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Quick Navigation by Category  The Arthur Wachtel Collection of Never Hinged Unit (304)   |  United States (87)   | 
 
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Lot 1014 - 1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Top margin single, o.g., never hinged, very nicely centered with design just in at top and perfs clear on all other sides, rich bold color and exceptional impression, with wide sheet margin selvage, Very Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 29; $5,500 for hinged.

AN EXTRAORDINARILY RARE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 5¢ BROWN TYPE I ISSUE - PERHAPS THE ONLY EXISTING EXAMPLE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.

Complete image....Scott $5,500 for hinged
Currently US$ 10

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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale - 133

The Arthur K. Wachtel Collection of Mint Never Hinged United States Stamps - 133 - May 26, 2026

The Arthur K. Wachtel Collection of Mint Never Hinged United States Stamps is one of the finest of its kind. Mr. Wachtel set out to acquire never hinged examples of United States postage stamps - whether originally issued with or without gum - an objective widely considered nearly impossible in its scope.

Through decades of dedicated pursuit, he succeeded in assembling a remarkable array of rarities seldom found in this elusive condition. Among the highlights are the 1847 5¢ Orange Brown (Scott #1b), the 1857 5¢ Brown (Scott #29), and, most notably, the unique mint never hinged 1869 90¢ Pictorial - an extraordinary centerpiece of the collection. The Back of the Book is equally compelling, featuring an outstanding selection of Postage Dues, Officials and the rare Newspaper stamps, including the ultra-rare 1875 $6 Ultramarine, C.B.N.C. Hard Paper Special Printing.

This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire stamps of the from a collection defined by both ambition and achievement.

Sale Session Information:

Session 1: (Lots 1001 - 1391) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions
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Phone: 415-781-5127
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To request more information by email: srumsey@rumseyauctions.com

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