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The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers continued...

3c-5c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 25-30A)
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
3118 ogbl Image3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Block of four, original gum, h.r., proof-like impression, intense shade on bright paper, centered to top, top left stamp trivial natural inclusion

FINE. A VERY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE TYPE I PERFORATED 3-CENT 1857 ISSUE.

The distinctive characteristic of Type I -- complete outer framelines -- is often difficult to see on a single copy due to the narrow spacing on the plate. The framelines are easily seen on this block.

With 1953 Miro certificate. Scott Retail $15,000.00 (Image)

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 E. $ 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3119 bl Image3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Positions 39-40/49-50L4, block of four with right sheet selvage, blue "Westchester Pa. Oct. 14, 1857" circular datestamps, perfs mostly scissors-separated at bottom, some toning, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, a scarce used block, Scott Retail $7,000.00 (Image)

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 E. $ 750-1,000

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
3120   Image3c Claret, Ty. II (25A). Lovely bright color, well-balanced margins, cancelled by bold Wilbraham Mass. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce sound and centered example of this better type, which has recut inner lines, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,000.00), this is the highest grade awarded, accompanied by piece from which this originated (Image)

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 $ 950.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
3121 c Image3c Rose, Ty. II (25A). Tied by "Aug. 1" straightline, matching "Spuyten Duyvil N-Y." dateless handstamp on small cover to New York City, light toning and stamp with perf faults, Fine appearance, ex Wagshal (Image)

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 E. $ 150-200

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
3122 ogbl Image3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Left imprint and plate no. 23 block of 20, top stamps and three at bottom either small h.r. or lightly hinged, twelve stamps Mint N.H., radiant color, well-balanced margins

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF TWENTY OF THE 1857 3-CENT TYPPE III, WITH TWELVE MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMPS.

Ex Neinken, Grunin, Klein and Wampler. Scott Retail $4,450.00 as plate block of eight, two blocks of four and two pairs with no premium for the Mint N.H. stamps. (Image)

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 E. $ 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3123 ogbl Image3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Left imprint and plate no. 25 block of twelve, original gum, lightly hinged with a few possibly Mint N.H., bright color, slightly dry printing, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, top stamps light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail $3,550.00 as plate block and two pairs (Image)

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 E. $ 750-1,000

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
3124 bl Image3c Dull Red, Ty. IV (26A). Positions 49-50/59-60L10L, block of four, natural s.e. at right, neat strike of circular datestamp, bright color, top left stamp small crease, bottom left stamp toned spot mostly on back, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail $2,500.00 (Image)

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 E. $ 400-500

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3125 c Image3c Dull Red, Ty. IV (26A). S.e. at left, tied by "Rome N.Y. Apr. 5, 1859" circular datestamp on buff cover with Professor Wise's illustrated hot-air balloon with the imprint of the famous balloonist Mons. Carlincourt at left, addressed to "Mons. Carlincourt, Aeronaut, Utica", cover restored at left edge where opened, Very Fine appearance, a scarce and beautiful early balloon cover, Carlincourt was the name T. S. C. Lowe assumed early in his career as an aeronaut, his first flight was in Ottawa, Canada, in 1858, he made several flights in the northeast before twice attempting a transatlantic balloon flight, first in 1859 and again in 1860, ex Wagshal (Image)

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 E. $ 750-1,000

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
3126   Image5c Brick Red (27). Radiant color, well-balanced margins with perfs clear of outer projections on all sides, neat 1860 San Francisco circular datestamp, most recent certificate notes "large manuscript marking removed from reverse" which see no evidence of, we do see a tiny perf tear at lower right, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1993 P.S.E. and 1994 P.F. certificates (Image)

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 $ 1,600.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
3127   Image5c Brick Red (27). Horizontal pair, fresh color, New Orleans circular datestamp and red transit, perfs just in at top, Fine, scarce pair of the 5c Brick Red shade, ex Long, with 1985 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 4,750.00

SOLD for $425.00
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3128 c Image5c Brick Red (27). Radiant color, tied by well-struck "New Orleans La. Mar. 2, 1859" circular datestamp on blue part-printed Prices Current to Barcelona, Spain, endorsed "Via England", New York transit datestamp, blue "4" and "Rs" handstamps, London, Junquera and receiving backstamps, vertical file fold well away from stamp, stamp with few toned perfs, cover with some natural age bleach spots, otherwise Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 E. $ 500-750

CLOSED
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