Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale

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U.S. Stamps continued...

Postmasters' Provisionals continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

121

10X2P4, 10X2TC4

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢-10¢ large die and trial color proofs (Scott 10X2P4, 10X2TC4), fabulous offering of five large die proofs of the Providence Postmaster Provisional issue, the complete set of cards, comprised of the plate proof on card, and the four Scott listed colors of Trial Color Proofs on card, each with full plate sinkage; these Trial Color Proofs were printed in the shades of gray blue, brown carmine, green, and brown; a Superb GEM quality set of these rarely offered proofs, this being the finer of the two sets that are known to exist; of the 15 original sets that were printed, most were either defective or soiled, others were cut up or separated from their sets; this spectacular set has been off the market since 2000, and is being offered for the first time in over 14 years; an opportunity that comes along once every decade or so, Superb.
Scott $18,250.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

Suggested Bid $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1847 Issue

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

122

1TC1a

1847, 5¢ blue green, trial color proof (Scott 1TC1a), lovely example of this eye catching trial color proof on India, measuring 25 x 32mm, showing nice portions of cross hatching on three sides, an immaculate fresh example; extremely faint thin speck, trivial in nature and typical of this fragile India paper, showing only when immersed in fluid, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

123

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), spectacular blue "Troy, NY, Sep 26" town cancellation, absolutely gorgeous top quality example with a perfect colored cancel, with sterling rich color, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $550.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

124

1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), light red cancellation, desirable example of the difficult brown shade, with four nice margins and tantalizing color, Extremely Fine, 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott $425.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

125

1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), blue "5" in circle cancellation, appealing example of the tough brown shade, with a perfect sock on the nose postmark, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott $460.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

126

1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), light blue cancel, four large margins, deeply etched impression, Extremely Fine, 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott $425.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

127

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), blue circular cancel, four generous margins, crisp impression with vibrant color, Extremely Fine, 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott $425.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

128

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red bars in grid cancel, four large to ample margins, deep rich color, Very Fine, 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott $425.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

129

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red grid cancel, four nice margins, deep rich color, Choice Very Fine, 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott $425.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

130

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), lovely red grid cancellation, handsome and fresh with brightly colored cancel which has an "orange-ish" appearance, pretty, Very Fine.
Scott $425.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

131

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), neatly struck red "New Haven - Springfield, R.R., Mar 14" cancellations, interesting example with a scarce railroad cancel, tied on extra large piece; color is a bit faded, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $525.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

132

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), cancellation expertly removed, lovely appearing example that looks like a fresh unused stamp, in fact it has what appears to be fresh full original gum, and doesn't look washed out at all; small tear along bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $230.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

133

1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), canceled bold strike partial blue Troy N.Y. circular datestamp, three large margins and close, but well clear at top, Fine to Very Fine, 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott $800.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

134

1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), boldly struck brilliant red grid cancellation, wonderfully fresh and choice high quality example of the desirable orange brown shade, featuring large balanced margins and tremendous eye appeal, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90.
Scott Stamp Values $1,200 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $900.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

135

1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), bold black grid cancellation, handsome example with ample margins all around, and sensational rich color, Very Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

136

1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), quite scarce black grid cancellation, wide margins and spectacular color and impression, an excellent example of the elusive orange brown shade, Very Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

137

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), lightly struck red grid cancellation, absolutely astounding GEM QUALITY example featuring an enormously wide sheet margin at top, with brilliant fresh color and detailed impression, the quintessential example of this popular stamp deserving placement in a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (only 17 others currently grade higher, according to PSE's population report).
SMQ $3,600 in the grade of XF-SUP-95.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image)

Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

138

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), brilliant red grid cancellation, extremely handsome wide margined example, with luscious rich color on nicely blued paper, completely sound and really attractive, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

139

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), red grid cancellation, extremely fresh and choice example, completely found 4 margin copy with intense color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

140

1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), light and neatly placed red grid cancellation, handsome 4 margin copy with warm rich color; small crease at bottom left corner is hard to see, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded F-VF-75.
SMQ $775 in grade of F-VF-75.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)

Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction