Sale No: 1
Lot No:237
Symbol:Cat No:9X1

New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "ACM" connected. Margins with corner nicks at right, tied by blue "NY" railroad postmark (Towle 240-SP-c), matching circled "5" rating handstamp on blue folded cover to Baltimore Md., Very Fine and scarce New York & Philadelphia Railroad use.
Scott No. 9X1; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

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Lot No:449
Symbol:Cat No:10X1

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black. O.g., hinge remnant, position 12, lower right corner sheet margin single with huge margins all around, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
Scott No. 10X1; $350. US$0 (Image)

Scott $350

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Lot No:450
Symbol:(Cat No:10X1 var.

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black, Sperati reproduction. Large margins, signed by Sperati in pencil on reverse, without gum, Very Fine.
Scott No. 10X1 var.; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

1847 (1875 Reproduction - 1903 Roosevelt), 5¢-10¢ black, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India. Two sets of 5¢ and 10¢ proofs mounted on card cut from composite die comprising before and after cleaning for the 1903 Roosevelt Album special printing, first pair of proofs show heavy rust markings prior to die cleaning, the 10¢ with ms. "From Jos. E. Ralph" and "J.M. Bartels" on reverse (the rust markings also show on the 5¢-10¢ composite die offered in the following lot); the second pair of proofs are after rust cleaning with the 5¢ showing pencil "88" at lower right and on reverse the same ms. "From Jos. E. Ralph" and "J.M. Bartels" on reverse, Very Fine.
Scott No. 3TC1-4TC1; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.

THE UNIQUE SET OF ROOSEVELT LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOFS IN BLACK TAKEN BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING.

The reproduction die of the 1847 issue was made in 1875. The original dies by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. were believed to have been destroyed in 1851. The P.O. Department ordered the B.E.P. to produce new dies, which were engraved by Burt, McCoy and Skinner. A composite die was made that included both stamps and given the number 2088, which was later shortened to die 88.

When the P.O. Department ordered a special printing of proofs for the Roosevelt albums in 1903, the B.E.P. used the "88" reprint die to produce the proofs for the 1847 issue. Before printing the stamps in their original colors, the dies were checked by producing two impressions in black and at least one in green prior to cleaning (offered in the next lot).

Joseph E. Ralph was the Custodian of Dies and Rolls from 1897 until 1906 at the B.E.P. He is known to have sent several proofs to stamp collector J.M. Bartels.

Accompanied by article detailing these history of these Roosevelt test die proofs. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)

Est. $10,000-15,000

1847 (1875 Reproduction - 1903 Roosevelt Printing), 5¢-10¢ green, Composite Large Die Trial Color Proof on India. Side-by-side designs on 72 x 58mm India paper, mirror "2088" die number at bottom right, deep rich color, slight die corrosion causing extra green ink to print outside the borders of the proofs corresponds to the black uncleaned examples in the prior lot; faint vertical crease between proofs, Very Fine, ex-Marasse, Gross.
Scott No. 3TC1-4TC1; $11,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED 5¢ AND 10¢ 1847 ISSUE DESIGN COMPOSITE TRIAL COLOR PROOF IN GREEN AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS.

The reproduction die of the 1847 issue was made in 1875. The original dies by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. were believed to have been destroyed in 1851. The P.O. Department ordered the B.E.P. to produce new dies, which were engraved by Burt, McCoy and Skinner. A composite die was made that included both stamps and given the number 2088, which was later shortened to die 88.

When the P.O. Department ordered a special printing of proofs for the Roosevelt albums in 1903, the B.E.P. used the "88" reprint die to produce the proofs for the 1847 issue. Before printing the stamps in their original colors, the dies were checked by producing two impressions in black and at least one in green prior to cleaning (offered here).

It was long believed that this was a trial color proof pulled in 1877 due to the existence of another composite die with engraver pencil notes stating "This die was sent to the Continental Bank Note Co. from the Bureau of Eng'r and Pt'g, Washington D.C. August 1877 and cleaned and restored by me, Chas. Skinner". This signed die was offered in the Chesapeake collection and now resides permanently in the National Postal Museum. Due to the rust smudges on the die offered here that match the smudges on black dies in the prior lot, we can accurately date this die proof to the 1903 Roosevelt printing.

Accompanied by article detailing these history of these Roosevelt test die proofs. US$0 (Image)

Scott $11,000

1855, 10¢ green, type I. Full to large margins, strong color and impression, light town cancel, fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. and 2023 P.S.A.G. certificates, latter graded VF-XF 85.
Scott No. 13; $750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Nicely centered, neat New Orleans town cancel, Very Fine, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF 80.
Scott No. 29; $325. US$0 (Image)

Scott $325

1859, 12¢ black, plate III. Well centered, bright paper with neat paint red grid cancel, fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $400).
Scott No. 36B; $315. US$0 (Image)

Scott $315

1860, 30¢ orange. Wide margins, strong color, canceled by partial magenta "Aachen Franco" framed handstamp, F.-V.F. and scarce magenta cancel, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 38; $590. US$0 (Image)

Scott $590

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Lot No:461
Symbol:(Cat No:39

1860, 90¢ blue. Without gum, well centered with wide margins, deep rich color; minor scuffing at top and a central thin, Very Fine appearance, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 39; $1,400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,400

1861, 12¢ black. Exceedingly well centered, circular grid cancel, choice and Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90 (SMQ $300).
Scott No. 69; $95. US$0 (Image)

Scott $95

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Lot No:463
Symbol:(Cat No:72a

1861, 90¢ pale blue. Without gum, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong color and impression, bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 72a; $1,200. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,200

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Lot No:464
Symbol:(Cat No:116

1869, 10¢ yellow. Without gum, centered to bottom, strong radiant color on bright paper, fresh and Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 116; $750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. Deep rich colors on bright paper, nicely centered amid wide margins, New York "3" third-class oval cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 1993 & 2011 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 131; $2,750.

A CHOICE 30¢ 1869 RE-ISSUE IN OUTSTANDING QUALITY. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,750

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Lot No:468
Symbol:Cat No:148

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, nicely centered with beautiful color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148; $900. US$0 (Image)

Scott $900

1870, 15¢ bright orange, N.B.N.C. printing. Well centered within even margins, neat cork cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
Scott No. 152; $225. US$0 (Image)

Scott $225

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Lot No:470
Symbol:Cat No:153

1870, 24¢ purple, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., attractively centered, pretty bright shade, Very Fine, ex-Caspary (block).
Scott No. 153; $1,700.

A CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,700

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Lot No:471
Symbol:(Cat No:154

1870, 30¢ black, N.B.N.C. printing. Without gum, beautifully centered with a sharp impression on bright paper, fresh and F.-V.F., a scarce unused stamp, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 154; $2,600. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,600

1873, 30¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, "Goodall" trial color small die proof. Complete set of all five colors, each approximately 35 x 35mm, vivid colors, fresh and Very Fine set.
Scott No. 165TC2a-e; $3,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,000

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Lot No:473
Symbol:Cat No:189

1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing. O.g., small hinge remnant, exceptionally well centered within large beautifully balanced margins, vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1978 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 189; $180. US$0 (Image)

Scott $180

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Lot No:475
Symbol:Cat No:214

1887, 3¢ vermilion. O.g., never hinged, well centered with vibrant color, bright and fresh, choice and Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 214; $190. US$0 (Image)

Scott $190

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Lot No:476
Symbol:Cat No:216

1888, 5¢ indigo. O.g., lightly hinged, exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 216; $220. US$0 (Image)

Scott $220

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Lot No:477
Symbol:Cat No:216

1888, 5¢ indigo. O.g., never hinged, wide margins, F.-V.F., with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 216; $675. US$0 (Image)

Scott $675

1890 Issue American Bank Note Co. Proposal For Adhesive Postage Stamps. Folio-size preprinted document not filled out, enclosed are two sample pages, one headed with "Proposed colors for stamps of small size" with rows of 5 overprinted "Sample A" stamps comprising: 212S-L, 191S-M, 214S-L, 211S-L, 209-S-M, 208S-L, 211S-M, 216S-N, 190S-L, 191S-L; and other page headed "Proposed colors for stamps of large size" with rows of 5 overprinted "Sample." stamps comprising: 212S-K//191S-K, on the small size page some stamps with manuscript notes in margin like 191S-M "Color for two cent stamps" and 209S-M "Color for 5 cent stamp", etc, Very Fine.
Scott No. 219-229; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.

A REMARKABLE 1890 ISSUE DOCUMENT SHOWING THE SAMPLE SPECIMENS.

The request for proposal by the Post Office Department for the contract of 1890 in two sizes, current large size and a smaller size about 75% of the current issue. If the contract is awarded by the Postmaster General in the smaller size, then the contractor was required to prepare and furnish the necessary new designs, dies, rolls with the necessary cost included in the bid. Ultimately, the Post Office choose the American Bank Note Company sealed bid for smaller designs that were typical of the current British stamps in circulation. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)

Est. $10,000-15,000

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Lot No:480
Symbol:Cat No:229

1890, 90¢ orange. Slightly disturbed o.g. from hinge removal, well centered within large margins, rich color, otherwise Extremely Fine and choice, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 229; $475. US$0 (Image)

Scott $475