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1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), disturbed o.g. hinge remnant, deep orange brown shade, nice margins for this, scarce original gum example, appealing stamp; reperforated which is not mentioned on accompanying certiicate, almost Very Fine, with 2010 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $1,200 Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), top right corner margin block of 32, fresh with bright color, with partial imprint capture at lower right; partially separated and rejoined at center, a light crease mostly along the center row's perforations but touching designs in a few places; bottom left stamp with a tiny thin, three stamps never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, Largest recorded block of the 1861 5¢ orange-brown, and the largest multiple of any of the 5¢ 1857-1861 issue colors, ex Caspary, Klein,
Despite the relatively large number of 5¢ orange browns that reached collectors after the issue was demonetized, multiples are scarce, most having been broken up over the years to feed the market's demand for singles. This is the largest recorded block of any of the 1857-61 5¢ varieties. The second-largest known multiple—the Whitman-Caspary mint block of nine—realized $60,000 at auction in 2009.
A true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.. Scott $56,000 as blocks of four Suggested Bid $30,000-40,000 (Image)
1861, 5¢ deep orange brown, type II (Scott 30), horizontal pair, red grid cancels, extremely well centered for these, vivid shade, particularly attractive for this desirable multiple; left stamp light diagonal crease, small scrape and pinhole on right stamp, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,250 Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
1860, 5¢ brown, type II (Scott 30A), disturbed o.g., deep rich shade, vivid impression, clear margins all around, scarce and appealing stamp, Fine to Very Fine, with 2001 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $2,200 Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
1860, 5¢ brown, type II (Scott 30A), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant, scarce original gum block, well centered for these with perfs clear all around, fresh and vibrant, highly desirable multiple; a few minor perf separations around the edges, not listed on accompanying certificate, Fine to Very Fine, Ex-Worthington and one of the finest available, with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $25,000 Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000 (Image)
1860, 5¢ brown, type II (Scott 30A), black grid cancel, outstanding balanced margins, rich color, face free cancel, premium used example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $475. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
1860, 5¢ brown, type II (Scott 30A), pretty stamp with crisp color and solid margins; couple slightly shorter perfs not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $280 Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
1857, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 31), in glorious color with sharp detail; paper fresh, the stamp cancelled by a magenta grid, Fine to Very Fine, a pretty stamp. Scott $1,100 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
1857, 10¢ green, types II, III & I (Scott 31,32,33), vertical combination strip of 3, black New Orleans town postmarks and partial red postmark, extremely rare multiple, each with large margins on three sides, deep color, sharp impression showing clearly defined type characteristics, important plate position piece; scissor separated at left, slightly blunting some perfs, light corner crease at top right, bottom stamp nibbed perforations, lovely Fine appearance, with 2017 P.F. and 2014 Weiss certificates. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
1857, 10¢ green, types II & III (Scott 32,33), vertical combination block of 8, a grand block with manuscript cancels, Types II and III alternating rows; some faults (creases, thins) as you might expect, otherwise Fine to Very Fine+, a rare larger multiple—perfect for your exhibit, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $1,800 as four pairs Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
1857, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 33), horizontal pair, light pen cancel, blind perforations between makes this pair appear to be imperforate between, interesting and unusual item, well centered, striking appearance; cleaned/lightened which is not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, an interesting item for the specialist, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $400 for normal pair Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), position 54L, recut at bottom, Post Office fresh with grand color, solidly centered on pristine paper, Very Fine, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $2,100 Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), position 64L, recut at top and bottom, clean with bright color and fresh paper, light San Francisco postmark, Fine, with 2020 Crowe certificate. Scott $2,100 Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
1859, 10¢ green, type V, double transfer at bottom (Scott 35 var.), position 97R2, light black town postmark, attractive stamp, deep color, scarce double transfer, large margins on three sides to just touching at bottom, desirable position, Very Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $80 for normal Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), rejoined horizontal pair, Boston "PAID" in grid cancel, excellent pair, neat attractive cancel, a showpiece; rejoined, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, incredibly well centered for this tightly spaced issue, with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $700 Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), block of 4, black town postmarks, scarce used block, deep color, sharp impression, appealing multiple; top right stamp with corner crease, bottom stamps with inconsequential creases, otherwise Fine, with 2013 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,750 Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
1857, 12¢ black, plate III, proof on stamp paper (Scott 36BP5), crisp sharp proof, large margins, scarce and desirable, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, unpriced in Scott, with 1990 P.S.E. certificate. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
1859, 12¢ black, plate III (Scott 36B), o.g., previously hinged, in bold color with sharp detail; tiny perf faults not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott $700 Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
1859, 12¢ black, plate III (Scott 36B), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, scarce original gum multiple, vivid color and impression, usual centering but attractive block overall; perforation separations between two bottom stamps which have been reinforced, Fine to Very Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,000 Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
1859, 12¢ black, plate III (Scott 36B), irregular block of 7, outstanding block tied on piece by Davenport, Iowa, Mar. 29, 1861, postmarks, to Christiania (Oslo), Norway on board HAPAG's "Teutonia" from New York on April 1, with Hamburg (April 20) transit and Christiania (April 21) receiver, scarce large multiple interestingly tied on attractive piece, stamps are sound and nicely centered for these, handsome item worthy of a specialized collection, Very Fine and unusual. Scott $4,000 as block + 3 Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
