1847: Five different single trial colour proofs with cross hatching, i.e. two of 5c in black and green, and three of 10c in black (on laid paper), brown and blue, fine. (Image)

1847: Benjamin Franklin 5 C. dark-brown green-bluish, 2 luxury pieces on complete folded letter, tied by blue single circle "PHILADELPHIA MAY / 15 10 cts". The letter addressed to Sheffield, England, was forwarded "VIA BOSTON BY BRITANNIA" and "AMERICA LIVERPOOL MY / 30/1848" (there taxed "1" Shilling). Double frankings of the first issue on international letter are remarkably rare and probably unique! Certificates Wolfgang Jakubek / BPP, Philatelic Foundation. ÷ Benjamin Franklin 5 C. dunkelbraun/grünbläulich, 2 breitrandige Luxusstücke auf vollständigem Faltbrief, mit blauem Einkreisstempel "PHILADELPHIA MAY/15 10 cts." entwertet. Der nach Sheffield, England, adressierte Brief wurde "VIA BOSTON PER BRITANNIA" und "AMERICA LIVERPOOL MY/30/1848" (dort mit Taxstempel "1" Shilling, versehen) befördert. Eine Doppelfrankatur der ersten Emission auf Auslandsbrief ist von bemerkenswerter Seltenheit und wahrscheinlich einmalig! Fotoatteste Wo (Image)

1847: 5c vertical pair on printed letter 1848 from GUY'S United States Hotel in Baltimore (dated Dec 1st) to Boston, Mass. tied by two strike of red lozenge h/s and circled ""NEW YORK DEC 2" transit cds, red "BALTIMORE R.R" railroad straightliner alongside. The vertical pair (paying the letter rate for distances above 300 miles) with partially cut framelines at lower left and upper right, good margins else and fine, the letter (showing a printed hotel view inside) with a vertical center fold, but still attractive. (Image)

1855: 'Washington' 10c green horizontal pair (Type III) along with 1c blue used on 3c postal stationery envelope 1856 from Mobile, Ala. to England, tied by fine strikes of red "MOBILE, ALA. JUN 19" cds, red "19" charge mark, red "AMERICA PAID LIVERPOOL/JY 5/56" cds and London transit cds alongside, Halesworth arrival dater on reverse. The 10c pair fine, the 1c with part cut into, envelope with small tears/creases in edges and tears into back-flap, still fine appearance and attractive. (Image)

1858: 5 c. red brown, horiz. strip of three (left stamp partly separated by scissor) on PD cover from "NEW ORLEANS 25 OCT" to Chantelle/France, New York transit mark "PAID NOV 2" and French receiver 19 NOV alongside, Paris transit 20 NOV and Chantelle arrival 21 NOV on reverse. Chantelle located in departement Allier was and still is a tiny village with today's slightly more than 1.000 inhabitants. Rare and attractive entire, a lovely "composition of red and brown"! (Image)

1860: 10 c. green, three pairs, and single 2 c. red (stamps with imperfections/faults and partly attached "over edge"), on complete letter dated 3 Jul 1860 from New York to Geneve/Switzerland, clearly oblit. by red barred canc. and c.d.s. 4 Jul alongside, endorsed "Steamer Asia" and "France paid", two markings in ms., French receiver 16 Jul and Geneve arrival mark 18 Jul. (Image)

1860: 10 c. green, HORIZONTAL STRIP OF SEVEN, fresh colour and well perforated, rare and impressive multiple franking on lettersheet from "NEW ORLEANS .... 1860" to Vera Cruz, endorsed "Par Vapor Indianola" and Mexican marking "14". A marvellous entire! Ex Caspary. (Image)

1860: 'Washington' 90c blue, Perf 15½, used with blue grid cancel, with superb perforation, slightly decentered downwards, fine. AN ATTRACTIVE AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE STAMP. P.F. certificate (2001) (Image)

1859: Cover from Adrian, Mich. to Halkirk, Scotland via London franked with 1857-59 12c black, 10c green and 1c vert. pair all Perf 15, tied by black "ADRIAN, Mich. JUN 28 1859" cds, red "3" charge mark and London transit cds alongside, Halkirk arrival cds on reverse. Cover slightly toned, slightly creased edges (with very short tears) and tears into back-flap, but good to fine adhesives. An attractive franking on a Trans-Atlantic cover. (Image)

1866: MIXED FRANKING REVENUES/REGULAR ISSUE, 1 c. blue (faults) in combination with Revenue 10 c. blue "Bill of Lading" on complete letter dated inside 1 Sep 1866 from New York to Geneve/Switzerland, oblit. by cork canc. and red c.d.s. alongside, endorsed "par City of Paris", several postage due markings (boxed "T/50" with ms. correction into 20 // oval framed "GB/40c" // straight line PAID ONLY TO ENGLAND // boxed "Short Paid") and ms. "40", on front and on reverse London/French/Paris transit marks 14 Sep and Geneve receiver 15 Sep. A MOST UNUSUAL AND INTERESTING "ALL BLUE IN BLUE" ITEM! (Image)

1861: 'George Washington' 90c blue on 1862 cover to SHANGHAI via London, Marseilles and Hongkong, additionally franked with 12c black and 3c pair for $1.08 rate for a letter of weight between ½ oz. and ¾ oz. to Shanghai by American packet to England, cancelled with fine strikes of black circle of bars, red "N. YORK AM. PKT. PAID JUN 21" cds and small red 'Paid London July 4.' cds alongside, originally rated for 72 cents credit in magenta and re-rated to 66 cents to the British, of which 18c was the French share for transit through France to Marseilles, endorsed 'Overland Mail per France' and 'via Marseilles', backstamped Hongkong 'Aug 17' transit and Shanghai 'Aug 24' arrival cds. The 90c and 12c stamps affixed over edge of cover (slightly creased), perfs on left 3c stamp clipped prior to use, FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USAGE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE TO SHANGHAI. Ex Krug. Signed Ashbrook and with his explanation on back. With 1955 P.F. ce (Image)

1867: 2c black with D-grill (15 by 18 points) and Double transfer, used with black fancy cancel. The scarce stamp with fresh color, good perforation (except two short perfs at right) and centering, fine. P.S.E. 1993 opinion. (Image)

1867: 'Washington' 24 C. gray lilac, F-Grill about 9 x 13 mm, large part original original gum (minor spots), fine centered and fresh colors, scarce! ÷ 24 C. graulila, Waffeltype VII, 9:13 mm, F-Grill, nahezu postfrisches Prachtstück dieser sehr seltenen Marke. Ein farbfrisches Exemplar von Liebhaberwert. (Image)

1869: 'Shield and Eagle' 10 Cent, used with target cancel, top margin plate No. 15 single, imperforate between stamp and selvedge. According to Philatelic Foundation certificate, the stamp appears genuine, with filled thins and reperforated at left. (Image)

1869: 'Landing of Columbus' 15 C. brown & blue with INVERTED CENTER, used with cork cancel, small imperfections (tiny breaks in grill at right, small corner crease), but still A FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARITY. Phil. Found. certificates (1962, 2006). (Image)

1869: 15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II, CENTER INVERTED. Light cork cancel, quite defective including a tear and various thins, the stamp was glued ! in the 1870´s to an illustrated album page and has remained in the same condition since. Its is only surviving 1869 invert still documenting the rough collecting habits of the philatelists at the time of issue. THIS INVERT WAS NEWLY DISCOVERED IN GERMANY. ONLY 97 USED COPIES ARE RECORDED IN THE SIEGEL CENSUS. Scott 119b 22.500 USD. Certificate Pascal Scheller (Paris) and further P.F extension is granted. (Image)

1875: Re-issued 1869 24c green & violet without grill, unused with part orig. white crackly gum, perforated slightly uneven but centered very well, fine. (Image)

1875: RE-ISSUE (without grill) of 1869 'Lincoln' 90c carmine & black used with cork cancel, well perforated and centered, fresh colours, fine. P.F. 1988 certificate. (Image)

1875: 1 c. buff on soft porous paper, without grill, BLOCK OF TWENTY-ONE with lower margin showing plate number "No.33" and imprint "NATIONAL BANK NOTE Co NEW YORK", mint o.g. (some reinforcements/rejoined by hinge/slight adhesions/thinning at right margin only), an extremely rare and most attractive unit, exceptional showpiece! (Image)

1874: Forwarded cover to TAHITI: 12 c. blackish violet (tear) and 6 c. dull pink on larger sized cover, forwarded by "Cross&Co San Fancisco NOV 18 1874" (blue datestamp on reverse), red "SAN FRANCISCO CAL NOV 19 PAID" on front, franking oblit. by cork canc. and c.d.s. "NOV 21" alongside, addressed to "Mr. Miller H.M.Consul Tahiti" and endorsed "per Nautilus", illegible arrival mark on reverse, envelope some inevitable transportations marks. Rare and attractive entire with most uncommon destination! (T) (Image)

1874: Forwarded cover to TAHITI: 12 c. blackish violet on larger sized cover, forwarded by "Cross&Co San Fancisco NOV 4 1874" (blue datestamp on reverse), oblit. by cork canc. and c.d.s. "NOV 21" alongside, addressed to "Mr. Miller H.M.Consul Tahiti", illegible arrival mark on reverse, envelope some inevitable transportations marks. Rare and attractive entire with most uncommon destination! (T) (Image)

1893: 'Columbian Exposition Issue', complete mint set, few stamps mint no gum or regummed, $4 signed Grobe, $5 signed Richter, fine set and very fresh appearance, a good choice (Image)

1893: 2 C. Columbus on illustrated envelope "ED.ROOS MFG.CO. WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION CHICAGO" depicting the identical scenery "Landing of Columbus" which can be seen on the used adhesive, oblit. by machine canc. "CHICAGO NOV 20 1893" and addressed locally, envelope with unobstrusive tear. A DELIGHTFUL ENTIRE! (Image)

1894: 'Perry' $1 bottom Type Plate number strip of three from Plate 76, with left hand stamp of Type I, others of Type II, mint with original gum and hinge marks, minor traces of folding between, but still A FRESH, FINE AND VERY SCARCE TYPE P# STRIP OF THREE OF THE $1. (Image)

1894: 2 $ blue, mint never hinged. The stamp has extremely bright colors, perfect perforation, the gum fresh as on the first day! In this condition a rarity! Certificate (copy) Philatelic Foundation for block of four. ÷ 2 $ lebhaftblau, postfrisches Luxusstück. Die Marke ist außerordentlich farbfrisch, perfekt gezähnt, die Gummierung wie am Ausgabetage! In dieser Erhaltung handelt es sich um eine Seltenheit! Fotoattest (Kopie) Philatelic Foundation für Viererblock. (Image)