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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 101

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
1861-1866 Issue
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1235
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:59P3

1861, 12¢ black, First Design, plate proof on India. Full balanced margins, rich color on pristine paper, Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 59P3; $350. US$0 (Image)

Scott $350



Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 15:22:26 EST
Sold For 120

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1242
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:65P1

1861, 3¢ rose, large die proof on India paper. Die sunk on card (50x60mm) with die sink showing at top and bottom, black N.B.N.Co. imprint at bottom, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott Nos. 65P1; $1,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000



Opening US$ 450.00


Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1245
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:69P1//76P1

1861-66, 5¢//90¢, large die proofs on India paper. Die sunk on card. 4 different (Scott 69P1, 71P1, 72P1, 76P1), all with full die sinkage (sizes vary), 5¢ & 12¢ with N.B.N.Co. imprint, same two with a bit of very minor toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 69P1//76P1; $2,400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,400



Opening US$ 900.00


Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1249
Symbol:PCat No:74TC3

1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color plate proof on India paper. Block of 4, ample to large margins, rich brilliant color, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott Nos. 74TC3; $725. US$0 (Image)

Scott $725



Opening US$ 240.00


Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0


1893-94 Issues
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1287
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:263P1

1894, $5 dark green, large die proof on India paper. Hybrid large die mounted on card, a few age spots, pencil noted "as representative of the set" and signed "I Koslow" on reverse (Irving Koslow of Scott Stamp and Coin Co.), Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 263P1; $650. US$0 (Image)

Scott $650



Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0


Australian States to Bermuda
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:195
Symbol:
Cat No:2R

New South Wales, 1850, Sydney View, 1d dull carmine, plate I re-engraved, yellowish paper, reproduction. Skillfully executed forgery from the infamous G.K. Jeffreys, barred oval cancels, clear to large margins, Very Fine, handwritten write up accompanies. SG Nos. 8F.
Scott Nos. 2R; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:25:33 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:196
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:13

New South Wales, 1850, Sydney View, 1d carmine, plate I re-engraved, laid paper. Horizontal strip of 3 (positions 17-19), "82" in barred oval cancels, margins clear to just shaving at top left, rich bold color; left stamp with small thin, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 2b $2,400 for singles.
SG Nos. 13; £2,250 for singles ($3,020). US$0 (Image)

SG £2,250 for singles ($3,020)



Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:25:48 EST
Sold For 800

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:197
Symbol:
New South Wales, 1871 (Sep. 21) Tocumwal, New South Wales to McMinnville, Tenn. via "California" and "England Overland" Routes. Two blue covers from same correspondence, first with partial "Tocumwal, SP 21, 1871" cds and endorsed "Via California Route" bearing N.S.W. 1863, 2d blue (48) six in strip of three, pair and single, one with s.e. at left, all tied "50" (Albury) starburst cancels for two-times the 6d per ½ oz. rate, reverse with Albury (9.22), Corowa (9.22), Mulwala (9.22) and Sydney (9.25) transits, "San Francisco Cal. '10' Nov 6" integral-due cds for 10¢ steamship rate, sent via transcontinental railroad to the east coast, some edge wear; second with "Tocumwal, SP 21, 1871" cds and endorsed "Via England Overland Route" bearing N.S.W. 1863, 2d blue (48) nine in strip of six and three singles, all tied "50" (Albury) starburst cancels for two-times the 9d per ½ oz. rate, reverse with Albury (9.22), Corowa (9.22), Mulwala (9.22) and Sydney (9.25) transits, red London Paid transit cds and matching "2/Cents" credit handstamp, red crayon "2" pence colonial credit, red New York exchange cds; some stamp flaws and straight edges, Very Fine pair, second with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

This pair of letters from New South Wales to Tennessee contain virtually identical text. They show that even after the completion of the transcontinental railroad, some mail was sent by different routes to ensure delivery. The via London letter dated September 18th reads "…I wrote to you yesterday by the California Route which should come on hand some weeks before this letter as I send this by way of England but I concluded to write by both lines, so that one letter would be sure to arrive…"
US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000



Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:26:01 EST
Sold For 500

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:198
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:15

Western Australia, 1858, Swan (litho), 2d brown black on red, imperf. Swan watermark, neat barred oval cancel, margins clear to touching, Fine. Scott Nos. 2.
SG Nos. 15; £750 ($1,000). US$0 (Image)

SG £750 ($1,000)



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:26:16 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:199
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:3r

Western Australia, 1854, Swan (litho), 4d pale blue, imperf, "P" of "PENCE" with small head. Swan watermark, light blue "8" in barred oval cancel, margins large to just touching at top right, bright color, F.-V.F., a very scarce variety. Scott Nos. 3 var.
SG Nos. 3r; £1,500 ($2,010). US$0 (Image)

SG £1,500 ($2,010)



Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:26:45 EST
Sold For 575

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:200
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:4c

Western Australia, 1855, Swan (litho), 1s pale brown, imperf. Swan watermark, barred oval cancel, margins large to touching at right, Fine. Scott Nos. 5.
SG Nos. 4c; £325 ($440). US$0 (Image)

SG £325 ($440)



Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:27:02 EST
Sold For 100

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:201
Symbol:(Cat No:51, 51a

Western Australia, 1864, Swan (engraved), 6d deep lilac, 6d dull violet, perf 13. Unwatermarked. Single of each shade, no gum, strong colors, Fine. Scott Nos. 28, 28 var.
SG Nos. 51, 51a; £750 ($1,000). US$0 (Image)

SG £750 ($1,000)



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:27:20 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:202
Symbol:(Cat No:75, 75c

Western Australia, 1877, Swan (engraved), 6d lilac, 6d reddish lilac. Crown CC watermark sideways. Single of each shade, no gum, bright colors, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 39, 39 var.
SG Nos. 75, 75c; £500 ($670). US$0 (Image)

SG £500 ($670)



Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:27:32 EST
Sold For 100

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:203
Symbol:Cat No:78

Western Australia, 1882, Swan (engraved), 4d carmine, perf 14. Crown CA watermark sideways, block of 4, o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, rich brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 51.
SG Nos. 78; £760 for hinged singles ($1,020). US$0 (Image)

SG £760 for hinged singles ($1,020)



Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:27:42 EST
Sold For 375

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:204
Symbol:Cat No:80

Western Australia, 1884, Swan (engraved), 6d lilac, perf 14. Crown CA watermark, block of 4, full o.g., bright vibrant color, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 52.
SG Nos. 80; £560 ($750). US$0 (Image)

SG £560 ($750)



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:27:55 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:205
Symbol:Cat No:124, 124b, 124c

Western Australia, 1906, Queen Victoria, 2s orange red, 2s orange brown & 2s bright red on yellow, perf 12½. V and Crown watermark. Singles of each, o.g., each nicely centered, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 84, 84b, 84c $200.
SG Nos. 124, 124b, 124c; £193 ($260). US$0 (Image)

SG £193 ($260)



Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:28:04 EST
Sold For 100

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:206
Symbol:Cat No:127

Western Australia, 1902, Queen Victoria, 10s deep mauve, perf 12½. V and Crown watermark, full o.g., bright color, wide margins, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 87.
SG Nos. 127; £200 ($270). US$0 (Image)

SG £200 ($270)



Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:28:15 EST
Sold For 130

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:207
Symbol:Cat No:101

Australia, 1929, Kangaroo and Map, 10s gray & pink. Small Multiple watermark, o.g., neatly hinged once, bright vibrant colors, attractively centered, F.-V.F. SG Nos. 112.
Scott Nos. 101; $500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500



Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:28:34 EST
Sold For 210

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:208
Symbol:Cat No:48/57

Bahamas, 1884-90, Queen Victoria, 1d-£1 complete. O.g. (few light gum tone specks on £1), nice overall centering, strong bright colors, a Very Fine set. Scott Nos. 27-32.
SG Nos. 48/57; £407 ($540). US$0 (Image)

SG £407 ($540)



Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:28:54 EST
Sold For 130

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:209
Symbol:Cat No:125

Bahamas, 1926, King George V, £1 green & black. O.g., lightly hinged, fresh with bold colors, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 84.
SG Nos. 125; £180 ($240). US$0 (Image)

SG £180 ($240)



Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:29:32 EST
Sold For 60

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:210
Symbol:Cat No:856a

Barbados, 1988, 50c Bartlett Portrait Error. Bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a key modern Barbados error.
SG Nos. 856a; Estimate $200 - 300.

S.G. states only 101 copies were sold by the Parcel Post office before error was noticed and stamps withdrawn.
US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 14:29:46 EST
Sold For 325


Canada - 1851-97 Regular Issues
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:322
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:8

Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, ½d rose. Neat numeral target cancel, large well balanced margins, strong color and impression; small thin, otherwise Extremely Fine, still a beautiful appearing stamp, signed Mikulski.
Scott Nos. 8; $700. US$0 (Image)

Scott $700



Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 15:44:51 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:323
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:8b

Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, ½d rose, vertically ribbed paper. Very light numeral in target cancel, clear to mostly large margins, bright color; minute corner crease at bottom right, still Very Fine, a very scarce vertically ribbed paper variety, with 2016 Sismondo certificate.
Scott Nos. 8b; $3,750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,750



Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 15:45:25 EST
Sold For 625

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:324
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:9

Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, 7½d green. Neat face-free square grid cancel of Toronto, ample to mostly large margins, rich bold color; horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, a very attractive and scarce stamp, with 2002 Sismondo certificate.
Scott Nos. 9; $3,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,000



Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 15:46:18 EST
Sold For 650

Canada - 1897-98 Jubilee & Imperial Penny Postage
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:335
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:50P//65P

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, ½¢//$5 issues, plate proofs on India. Mounted on card. Set lacking the 6¢, 10¢, 15¢ & $1 values (Scott 50-54, 56, 59-60, 62-65), top or bottom vertical pairs, full well balanced margins, rich bright colors, Very Fine, a scarce group. Scott Nos. 50P//65P.
Unitrade Nos. 50P//65P; C$9,080 ($7,170). US$0 (Image)

Unitrade C$9,080 ($7,170)



Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 15:55:16 EST
Sold For 2200


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