WELLS, FARGO & CO. PONY EXPRESS RARITY. Scott $9,500
(Image)

Scott $9,500

Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:12:59 EST
Sold For 3000


Postmasters' Provisionals & 1847 Issue

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1509
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Cat No: 10X1

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image Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black. O.g., lightly hinged, full margins, bold color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 10X1; $350. Scott $350
(Image)

Scott $350

Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:13:30 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1510
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Cat No: 1, 1a, 1b, 1d

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image 1847, 5¢ shades. Four singles in shades: in brown, dark brown (dot in "S" variety), orange brown and brown orange, margins large in in; small flaws except the first, Fine appearance, each with 2011 Weiss certificate.
Scott No. 1, 1a, 1b, 1d; $2,475. Scott $2,475
(Image)

Scott $2,475

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:14:24 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1511
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Cat No: 1

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image 1847, 5¢ deep red brown. Neat square grid cancels, ample margins, stunningly rich color and a detailed early impression, Very Fine and attractive, simply gorgeous, with 1991 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 1; $350. Scott $350
(Image)

Scott $350

Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:15:19 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1512
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Cat No: 1

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image 1847, 5¢ red brown. Four full to large margins, red grid cancel, Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; $350. Scott $350
(Image)

Scott $350

Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:15:48 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1513
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Cat No: 1a

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image 1847, 5¢ dark brown. Tied on piece by magenta grid cancels, clear to large margins, bold color, Very Fine, a very scarce color cancel, with 1983 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1a; $675. Scott $675
(Image)

Scott $675

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:18:13 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1514
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Cat No: 1b

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image 1847, 5¢ orange brown. Red circular grid cancel, clear to huge margins, strong bright color, Very Fine and attractive, with 2013 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. 1b; $725. Scott $725
(Image)

Scott $725

Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:18:56 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1515
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Cat No: 2

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image 1847, 10¢ black. Blue integral rate town cancel, large to huge margins, strong color and early sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, an exceptional 1847 10¢ issue, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,000).
Scott No. 2; $775. Scott $775
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Scott $775

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


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:19:44 EST
Sold For 2700

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1516
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Cat No: 2 var.

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image 1847, 10¢ black, double transfer (type "D"). Position 41R1, showing double transfer of left and bottom frame lines. Ample to large margins, deep shade nicely complemented by blue grid cancels leaving the double transfer of the bottom and left framelines completely visible, Very Fine and choice, ex-Saadi, Gross, with 1969 and 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2 var.; $2,200.

A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE WITH TYPE D DOUBLE TRANSFER.

Philip Wall records only 42 off-cover examples of the Type D double transfer.
Scott $2,200
(Image)

Scott $2,200

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


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:20:49 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1517
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Cat No: 2

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image 1847, 10¢ black. Light blue town cancel, clear to large margins, strong color and crisp impression, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2; $825. Scott $825
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Scott $825

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:21:16 EST
Sold For 600


1875 Reproductions of the 1847 Issue

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1518
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Cat No: 3P1-4P1

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image 1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢-10¢ complete, hybrid large die proofs. Each stamp size, mounted on India and die sunk on 79x91mm cards, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 3P1-4P1; $1,800. Scott $1,800
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Scott $1,800

Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:21:54 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1519
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Cat No: 3P2a-4P2a

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image 1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢-10¢ complete, small die proofs ("Panama-Pacific"). Both 23 x 28mm; each with characteristic light toning, 10¢ trivial tiny thins, Very Fine and rare set.
Scott No. 3P2a-4P2a; $5,500.

ONLY FIVE SETS OF THE 1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC SMALL DIE PROOFS ARE RECORDED.

In 1915, for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, a limited special printing of 413 different small die proofs was created. Printed on yellowish wove paper, they are extremely scarce. At most five sets were produced. This is the first set of the 1847 Issue proofs we have offered.
Scott $5,500
(Image)

Scott $5,500

Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:22:47 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1520
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Cat No: 3-4

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image 1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢-10¢ complete. Without gum as issued, well matched ample to large margins, strong colors, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. 3-4; $2,000. Scott $2,000
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Scott $2,000

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


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 21:23:31 EST
Sold For 1450

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