Germany and German Colonies 1920-1934 Issues, Airmail and Back-of-the-Book
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 66
Symbol: *BL
Cat No: 24a
Eastern Silesia, 1920 overprinted Czechoslovakia Hradcany issue 10h yellow green, imperforate. (24a), block of four, sheet margin at left. Original gum never hinged. Natural inclusion. Fresh and Very Fine Michel 5A, €2,000 for hinged singles. Pofis SO 4 Koruna 52,000 ($2,290). Scott $1,040 for hinged
Expertization: signed Weiss, Gilbert, Kubis, Benes AIEP.
10 h Hradcany zelená nezoubkovaná s pretiskem SO 1920, ve 4-bloku s levým okrajem archu, Pofis c. SO 4, Michel c. SO 5A, nádherný kus s typickými deskovými vadami pretisku, zkoušeno Weiss, Kubis, Gilbert a Beneš AIEP, na požádání Garancní certifikát Beneš AIEP, katalogová cena Michel odhadem 2.600 Euro, katalogová cena Pofis odhadem 52.000 Kc (= cca 2.300 USD), velmi vzácný výskyt - v této podobe možná unikát? odhadní cena 1.500 - 2.000 USD. Scott $1,040 for hinged (Image)
Scott $1,040 for hinged
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Sold...US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 12:57:35 EST
Sold For 4750
Colonial Americana
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 75
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Hancock, John (1737-1793), American Merchant, Statesman, and Noted Patriot, President of the Second Continental Congress and First Signer of the Declaration of Independence, free frank signature "John Hancock" as President of the Continental Congress, on folded cover opened to 8" x 6", Congress Baltimore, docketed on receipt, Dec 27, 1776, addressed in Hancock's hand to Joseph Trumbull, fresh with crisp writing and an excellent signature, framed. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
Congress had to flee Philadelphia due to British advances, and went to Baltimore for a short duration (Dec 20, 1776-Feb 27, 1777). Baltimore usages are quite scarce, especially with the desirable 1776 date. (Image)
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Sold...US$ 5,500.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 13:58:01 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 78
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Jay, John (1745-1829), American Statesman, President of the Continental Congress, Second Governor of New York, and First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, hand addressed free franked envelope to his wife, as secretary of foreign affairs, docketed July 16, 1788, vertical fold does not affect signature, Fine. Estimate 750 - 1,000 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:01:51 EST
Sold For 675
Foreign Country Collections
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 564
Symbol: *
Cat No: Collection
Canadian Provinces, Small Selection of generally Higher Value Items, including British Columbia and Vancouver Island 11-12 mint (2 of each), 16 used, New Brunswick 1-2 used, Newfoundland 11A (Two unused pairs), 73 (3 unused), some imperf pairs Nova Scotia 1 used (3), 4 (3), 7 (space filler), Prince Edward Island 1 mint, very mixed condition but mostly quite saleable. Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-01-2020, 14:29:46 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 565
Symbol: *
Cat No: Collection
Canadian Provinces, Comprehensive Collection, fairly complete, including British Columbia and Vancouver Islands 11-12 mint, 15-18 mint (17 is used), New Brunswick 2, 2d, Nova Scotia 1, 4, 5, Prince Edward Island 1-3 unused, Newfoundland almost complete 1861-1947, condition is very mixed in the earliest issues (with some questionable), but improves dramatically after about 1860, with much F-VF material. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Mar-01-2020, 14:30:39 EST
Sold For 3750
Misc. Celebrities
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 223
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Clemens, Samuel L. (Mark Twain) (1835-1910), American writer and humorist, autograph letter signed, 5½" x 8½", 1½pp. (separate leaves), Vienna 1898 Nov. 30 on Hotel Krantz, Vienna stationery. Effusive note of thanks to Austrian actress Auguste Wilbrandt (neé Baudius), in part. "I wish I could have been in disguise & heard you read, & not been discoverable by that great audience! — for that is the very audience all populations, whose approving applause is the most precious.) We all united in warmest regards & thanks to you — & you must let me sign myself, Gratefully, your friend, Mark Twain.", accompanied by envelope of transmittal addressed in his hand. Fine. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:39:43 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 227
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Gadsden, James (1788-1858), Military Officer, Railroad Executive, Perhaps Best Known for the Gadsden Purchase, autograph letter signed, folded letter, two sides and address panel, 8" x 10", Columbia S.C. Dec 13, 1846, to the Secretary of War, discussing troop movements for the Mexican American War. Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:42:18 EST
Sold For 325
U.S. Civil War
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 205
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(Civil War) "U.S.S. Lincoln", "U.S.S. Richmond", two covers, each franked with 3¢ (65): USS Lincoln with Portland Me. 10/13 cds, addressed to "Port Angelos, Washington Territory", USS Richmond addressed to West Gulf Blockading Squadron, Fine covers. Estimate 75 - 100 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:31:22 EST
Sold For 120
U.S. Presidents
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 93
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Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), 8th President of the United State (1837-1841), Vice President under Jackson (1833-1837), Secretary of State, autograph letter signed as young lawyer, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8" x 10", a business letter addressed in Van Buren's hand to John V. Henry, docketed "November 1818", couple small repairs, not affecting any writings, light scattered foxing, Fine with early engraved picture of Van Buren. Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:24:56 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 174
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Adams, Abigail (1744-1818), Wife of President John Adams, Mother of President John Quincy Adams, First Lady (1797-1891), partial autograph letter signed "Abigail Adams", one page 7½" x 10", no date, on outer mailing leaf, addressed by her to her sister Mary Cranch, with a closing sentence discussing how dark it is. Strong signature, with a barely noticeable file fold, not affecting any of the letter, Fine. Estimate 750 - 1,000 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:14:38 EST
Sold For 1000
U.S. Statesmen
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 189
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Hazard, Ebenezer (1744-1817), Postmaster General of the U.S. (1782-1789), autograph letter signed "Eben Hazard" as Postmaster General, on folded letter sheet, one side plus address panel, opened dimensions 7½" x 12½", Philadelphia, June 11, 1783, addressed to Samuel Well Post Rider, discussing a different post rider who wants the job, some minor splits at edges, Very Good, very readable. Estimate 500 - 750 (Image)
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Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:20:25 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 196
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Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Secretary of State Under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore, Congressman from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and Senator from Massachusetts, autograph letter signed "Daniel Webster" while Congressman, four pages, two sides, plus outer address leaf, 8" x 9½", Boston June 28, 1825, business correspondence to Samuel Upton of Castine Maine, and hand delivered by Mr. Thayer, Fine. Estimate 100 - 200 (Image)
