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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2275
Symbol: (Cat No: 5A var.
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib. Position 6R1E, no gum, large margins to just shaving outer tips of ornaments at bottom, deep color & sharp impression, Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 5A var.; $18,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY RARE 1851 1¢ BLUE, TYPE IB - A STUNNING GEM.
Type Ib was issued only in imperforate form. Just six positions on Plate 1 Early - 3R, 4R, 5R, 6R, 8R, and 9R - produced stamps classified as Type Ib, identified by a complete design at the top and an almost complete design at the bottom. When originally entered onto the plate, these six positions (along with 7R1E) showed full designs at both top and bottom; however, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottom design were later burnished away. Among the Type Ib positions, 6R and 8R retain more of the bottom detail than the others, making them especially desirable examples of the type. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2276
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 5A, 7
1851, 1¢ blue, types II, II, Ib, Ib, Ib, Ib. Upper Left Corner Margin Strip of 6 (Positions 1-6R1E), manuscript cross-hatch cancels, margins full at bottom to just in at right, with wide sheet selvage at top and left, strong bright plate one early color; light diagonal crease affecting left pair with small sealed tear at bottom of position 2 and position 4 with vertical crease, Very Fine,ex-Jefferys, Dinsmore Alter, Wingate & Eubanks, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5A, 7; $31,300 for singles; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A MAGNIFICENT AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE CORNER MARGIN STRIP OF SIX OF THE 1851 1¢ ISSUE SHOWING THE FIRST SIX POSITIONS FROM THE RIGHT PANE OF PLATE ONE EARLY - WITH LARGEST NUMBER OF TYPE 1B EXAMPLES IN A USED MULTIPLE AND INCLUDES POSITION 6R1E, ONE OF THE TWO BEST EXAMPLES OF THIS TYPE FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. US$7,500-10,000 (Image)
Scott $31,300 for singles Est. $7,500
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2277
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Top Right Corner Margin Single (Position 10L2), o.g., lightly hinged, enormous margins encompassing significant portions of adjacent stamp with wide corner sheet margin, color rich and deep with exceptional sharp impression on bright paper, a Superb gem,ex-E. Grace, with two 1998 P.F. (for block), 2008 P.S.E., 2016 P.F. & 2024 P.S.E. certificates, the latter three Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $18,000 for 100). Scott No. 7; $1,000.
THE QUINTESSENTIAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE II, WITH CORNER SHEET MARGIN AND GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY BOTH THE P.F. & P.S.E.
This is the highest graded mint example of Scott 7 and the only example to achieve the ultimate of grades in the P.S.E. Population Report. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2278
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Vertical Pair, o.g., hinge remnant at top, never hinged at bottom very light gum creases, margins clear at bottom slightly cut in at bottom, portions of two other stamps at right, rich color, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable item, with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7; $2,300. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2279
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III. Position 70R4, showing a full break at top and wide break at bottom, light free free town cancels, large to mostly huge margins showing portions of the "Toppan Carpenter" imprint captured in upper right margin, beautiful deep rich color, Superb, one of only three examples to obtain this lofty grade with two examples higher (both are 98J), ex-Vogel, "Natalee Grace", Curtis & Myerson, with 2011 P.F. for pair and 2012 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $21,000). Only two grade higher (at 98J) and two others share this grade. Scott No. 8; $1,650.
A MAGNIFICENT JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE III ISSUE BEARING A VERY RARE MARGINAL IMPRINT - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT.
Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This example with full and wide breaks is one of the finer positions of this type. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2280
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8, 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, types III & IIIa. Left Margin Horizontal Strip of 3 (Positions 81-83L4, types III, IIIa, IIIa), large margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at right and top right, with wide sheet margin at left, rich bold color, two strikes of "Rock Island, Ill., Jun 25, 1857" town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Emerson, Lehman, Neinken, Wagshal, Eubanks & Dr. Grassi, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 8, 8A; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
AN OUTSTANDING AND RARE COMBINATION MULTIPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ IMPERFORATE ISSUE FROM PLATE 4 BEARING BOTH III & TWO TYPE IIIA. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2281
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa. Position 58L4, huge margins to just shaving outer extremities of plumes at bottom left, deep rich Plate 4 color, red New York carrier circular cancel with integral 2¢ rate, Very Fine,ex-Newbury, Dr. Morris, Gorham & Dr. Grassi, with 1996 & 2022 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 8A; $925.
A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 1¢ TYPE IIIA FROM PLATE 4, WITH A RED CARRIER CANCEL. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2282
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Block of 4 (Pos. 76-77/86-87L1L), full o.g. (some light offset), four margins, bright color & Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Caspary & Lilly, with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9; $3,500.
A GORGEOUS MINT BLOCK WITH THE TOP RIGHT STAMP BEING THE SCARCE DOUBLE RECUT AT TOP & ONCE AT BOTTOM. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2283
Symbol: (Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Left Margin Block of 21 With Part Imprint and Plate "No. 1" (Positions 51-57, 61-67, 71-77L1L), no gum, position 71L1L triple transfer one inverted, margins ample to in, strong color; creasing and tears with some reinforcements, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare unused imprint large multiple of the 1851 1¢ issue from plate one late. Scott No. 9; $5,460 for no gum singles. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2284
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9 var.
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, unofficial Chicago perf. 12½. Pos. 8L1L, neat Chicago cds, rich color, interesting pre-printing paper fold, Very Fine,ex-Wagshal, signed Ashbrook (Plated by C. Chase), with 1969 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9 var.; $10,000.
ONE OF THE FINER OF THE APPROXIMATELY 19 KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1¢ WITH CHICAGO PERFORATIONS - OF THESE ONLY THREE SINGLES AND THE UNIQUE STRIP OF THREE ARE TYPE IV.
The origin of the Chicago perforation was documented by Jerome S. Wagshal in Chronicle 130 (May 1986), where he explained that the perforating machine responsible for the Chicago Perf stamps was invented by Dr. Elijah W. Hadley, a Chicago dentist who likely built it in 1854. The distinctive 12½-gauge perforation was applied to sheets of the 1¢ (Plates 1 Late and 2) and the 3¢ 1851 Issue, with the 1¢ being considerably rarer; according to a census compiled by W. Wilson Hulme II and published in Chronicle 175 (August 1997). US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2285
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Position 92L1L. Recut once at top, central Philadelphia, Pa. "1" in octagon carrier cancel, large to enormous margins showing significant portions of adjacent stamps at sides with wide sheet margin at bottom, strong color, a Superb jumbo,ex-Cipolla, with 2004 & 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SSV $1,400 for 98). Scott No. 9; $100.
A WONDERFUL BOARDWALK MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1852 1¢ BLUE TYPE IV IMPERFORATE ISSUE BEARING THE SCARCE PHILADELPHIA CARRIER RATE CANCEL. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2286
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV.horiz. pair + 3¢ dull red, horiz. pair + 12¢ black, single on 1855 folded cover from San Francisco to New York, tied by "San Francisco, Cal. May 1" cds, name of addressee crossed out & 12¢ affected by vert. cover crease, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 9; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE DOUBLE RATE COVER WITH THE COMPLETE 1851 SET AS EXISTED ON MAY 1, 1855 - ONLY A HANDFUL OF SUCH USAGES ARE KNOWN. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2287
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Tied by "Portland, Me." cds on immaculate buff cover with Pittman, Benn, Phonography all over advertising, addressed to South Berwick, Me., cover with imprint of "Benn Pitman, Cincinnati, Ohio" at bottom, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $500 - 750.
A GORGEOUS COVER AND ONE OF THE FEW PHONOGRAPHY COVERS FRANKED WITH A 1¢ 1851 ISSUE PAYING THE UNSEALED CIRCULAR RATE.
Sir Isaac Pitman, was an Englishman who invented phonographic shorthand, or phonography, a shorthand system based on phonetics. As it could be adapted to a wide variety of languages, it became one of the most widely used systems in the world. It was his brother, Benn, who popularized phonography in America. US$500-750 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2288
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Position 86R1L. Margins large to just touching, tied by "New York, Mar. 29" Ocean Mail integral grid cds on cover to Killingworth, Ct., manuscript "Circular" endorsement and reverse with blue shield corner card on backflap; minor cover wear, Very Fine, an unusual usage of the N.Y. ocean mail integral grid cds used in error on a circular rate cover, with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2289
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, vertical pair. Margins full to slightly in at left, tied by blue circular grid handstamps on blue allover "Longley Brothers Printers, Cincinnati, O." shield ad cover to Piqua, O., Very Fine, an attractive and very scarce 2¢ domestic circular rate. Scott No. 9; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2290
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 10
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. Position 51R1E, left margin straddle-pane single with full centerline, two strikes of blue "3" in circle cancel, large to huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, rich radiant color, an Extremely Fine gem, a magnificent used example undefined by it's grading alone, ex-"Clipper City", with 2012 and 2024 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF 90; SMQ $650). Scott No. 10; $200; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2291
Symbol: Cat No: 10A var.
1851, 3¢ copper brown, type II. Position 15R2E, wonderful intense shade and from Plate 2E (as required by Scott Catalogue), full margins to barely in at bottom left, tied by blue "New London Ct. Nov. 13" (1851) cds on light green folded letter to New York City, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous example of this rare and distinctive shade, with 2022 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 10A var.; $1,100.
SIGNED BY DR. AMONETTE WHO WRITES, "AS FINE A COPPERISH OB AS I HAVE SEEN. RARE COLOR." US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2292
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Horizontal Pair (Positions 99-100R2L), o.g., barest trace of hinge, huge well balanced margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at left and top, strong vibrant color on fresh paper, Superb,ex-Dr. Grassi, with 1999 P.F. (for block) & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98), the SMQ lists a single for $1400. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A MAGNIFICENT MINT ORIGINAL GUM PAIR OF THE 1852 3¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE - THIS IS THE ONLY PAIR WITH THIS GRADE AND NONE ARE GRADED HIGHER. US$750-1,000 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2293
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Pos. 92R5L, light face free town cancel, bottom margin single with huge margins all around showing parts of 5 others stamps, fresh color, Superb, one of the finest known singles, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate Graded (GEM 100J, SMQ unpriced above 100). Scott No. 11A; Estimate $500 - 750.
A ONE-IN-A-MILLION STAMP OF WHICH ONLY THREE OTHER EXAMPLES SHARE THIS ULTIMATE GRADE.
Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2294
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown. Very light face-free town and red cancels, full evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color enhancing a crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a truly striking used gem, with 2023 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $2,000). Scott No. 12; $750.
AN EXCEPTIONAL LIGHTLY CANCELED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1856 5¢ JEFFERSON ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2295
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown. Neat New Orleans, La. town cancel, full well balanced margins, rich bold color and a crisp detailed impression, an Extremely Fine gem, illustrated in Mayer-Frajola The United States Five Cent Stamp of 1856, ex-Mayer, Senchuk & E. Grace, with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12; $1,650.
A EXCEPTIONAL USED PAIR OF THE 1856 5¢ ISSUE - RARE IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2296
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown. Vertical pair, uncommonly wide margins to full at bottom, strong bright color and an early detailed impression, neat grid cancels, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Rohloff, Mayer & Grassi, with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12; $1,650.
AN ATTRACTIVE AND EXCEPTIONAL SOUND USED MULTIPLE OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
Vertical Pairs are very rare as most known multiples are horizontal strips of 3, used from New Orleans. This pair is particularly rare given its gem condition. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2297
Symbol: Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown. Margins large to touching at top, tied by "New Orleans, La., Sep 7" cds on 1856 folded letter to Paris, France, red "New York, Br. Pkt, Sep 17" exchange cds with Calais transit struck over, neat "26" decimes due handstamp and receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 12; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
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1851 10¢-12¢ Issues
Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2298
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I. Bottom margin single, grid cancel, large well balanced margins, remarkably deep color rarely encountered on this issues, Extremely Fine, a striking used stamp, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate, Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,500). Scott No. 13; $750. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2299
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I. Horizontal stitch watermark, faint cancel (appears unused), margins mostly large to huge, rich deep color on bright paper, Extremely Fine,ex-E. Grace, with 1988 and 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 13; $750. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2300
Symbol: Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I. Tied on piece by blue Delavan, Wis. town cancel, clear to mostly large margins, with deep rich color and a crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine,ex-Grassi, with 1988 & 2005 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 13; $750. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2301
Symbol: Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I, horizontal pair. Margins huge to just touching at bottom, in combination with 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV (9) on cachet corner card cover to Noroy-Le-Bourg, France, all canceled by lightened manuscript and blue grid handstamps with matching "Vermilionville, La., Sep 25" origin cds on reverse, red "New York, Am. Pkt, Oct 11" exchange cds, "16" decimes due handstamp and French transit and receiving backstamps; 1¢ stamp with small flaws including small tear and small cover tear at bottom, F.-V.F., a lovely pre-treaty rate cover via American packet bearing a scarce 10¢ type I multiple, signed Ashbrook, with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 13; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2302
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. O.g., lightly hinged once at top, huge margins even margins framing the entire stamp designs and showing small portion of adjacent stamp at right, wonderful rich vibrant color, detailed impression and Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb,ex-Dr. Grassi, with 2000 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $17,500). Scott No. 14; $5,000.
A STUNNING GEM LIGHTLY HINGED MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
One of only two examples to receive this grade with only four examples grading higher. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2303
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Horizontal pair with right interpane margin and centerline (positions 19-20L1), light unobtrusive cancel, huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamp at left and top, rich deep color, a Superb gem, a wonderful position pair, ex-Saadi & Eubanks, with 1983, 1989 P.F. & 2023 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ value for a single alone is $4,000). Scott No. 14; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A GEM LIGHTLY CANCELED JUMBO CENTERLINE PAIR OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE II ISSUE.
Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2304
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III. Four huge margins, light town cancel, rich color, Superb, with 2025 P.F. certificate, Graded (Superb 98). Scott No. 15; $145.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE III - WORTH OF THE JUMBO DESIGNATION. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2305
Symbol: Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III.horizontal pair, large to huge margins, used with 3¢ claret (11) vertical pair, huge margins to slightly in, each tied by neat "Terre Haute, Ind. Jan 1" cds on 1857 orange buff cover to Schlitz, Germany, "U.S. Pkt." straightline, carried on the Collins Line Ericsson from New York Jan. 17th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 1st, red London (2.2) transit backstamp, "Per England und Aachen 3/2" double-circle backstamp, Frankfurt (2.5) backstamp and blue manuscript accounting, Extremely Fine and unusual use overpaying the 21¢ British Open Mail rate to Germany by American Packet,ex-White (1937 Doane sale), Knapp, Gross, with 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 15; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE 1855 10¢ TYPE III PAIR USED WITH A 3¢ 1852 PAIR ON COVER TO GERMANY. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2306
Symbol: Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black. Top margin single, o.g., ample to large margins with full sheet margin at top, strong color and impression, Very Fine and choice,ex-Dr. Grassi, with 1994 (for block) & 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 17; $6,250.
A FRESH SOUND MINT MARGINAL SINGLE OF THE 1851 12¢ IMPERFORATE ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2307
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black. Light town cancels, huge margins all around encompassing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, strong bold color an crisp impression, Superb, with 2008 & 2023 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $2,750). Scott No. 17; $260.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 12¢ ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2308
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black. Horizontal pair (Positions 47-48L1), large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, bold color and sharp impression, central New Orleans, La. town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem and an outstanding multiple,ex-Dr. Grassi, with 1981 & 2021 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 17; $600. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2309
Symbol: Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black, three singles. File fold affecting left stamp and right stamp with small tear at top, in combination with 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9) on 1855 folded letter to Alexandrovsky near St. Petersburg, Russia, tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Oct 2" cds's with manuscript "via Prussian Closed Mail" route endorsement alongside, red Aachen boxed transit date stamp and magenta manuscript "14" credit, reverse with red "New York, Am. Packet, Oct 3" exchange cds, Very Fine,ex-Ishikawa, Hackmey & Gross. Scott No. 17; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE 1851 ISSUE TRANSATLANTIC USE TO ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA PAYING THE SCARCE 37¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE.
William Louis Winans was a noted railway pioneer, who traveled to Russia in 1843 as part of a $3 million contract to supply railroad locomotives and cars for the new railroad between St. Petersburg and Moscow. From 1852, William was the chief manager of the Russian operation, which had a lucrative contract as it was reported their contracted fees were 17 times higher than in any other country in Europe. During the Crimean War the firm's operations expanded, and Winans acted as the U.S. vice-consul in St. Petersburg. The contract expired in 1862. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2310
Symbol: Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black. Margins large to just into frameline at upper right, tied by neat "New Orleans, La., Jan 16, 1858" cds on folded letter to Rapperswil, Switzerland, manuscript "per First Steamer" endorsement at top, reverse with "Boston, Br. Pkt., Jan 27" exchange and red London transit cds's, front with boxed "GB, 1F60c" accountancy handstamp and red crayon "95" due upon arrival,various French and Swiss transit and receiving backstamps; stamp with tiny scissor cut & insignificant toned spot bot in margin, Very Fine, an unusual 12¢ solo franking to Switzerland, with 1986 Holcombe & 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 17; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
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1870-1888 Bank Note Issues
Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2408
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 138
1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Blue face free segmented cork cancel, virtually perfect centering amid enormously wide margins, rich radiant color and a full well formed grill impression, a Superb jumbo, a truly remarkable large-margin gem, with 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 138; $525.
AN OUTSTANDING JUMBO MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1871 7¢ NATIONAL BANKNOTE GRILL ISSUE - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2409
Symbol: Cat No: 139
1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged, nice centering, intense rich color; natural fiber inclusion (visible on reverse only), F.-V.F.,ex-Dr. Grassi, with 1976, 2006 P.F. & 1996, 2006 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (F 70). Scott No. 139; $7,500.
A LOVELY AND RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10¢ H. GRILL BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.
The numeric graded does not do this stamp justice, the last time this stamp was sold at auction, it was described as, "Extremely Fine Example of the 10¢ 1870 National Grilled Issue with Original Gum and Unusually Choice Centering." (Siegel Sale #829, Lot 368). It is interesting to note that only two original gum examples have been graded by the P.S.E., this stamp and one other (85 J). US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2410
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 155
1870, 90¢ carmine, without grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Face free cork cancels, exceptional centering amid uncommonly wide and well balanced margins, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, one of three examples to grade as such with only one example grading higher (a 98), ex-Floyd & Hall, with 1992 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95J; SMQ $4,000). Scott No. 155; $350.
A GORGEOUS JUMBO MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THIS 1870 90¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE WITHOUT GRILL - RARELY FOUND IN THIS GEM CONDITION. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2411
Symbol: Cat No: 161+157
1873, 10¢ brown. Cork canceled and tied on 1873 tissue paper cover from Yokohama, Japan to London, England, with "Yokohama, Japan, Oct 22" origin cds, magenta "San Francisco, Cal., Paid, Nov 14" transit and red "London" entry cds's, forwarded within London with G.B. 1864 1d red tied by "Paddington" duplex; cover with some edge faults and single 2¢ with faint corner crease, Very Fine, a spectacular & rare usage, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 161+157; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
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Lot No: 2412
Symbol: (Cat No: 167
1875, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing. Without gum as issued, scissors separated as usual with full perfs on three sides, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 167; $14,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1¢ 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2413
Symbol: (Cat No: 172
1875, 10¢ pale brown, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing. Without gum as issued, scissors separated as usual with full perfs at top and left, and almost complete at right, bright color, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 172; $18,000.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 10¢ 1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Most are scissors-separated into the perforations on at least one side. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2414
Symbol: Cat No: 178
1875, 2¢ vermilion, C.B.N.C. printing. On 3¢ green entire (U163) from San Francisco, Cal. to Oldenburg, Germany with stunning red Mayrisch Bros & Co. cigar and tobacco merchant illustrated advertising showing Standing Indian and Tobacco Goods, canceled by "San Francisco, Cal., Oct 6" cds and negative "H" duplex, N.Y. transit backstamps, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 178; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
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Lot No: 2415
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 182P3-190P3, 205P3-218P3
1879-83, 1¢-90¢ American Bank Note Co., Plate Proofs on India Paper. Complete set of 19; with 1879 1¢ gray blue (182P3) horizontal pair and balance singles, representing all the plate proofs on India designs, denominations and major colors produced, including both shades of the 6¢ Lincoln, bright colors, ample to large margins, all fresh, a Very Fine and choice set. Scott No. 182P3-190P3, 205P3-218P3; $1,205.
Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2416
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 188
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark. Neat face free blue target cancel, perfectly centered amid wide and beautifully balanced margins, gorgeous rich vibrant color, a Superb jumbo, one of three examples to receive this grade with two grading higher (at 100J), with 1997 and 2019 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $2,000). Scott No. 188; $30. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2417
Symbol: Cat No: 189
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing. Bottom Margin Plate Block of 12 with Imprint & Plate Number "31", immaculate Post Office fresh original gum which is never hinged expect for tiny trace of very light hinging in selvedge of one stamp, exceptionally well centered with perforations completely intact, brilliant rich color that is almost unheard of on this soft porous paper issue, wonderfully bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2002 P.S.E. & 2016 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 189; $8,500 for hinged.
A MAGNIFICENT 15¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE PLATE BLOCK AND A GREAT RARITY IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION, QUITE CERTAINLY ONE, IF NOT THE FINEST KNOWN IN EXISTENCE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $8,500 for hinged
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2418
Symbol: Cat No: 190
1879, 30¢ full black, A.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, bold full black color, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful large margin mint high value Banknote issue, with 1980 & 2002 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 190; $850. US$0 (Image)
Scott $850
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Lot No: 2419
Symbol: Cat No: 190
1879, 30¢ full black, A.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, intense shade and sharp impression, unusually choice centering with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Dr. Grassi, with 1979, 2001 P.F. & 2024 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 190; $850.
A OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 30¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH WONDERFUL CONDITION. US$0 (Image)
Scott $850
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Lot No: 2420
Symbol: Cat No: 191
1879, 90¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, very well centered amid wide margins, beautiful rich bright color and remarkable freshness, Very Fine and choice,ex-Gross, with 1992 P.F. & 2024 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF 80; SMQ $2,150). Scott No. 191; $2,100. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,100
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Sale No: 134
Lot No: 2421
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 191
1879, 90¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing. Extraordinarily well centered within beautiful large and balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, bold oval cancel, an Extremely Fine gem,ex-Bowman, Morton, with 1992 and 2001 P.F., 2008 and 2020 P.S.E. certificates, both P.S.E. Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $3,500). Scott No. 191; $375.
A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. ISSUE THAT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.
Only three examples graded higher by the P.S.E., with one sole example graded 98. US$0 (Image)
