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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 100

United States
Airmail Issue
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2321
Symbol: Cat No: C119a

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image Airmail, 1988, 36¢ Sikorsky, red, dark blue & black (engraved) omitted. O.g., never hinged, bright and Post Office fresh, Very Fine, with 20 issued including those in the plate block.
Scott No. C119a; $1,150.

A GREAT AIRMAIL ERROR RARITY - WITH ONLY TWENTY EXAMPLES EVER ISSUED. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,150

Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:02:39 EST
Sold For 575


Registry & Postage Dues
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2322
Symbol: Cat No: F1

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image Registry, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine. O.g., hinge remnant, perfect centering with large evenly balanced margins all around, strong vibrant color especially for this notoriously pale issue, a Superb gem, the highest grade in any condition with no equals, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $500).
Scott No. F1; $75. US$0 (Image)

Scott $75

Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:03:03 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2323
Symbol: Cat No: J2

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image Postage Due, 1879, 2¢ brown. O.g., never hinged, nicely balanced margins, strong bright color, choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1992, 1995 & 2009 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85 XQ, SSV $1,250 for 85).
Scott No. J2; $1,050. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,050

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


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:03:40 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2324
Symbol: Cat No: J43

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image Postage Due, 1897, 30¢ deep claret. O.g., very lightly hinged, near perfect centering amid wide margins, deep bold color and particularly fresh, choice Extremely Fine to Superb, a truly exceptional example of this difficult issue, with 2020 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95 XQ, SMQ $1,300 for 95).
Scott No. J43; $600.

In the Philatelic Foundation grading booklet in reference to exceptional quality or "XQ" they note; "The final grade of a stamp is determined by assigning an initial grade based on centering and margins and then, if needed, adjusting that grade to reflect the various additional factors just described. Important factors such as jumbo margins or other exceptional characteristics are not included in the numerical grade but designated separately with a "J" or "XQ" designation."
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Scott $600

Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:04:07 EST
Sold For 1150

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2325
Symbol: Cat No: J57

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image Postage Due, 1914, 30¢ carmine lake, S.L. watermark, perf 10. O.g., never hinged, perfect centering within large beautifully balanced margins, intensely rich color and exceptional freshness, a Superb gem, a stunning perfectly centered gem, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $3,200 for 98J).
Scott No. J57; $525.

A TRULY OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 30¢ WATERMARKED PERF 10 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE - ONE, IF NOT THE FINEST EXTANT. US$0 (Image)

Scott $525

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


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:04:26 EST
Sold For 2300

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2326
Symbol: Cat No: J94a

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image Postage Due, 1959 (6¢) carmine rose & black, denomination omitted. Horizontal pair at top of corner margin plate no. "26661" block of 10, o.g., never hinged, showing transition with slightly weaker "6 Cents" denomination below errors, F.-V.F., an extremely rare error with only 20 such errors recorded.
Scott No. J94a; $1,400 for two pairs. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,400 fo

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:05:06 EST
Sold For 725


Offices in China & Officials
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2327
Symbol: Cat No: K1-K16

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image Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ to $2 complete. Tied by neat strikes of "U.S. Postal Service, Shanghai, China, Rec'd, Oct 2, 1920" cds, additional "U.S. Pos. Service, Shanghai, China, Oct. 2 4PM, 1920" duplex cds on European-size registered cover with "Arnhold Brothers & Co., Ltd., Shanghai" flap imprint to Eugene Klein in Philadelphia, reverse with magenta "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, China, Registered, Oct 2, 1920" double-circle, Chicago (11.1) and Philadelphia (11.3) receiving backstamps, Very Fine, ex-Mizuhara, mounted on his exhibit page.
Scott No. K1-K16; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

A COLORFUL AND RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE BUREAU-OVERPRINTED OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE USED ON COVER.

In the Siegel Drucker sale, a similar use from the same correspondence contained the original letter from Theodore Siddall, a stamp dealer, to his famous American colleague, Eugene Klein. Siddall sending ten sets by mail and commenting "the American post office is the least accommodating of all the offices here, and anyway their cancellation is the worst of all".
US$4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

Opening US$ 7,000.00
Sold...US$ 7,000.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:06:49 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2328
Symbol: Cat No: O65

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image State Dept., 1873, 24¢ dark green. O.g., wonderful deep color, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Myerson, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,200).
Scott No. O65; $550. US$0 (Image)

Scott $550

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


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:08:00 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2329
Symbol: Cat No: O66

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image State Dept., 1873, 30¢ dark green. O.g., exceptionally well centered within wide and balanced margins, rich color; purple backstamp, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Inman, Myerson, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,800).
Scott No. O66; $525.

Only one grades higher (98) and none share this desirable grade.
US$0 (Image)

Scott $525

Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:09:04 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2330
Symbol: Cat No: O71

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image State Dept., 1873, $20 green & black. O.g., small hinge remnant, nicely centered with strong colors, Very Fine and scarce original gum example, Only 363 Sold, with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O71; $5,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $5,000

Opening US$ 1,600.00


Closed..Dec-11-2021, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2331
Symbol: S&nbs
Cat No: O34SD

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image Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 90¢ purple, overprinted "Specimen". Without gum as issued, strong bright color, nicely centered amid well balanced and far better than normally encountered, Very Fine, a choice sound used example of this Special Printing high value, with only 152 sold, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. O34SD; $1,250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,250

Opening US$ 725.00


Closed..Dec-11-2021, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 0


Newspaper Stamps & Parcel Post
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2332
Symbol: (Cat No: PR1

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image Newspaper, 1865, 5¢ dark blue. Without gum as issued, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, one of three examples to receive this grade with only one higher (at 95), with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,100).
Scott No. PR1; $750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

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


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:11:38 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2333
Symbol: (Cat No: PR3

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image Newspaper, 1865, 25¢ orange red. Without gum as issued, exceptional centering amid wide margins, bright and fresh with intensely rich color which is uncommon on this issue, an Extremely Fine gem, certainly one of the finest examples of this issue, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. PR3; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:12:17 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2334
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: PR125

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image Newspaper, 1896, $100 purple, Bureau printing, D.L. watermark. Neat "St. Louis, Mo." oval cancel, exceptional centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, one of three examples to receive this grade with only two grading higher, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $2,400).
Scott No. PR125; $300. US$0 (Image)

Scott $300

Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:12:48 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2335
Symbol: Cat No: Q12

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image Parcel Post, 1913, $1 Fruit Growing. O.g., never hinged, choice centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful never hinged gem high value, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $2,850).
Scott No. Q12; $600. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:13:18 EST
Sold For 1500


Carrier & Local Issues
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2336
Symbol: Cat No: 1LB4

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image Baltimore, Md., 1850-55, 1¢ green. Full to large margins, pencil canceled and tied by "Baltimore, Md., Nov 24" cds, matching "1" in circle drop-rate handstamp on buff folded cover to local address, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Kuphal, Wall, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1LB4; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1¢ GREEN BALTIMORE CARRIER ISSUE - CONSIDERED TO THE FINEST KNOWN OF THREE EXAMPLES ON COVER TIED BY A POSTMARK.

The 1¢ Green on White carrier stamp is the rarest of the Baltimore semi-official carrier stamps. Many of the examples on cover are uncanceled or canceled only by manuscript or pencil.

Census of Baltimore 1¢ Green Carrier Stamps tied by postmark on cover:
1. Baltimore Nov. 24 black cds cover to Fayette St., ex-Kuphal, Wall, the cover offered here.
2. Baltimore Feb. 24 blue cds tied along with 1¢ #7, ex-Ackerman, Hall, Hackmey, Gross.
3. Baltimore Jun. 13, 1861 blue cds on cover to West Fayette St, ex-Caspary, Middendorf, Golden, D.K. Collection, Wall.
US$7,500-10,000 (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000

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


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:14:07 EST
Sold For 4250

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2337
Symbol: (Cat No: 4LB20

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image Charleston, S.C., Steinmeyer's City Post, 1859, 2¢ black on pink. Complete pane of 10, no gum, huge sheet margins all around with post proprietor "J. F. Steinmeyer Jr." signature in bottom margin; few small thins in margins well away from stamps, still Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 4LB20; $2,250.

Scott catalog notes that signed sheets sell for about 50% more.
US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,250

Opening US$ 675.00


Closed..Dec-11-2021, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2338
Symbol: Cat No: 12L1

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image Bicycle Mail Route, 1894, 25¢ green. "San Francisco" error of spelling. Canceled by purple double bar cancel and tied by "Fresno, Cal., Jul 15, 1894" cds and bar duplex on 2¢ Columbian corner card entire to the under Sheriff in Fresno, purple Overman Wheel Co. handstamp, reverse with purple Bicycle handstamp dated "Jul 15, 1894"; light stamp toning and vertical cover fold affecting stamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 12L1; $2,750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,750

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


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:15:02 EST
Sold For 1450

Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2339
Symbol: Cat No: 12L2

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image Bicycle Mail Route, 1894, 25¢ green. Retouched die. Tied by purple double bar cancel on cover to Fresno, additionally franked with 1890, 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "Fresno, Cal., Jul 12, 1894 " cds and bar duplex and additionally tying local, reverse with purple Bicycle handstamp dated "Jul 12, 1894"; local with tiny scuff, otherwise Very Fine and attractive, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 12L2; $2,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,000

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


Closed..Dec-10-2021, 18:15:20 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2340
Symbol: Cat No: 12LU2

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image Bicycle Mail Route, envelope, 1894, 25¢ brown. On 2¢ green on amber entire (size D) locally addressed to Arthur Banta at Victor Cyclery, canceled by purple double bar handstamp, 2¢ indicia canceled by "Fresno, Cal., Jul 18, 1894" duplex postmark, reverse with undated purple Bicycle handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Bleuler.
Scott No. 12LU2; $1,750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,750

Opening US$ 650.00


Closed..Dec-11-2021, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

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