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LotNo.: 6041
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CatNo.: 3

1904, 10c yellow (Scott 3), split "PANAMA" overprint, o.g., hinge remnant, interesting and unusual variety, sharp impression, centered to left, Just Fine, signed Richter, with 1973 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 3.
Scott $400. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1904, 10c yellow (Scott 3), socked-on-the-nose, Empire, June 30, 1904, circular date stamp, handsome used example, excellent cancel, very well centered, Choice Very Fine, with 1987 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 3.
Scott $210. (Image)

Estimate $150-200

1904, 10c yellow (Scott 3), light purple handstamp, bright and vibrant, huge balanced margins, exceptional jumbo; couple of slightly nibbed perforations, otherwise Extremely Fine.
CZSG 3.
Scott $210. (Image)

Estimate $150-200

1904, 10c yellow (Scott 3), horizontal pair, Bohio, July 14, 1904, circular datestamp, elusive multiple, warm colors, reasonable centering, better post office cancel, appealing item, Fine and scarce.
CZSG 3.
Scott $420. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

LotNo.: 6045
Symbol:
CatNo.: 3a

1904, 10c yellow, "CANAL ZONE" inverted (Scott 3a), horizontal pair, tropicalized o.g., rich color, strong strike of overprint, well centered, very scarce multiple; perforations trimmed at left side of left stamp, natural straight edge at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, 200 examples of invert issued, with 1989 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 3a.
Scott $1,550. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000

1904, 10c yellow, "CANAL ZONE" inverted and colon between right "PANAMA" and bar (Scott 3a var.), position 5 or 10, tied on piece by purple handstamp, extraordinary double error, clean and attractive, nice color, handsome item, Fine to Very Fine, only 2 panes of 100 inverts were issued and only 2 positions on each could possibly have had the double error so a maximum of 4 examples ever existed, this example is illustrated in Canal Zone Stamps (figure 2.24).
CZSG 3a.3.
Scott $600+. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000

1904, 10c yellow, "CANAL ZONE" double (Scott 3b), neat purple 7-bar CANAL ZONE handstamp, a world class rarity, attractive and well centered, rare and desirable showpiece; minor flaws, Very Fine appearance, only two examples recorded, Ex-Plass, 1967 P.F. certificate missing.
CZSG 3b.
Scott $14,000. (Image)

Estimate $10,000-15,000

LotNo.: 6048
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CatNo.: 3 var.

1904, 10c yellow, "CANAL" split, "C" missing (Scott 3 var.), tropicalized o.g., striking variety, most unusual, appealing item, Fine centering, signed by expert.
CZSG 3.1.
Scott $400. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1904, 10c yellow, left "PANAMA" 2¼mm below bar, 5c blue (Scott 3 var., 2), variety from position 31 or 36, tied by 7-bar CANAL ZONE handstamps with matching Ancon, June 29, 1904, circular datestamp on large piece, scarce variety, desirable combination franking, fresh and attractive, Fine to Very Fine, 100 of variety issued, only 7 examples reported, signed J. C. Perry.
CZSG 3.2, 2.
Scott $765. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

1904, 10c yellow, left "PANAMA" 2¼mm below bar (Scott 3 var.), position 31 or 36, crisp and clean, extremely light unobtrusive cancel, large margins, elusive variety, lovely Very Fine appearance, 100 examples issued but only 7 are recorded, with 1992 P.F. certificate which doesn't mention variety.
CZSG 3.2.
Scott $575. (Image)

Estimate $400-600

1904, 10c yellow, left "PANAMA" 2¼mm below bar (Scott 3 var.), position 31 or 36, Cristobal, June 29, 1904, circular date stamp, scarce variety, attractive socked-on-the-nose cancel, vibrant color, nicely centered, excellent example; slightly nibbed perforation, lovely Fine appearance, 100 varieties issued although only 7 are recorded.
CZSG 3.2.
Scott $575. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

1904, 10c yellow, colon work-up between right "PANAMA" and bar (Scott 3 var.), position 5 or 10, tied on piece by purple 7-bar CANAL ZONE handstamp with matching San Pablo, July 12, 1904, circular date stamp and black Bohio, July 12, date stamp, very scarce variety, exceptional cancels, an important first issue showpiece with all the bells and whistles, Fine to Very Fine and rare, variety apparently occured on only some panes and just 9 examples are on record, with 1980 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 3.3.
Scott $550.


San Pablo post office wasn't established until July 7 and is among the rarest cancels on the first issue stamps. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

1904, 10c yellow, colon between right "PANAMA" and bar (Scott 3 var.), position 5 on some panes, Ancon, July 12, 1904, datestamp and tied by 7-bar CANAL ZONE cancel, on upper half of cover, scarce variety, crisp and bright, attractive item, lovely Fine appearance, only 9 examples are on record.
CZSG 3.3.
Scott $550. (Image)

Estimate $400-600

1904, 10c yellow, colon between right "PANAMA" and bar (Scott 3 var.), in pair with normal, position 5 or 10, scarce variety in nice multiple, distinct work-up, Fine centering, apparently error occured only on some panes, 9 examples reported, with 1969 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 3.3.
Scott $760. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

LotNo.: 6055
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CatNo.: 9c

1904, 1c green, inverted overprint (Scott 9c), o.g., lightly hinged, particularly rare and desirable error, bright and well centered, the finest example extant, outstanding key error, Choice Very Fine, only six examples reported in Canal Zone Stamps, one possibly unused and five used, this being an additional and superior example, with 2010 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 9c.
Scott $7,500+. (Image)

Estimate $6,000-7,500

1904, 1c green, inverted overprint (Scott 9c), 7-bar CANAL ZONE cancel, extremely rare and desirable error, a better than usual sound example, Fine and attractive, only 20 examples recorded, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
CZSG 9c.
Scott $6,000. (Image)

Estimate $3,500-5,000

LotNo.: 6057
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CatNo.: 9d

1904, 1c green, double overprint (Scott 9d), tropicalized o.g., very scarce and desirable error, appealing example of this quite difficult item; minor tropical staining, Very Fine for this, though a full pane was likely issued, only 20 examples, most with defects, are recorded, with 1987 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 9d.
Scott $2,750. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000

1904, 1c green, double overprint (Scott 9d), well centered with large margins, unobtrusive light cancel, very scarce and desirable error; insignificant corner creases, lovely Very Fine appearance, only 20 examples reported, with 1969 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 9d.
Scott $2,000. (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500

1904, 1c green, double overprint (Scott 9d), Unique Vertical pair, with 8 cts. on 50c bister brown (#14), tied on portion of cover by ANCON, JAN 20 1906, STATION A, double oval cancel and segmented circle handstamps, with New York, January 28, registry backstamp, a remarkable error pair on an attractive piece, illustrated in Canal Zone Stamps, a choice showpiece, usual Fine centering, only 20 examples reported of which 10 are mostly defective unused stamps, ex-Plass, with 1969 P.F. certificate.
CZSG 9d.
Scott $4,000+. (Image)

Estimate $3,000-4,000

LotNo.: 6060
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CatNo.: 9 var.

1904, 1c green, "ON" of ZONE Dropped (Scott 9 var.), position 87, fresh o.g., small hinge remnant, bright and vibrant, large margins, appealing example of this very scarce error, Very Fine and attractive, occurred on only a few panes of stage I, only 8 examples are on record.
CZSG 9.2.
Scott $300. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1904, 1c green variety, "ON' of ZONE Dropped (Scott 9 var.), position 87, bright and attractive, light unobtrusive cancel, well centered, scarce and desirable, Very Fine and choice, only 8 examples on record, with 2010 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 9.2.
Scott $275. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

LotNo.: 6062
Symbol: /O
CatNo.: 9-20

Canal Zone, 1c to 8c on 50c Maps, 1904-06, Astonishing Balance of Comprehensive Study collection (Scott 9-20), many hundreds of stamps on black stockpages in binder, replete with a vast array of major to minor errors and varieties carefully identified, both mint and used, with multiples up to blocks of 20, barely scratching the surface some highlights include #9a, 9a in block of 12, two 9b, several 10 spaced A-L, 11a with certificate, numerous #12a, 12b, and 12 varieties mint used and in blocks, many 13a, 13b, 13 PAMANA's, spaced A-L's, PANAWA's, 14 block of 20 with varieties, 14 PANAMA 5mm below bar, 14c with varieties, 16 and 17 varieties and blocks, 18a's, 18b's, a few 18 down and up, P NAMA"s, 19a's, 19b's, P NAMA's, down and up's, antique letters, many in blocks, 20a's, 20b's, 20 varieties, numerous in blocks, several certificates included, a lifetime of aquisition and study included, would take another lifetime to replicate, if possible, condition with the expected mix but certainly better then usual for these, incredible group of specialized material primed for study and expansion or ripe for profitable breakdown and dispersal, many pleasant suprises await the diligent searcher; usual faults present but sparse, Fine to Very Fine and attractive. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.2 lbs.
CZSG 9-20. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $3,500-5,000

LotNo.: 6063
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CatNo.: 10a

1904, 2c rose, inverted overprint (Scott 10a), o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh and attractive, large margins all around, choice example of this desirable error, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, it is estimated that a maximum of 240 examples were released, 1971 S.P.A. certificate signed by Brett.
CZSG 10a.
Scott $225 + as hinged. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1904, 2c rose, inverted overprint (Scott 10a), Cristobal cancel, exceptional used example, large margins all around, bright and vibrant, unobtrusive cancel, scarcer used than mint, choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine, estimated 240 sold.
CZSG 10a.
Scott $275. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1904, 2c rose, "L" of "CANAL" sideways (Scott 10b), position 68, 7-bar CANAL ZONE cancel, scarce and striking error being the only instance of a letter being rotated by 90 degrees, especially scarce used example, unobtrusive cancel; thin at bottom, several nibbed perforations, Fine appearance, only 21 examples reported of which only 4 are used, signed Ex-Plass, with 1967 P.F. certificate.
CZSG 10b.
Scott $2,250. (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500

LotNo.: 6066
Symbol:
CatNo.: 10 var.

1904, 2c rose variety, "ON" Dropped (Scott 10 var.), o.g., never hinged, brilliantly fresh, huge balanced margins, an exceptional example in every respect, scarce and desirable, Choice Extremely Fine, only 10 examples are recorded.
CZSG 10.2.
Scott $400 for hinged. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

LotNo.: 6067
Symbol: /
CatNo.: 10 var.

1904, 2c rose, "ON" of ZONE Dropped (Scott 10 var.), in a block of 4 with normals, selvage at bottom, positions 87, 88, 97, 98, o.g., lightly hinged (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), bright vibrant block, well centered, handsome example of very scarce error, lovely Very Fine appearance, only from the first few panes of stage I, just 10 examples recorded.
CZSG 10.2.
Scott $400+. (Image)

Estimate $300-400

1904, 2c rose variety, "ON" of ZONE Dropped (Scott 10 var.), light magenta cancel, attractive used example of this scarce variety, reasonably well centered; small sealed tear, nibbed perforation, Very Fine appearance, position 87 from a few pane only, only 10 examples recorded, with 2010 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 10.2.
Scott $400. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

LotNo.: 6069
Symbol: /
CatNo.: 10 var.

1904, 2c rose, Overprint Split Horizontally, shifted to left (Scott 10 var.), block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant (bottom 2 stamps never hinged), a marvelous variety, beautifully centered and brilliantly fresh, scarce and attractive block, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 90 of this striking variety were printed, signed H. F. Coleman.
CZSG 10.5. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

LotNo.: 6070
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CatNo.: 11b

1905, 2c rose, "PANAMA" inverted, bar at bottom (Scott 11b), o.g., small hinge remnant, particularly fresh and bright, very well centered, a choice example of this scarce and desirable error, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 200 issued, but only 35 examples reported.
CZSG 11b.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $400-600

LotNo.: 6071
Symbol:
CatNo.: 11b

1905, 2c rose, "PANAMA" inverted, bar at bottom (Scott 11b), o.g., lightly hinged, bright and vibrant, better than usual centering, scarce error, Fine to Very Fine and attractive, 200 printed but only 35 examples recorded, with 1979 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 11b.
Scott $600. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

LotNo.: 6072
Symbol:
CatNo.: 12c

1904, 5c blue, "CANAL ZONE" double (Scott 12c), both impressions normally inked with left slightly dropped, o.g., lightly hinged, scarce and desirable error, particularly fresh and bright, nicely centered and attractive, Fine to Very Fine appearance, approximately 300 issued, signed H F Coleman, with 1971 P.F. certificate.
CZSG 12c.I.
Scott $800. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

LotNo.: 6073
Symbol:
CatNo.: 12c, 12c var.

1904, 5c blue, "CANAL ZONE" double, bottom stamp also with "ANAMA" at left (Scott 12c, 12c var.), vertical pair, both impressions nornally inked, left one dropped slightly, slightly tropicalized o.g., outstanding double overprint pair and dual error on bottom stamp, sharp and well centered, an amazing showpiece in every respect, Very Fine and rare, approximately 300 of the double overprint issued, only four of the dual error are possible, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
CZSG 12c.I, 12c.I.15a.
Scott $1,600 ++. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000

1904, 5c blue, "CANAL ZONE" double (Scott 12c), one impression light and out of horizontal alignment, also with left PANAMA split between left and right, partial duplex cancel, scarce and attractive error, sharp with vivid color, Fine to Very Fine centering, approximately 300 issued, with 1970 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 12c.II.
Scott $800. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

1904, 5c blue, "PANAMA" double (Scott 12d), striking error, bold and bright, usual centering with light cancel, Fine and scarce, approximately 120 issued with only 20 reported.
CZSG 12d.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

Estimate $600-800

1904, 5c blue, "PANAMA" double (Scott 12d), very scarce error, distinctive appearance, usual centering, sought after item, Fine, approximately 120 issued, but only 20 examples reported.
CZSG 12d.
Scott $1,000. (Image)

Estimate $500-750

1904, 5c blue, "PANAMA" double and "PAMANA" reading down at right with both PANAMA 1.5mm below bar (Scott 12d var.), position 100, exceptional dual error, large margins all around, a most important and desirable showpiece; straight edge at bottom with arrow at right, Very Fine and rare, 120 of the double overprint reportedly issued however only 20 examples have been recorded, only two or three of this dual major error are possible and this may be the only one still in existence.
CZSG 12d.8.
Scott $1,000 ++. (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500

1904, 5c blue, "PANAMA" inverted, bar at bottom, with "PAMANA" at right (Scott 12e var.), rare and fantastic double error, exceptionally well centered, important and desirable item; small thin spot, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine and rare, only 12 examples of inverted overprint reported, this being the only dual error, with 1997 A.P.S. certificate.
CZSG 12e.7.
Scott $1,250+. (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500

1904, 5c blue, "PANAMA" inverted, bar at bottom (Scott 12e), straightline "Culebr(a)" cancel, very scarce error, vivid example, average centering, Very Good, only 12 examples recorded.
CZSG 12e.
Scott $1,250. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000

1904, 5c blue, "PANAAM" at right (Scott 12f), position 46, light magenta cancel, fresh and bright, large balanced margins, unobtrusive cancel, choice example of very scarce error, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 16 examples are recorded.
CZSG 12.13.
Scott $1,250. (Image)

Estimate $800-1,200