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Gems of Philately 1846-1848 Trans-Continental & Mexican-American War
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 53
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Col. Stephen W. Kearny Military Courier Letter from Fort Leavenworth, Mo. Signed letter addressed to Capt E.A Hitchcock in Saint Louis, Mo. and endorsed by way of "Major Massias", with letter datelined "Fort Leavenworth, Nov 13th, 1837" and reads in part…"The Steam Boat Pirate has arrived this afternoon & brought me your letter of the 3rd Inst. -- I thank you for the trouble I have occasioned you. I enclose a check of Maj. Morris for $600 & wish that you deposit it in the Mo State Bank in my credit."; file folds, Very Fine, an early signed Col. Stephen W. Kearny letter. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Cantonment Gibson, Ar., Jul 7. Bold cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp with "On Public Service" endorsement on 1842 folded cover to Brig. Genl. R. Jones, Adj. General at Washington D.C., inside docketed "Fort Gibson" from Lt. Col. Mason, 1st Dragoons with "Reports on detachments under Col. Kearney left on the 4th for Fort Leavenworth"; some light soiling, a Very Fine use,ex-Beals. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Aug 7. Discernible cds with manuscript date on folded letter to Columbia, Mo., manuscript "5" rating, with letter datelined "Fort Leavenworth, August 6, 1846" with interesting contents regarding elections…"I have only a few minutes to devote to you at present but even then clear my conscience…There is now 9 Co. at the fort and 5 more to come, Those that are here held an election yesterday for their officers. Price had no opposition. Gen Allen of Lewis County was elected over Mitchell from St. Louis for Lieut. Col. of the regiment & Capt Edmonson of the same for Major. Gen. Halleck was elected without opposition Lieut, Col. of the extra battalion, The officers of the Ref are subject to the vote of the 5 Co. which are yet behind thought I have no doubt but they will confirm our choices. Bart you must write to me frequently there will be no difficultly about communicating as there will be a regular express every other week. From this place to us direct your letters to me care of Co. A Capt Giddlings, Prices (Sterling) regiment Mo. Vol."; cover with some light edge staining at lower left, Very Fine. Estimate; $400 - 600.
Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Sep 16. Cds with manuscript day and matching "5" cent rating on 1846 folded letter from Private O.P. Bampass, Company "I" 4th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers at Fort Leavenworth shortly after Gen. Kearney occupied Sante Fe and speaks of getting "…72 cts for every twenty miles coming up to be paid the first payment at Bents Fort…"; some fold separations and minor staining, Fine and interesting early Mexican War trail letter. Estimate; $500 - 750.
This letter refers to Bents Fort during Pre-Colorado Territory, which was a celebrated fur trading post built in 1848 by four Bents Brothers. Kit Carson was employed there as a hunter from 1831 to 1842 when he left to join the Fremont Expedition. The post was a real Fort with walls 15 feet high and 4 feet thick.
Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Nov 4. Cds with manuscript date and manuscript "10" rate on folded letter to Newport, R.I., with letter datelined "Santa Fe, Oct 6, 1846" (New Mexico Territory) written at the end of the Military Occupation Period, carried by courier and mailed at Fort Leavenworth, letter with interesting content…"We have disarmed the Mexicans in every direction, have fortified ourselves and hold the country securely enough…I have rode in forced marches by day and stood for hours at night at the lonely post of the Sentinel subject to the tomahawk or arrow of the Indian or the midnight attack of the Mexican", with description of country & climate, derogatory remarks about Mexicans, their women, etc., Very Fine, a rare early New Mexico territorial item. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
Santa Fe, New Mexico, January 11th, 1847. Dateline on folded letter from Army surgeon to his wife at Fort Leavenworth Mo., carried by military express, entered mails with "Independence, Mo. Mar 3" cds and manuscript "5" rate marking, some interesting content describing sickness, death & battles including "…We have had a battle at a place called El Passo about 200 miles from us in which our troops came off victorious and I am in hopes that the war will soon be over…"; light toning, Fine and interesting Mexican War use. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Fort Leavenworth, Mo. Jul 17. Cds with manuscript day on folded letter to Belleville, Ill., manuscript "10" rating, with letter datelined "Fort Leavenworth, July 18th, 1847" with letter in part…"Fort Leavenworth as I have before told you is a splendid place, but staying so long has made me heavy time of it and I am extremely anxious too go on. A detachment of our Regiment, composed of our companies under Capt. Bond's, Capt. Hampton's, Capt. Nile's and Capt. Thurman's will start to day for our place of destination. The weather is extremely hot, but not withstanding. They are all very anxious to go on. It is very likely that some of the detachments of out Regiment will have a brush with the Comanche Indian before they get though, but I assure you from what I know of the Regiment that they great credit that Illinois has attained will not differ by anything that our Regiment will do. They are all men and will acquit themselves like men.", Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Santa Fe, New Mexico, October 11th, 1847. Dateline on cover to Belleville, O., carried privately with "Politeness of Capt Turner" endorsement who was returning to Fort Leavenworth, letter with interesting content…"I send you by Capt. Turner and Lieut. Roper of our Regiment a Puebla bow and with sixteen arrows. The Puebla Indians are the descendants of Montezuma's old subjects, and are a much finer and braver race of people than the Spaniards, at the battle of Taos (January 1847 Revolt) which was fought last winter they stood till they were bayoneted while the Mexicans ran at the sight of a gun. They use the bow and lance pretty generally. The white's now not willing to sell them guns through this bow and arrows have been used a little they are yet good…I also send you, the Doubloons, and of which you will keep for yourself, another you will give to mother.", and signed Wm. H. Snyder, Very Fine,ex-Risvold. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Lt. William H. Snyder is a collector sending home native items from the Pueblo Indians.
Fort Mann, Upper Arkansas, December 6th 1847. Dateline on folded letter addressed to President James K. Polk in Washington City, D.C., with manuscript "Pr Santa Fe Express" endorsement at lower left, "Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Dec 24" cds with manuscript day and "10" rating crossed out, letter regarding the tendering a resignation…"To His Excellency, James K. Polk, President of the United States, Sir, I was mustered into Service of the United States at Fort Leavenworth, as Captain of the Company E "Indian Battalion" Missouri Volunteers, which Battalion is under the Command of Lieut. Col. William Gilpin. Reasons of a substantial and influential character, constrain me to tender my resignation as Captain of said Company.", and signed Capt. Napoleon Koscialowski, with Adjutant Gen. recommendation & Secretary of War final approval docketing; some soiling along file folds, F.-V.F. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 62
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Sullivan (California), Aug. 26th, 1849. Dateline on folded letter from Ebenezer Bower Bateman to his father in Jacksonville, Ill., entered the mails with "San Francisco, Cal, Oct 1" cds and reddish brown manuscript "40" rate, with lengthy 3½ page letter detailing his route and journey from Santa Fe, Indians and the gold regions…I arrived here on the 20th inst, after a very tedious journey of 135 days from Santa Fe. Our rout was down the Rio Grande 150 miles to Socoro (Soccoro), thence across the mountains to the head-waters of the Rio Gila, thence down that River to a point six miles below its mouth where we crossed the Rio Colorado of the West; thence across the Great Desert & through the mountains again to the Pueblo Los Angalos, or "City of the Angels". Thence on & near the coast northward about 250 miles, thence Eastward across the Mountains again to the head of the Tulalles Lake in the Tulary Valley, thence across & up the Rio del Rey, or Kings River to the point where it emenates from the Base of the Sierra Nevada, thence a north-westerly course up the valley & across the Mercey, Tuwalamie, Merri-posas, Stanish-Low & a branch of the San Joaquin Rivers to Stockton;- thence to this place 75 miles; which is a small stream emptying into the Tuwalarnie twelve miles distant. From the point where I last struck into the Mountains you will perceive a great disgression from the ordinary rout, this was owing to our having fallen in with a Detachment of Dragoons dispatched to the head of Kings River to chastise some Indians who had recently killed a party of Americans & we thought it a good opportunity to penetrate where others had failed & have the first chance at the Gold which is said to exist there in great quantity, but greatly to our disappointment on arriving in about two days travel of the designated point, we learned the Indians had fled far into the Snowy mountains. Our rations falling short & animals broke down, the commanding Officer determined to proceed as fast as possible to the neighborhood of Stockton…The Gold region as far as discovered, you will perceive has two great natural divisions by the watercourses they contain, the one with the Sacramento & the other the San Joaquin as their tributaries; I am in the last mentioned region, which is generally is about 100 miles from & Southward of the central portion of the other., Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 63
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Sullivan (California), Sep 30th, 1849. Dateline on folded letter from Ebenezer Bower Bateman to his brother in Saint Charles, Mo., entered the mails with manuscript "Stockton T.C., Oct 4th" (Territory of California) postmark, with additional "San Francisco, Cal, Nov 1" cds and matching boxed "40" rate, manuscript "Via Panama" routing endorsement, with lengthy 3½ page letter regarding journey from Santa Fe, Stockton area and areas of potential gold mining…"I arrived at this place on the 20th Ult' 135 Days from Santa fe. This is 75 miles from Stockton & 200 miles from San Francisco, on a tributary to & twelve miles from its confluence with the Tuolumne River; at this immediate point there is not a great number at present, but in the neighborhood (say) within three miles there are probably Three Thousand & yet this region from all account is more sparsely populated than most others & they cry is: still they come…It is about 50 days sail from San Francisco to China & about twelve to the Sandwich Islands, from which; I believe, from all other countries, there are people here, seeking what appear to be generally considered "The one thing needful" The mining region so far as discovered & worked, compares a strip of country from eight to twenty miles wide, running parallel with the mountains & the Tulare Valley, having for its western boundary the margin of the latter & its Eastern, the superior hills (not the principle mountains) of the former. To these limits the experience & opinions of nearly all testify. Although, there are some who think there must be a grand fountain head, to so much Treasure higher up in the mountains, in quest of which Exploring Parties have already been out, and others are going: I have in contemplation setting out shortly with a party for region lying South-East of Kings River, we take with us an experienced Mountaineer & Indian - Man - one who has formerly been employed by Government as such for Guide. He declares he knows where the (Big Slugs lie.) The mines at this point are very rich, but the Gold lies from 8 to 20 feet beneath the surface, the ground is rocky & water is very troublesome…Enclosed are specimens of California Gold, that taken in this region is general much larger, but I send small because less liable to detection - the average run may be fairly set down at from 6-1/4 cts to 50%$ in value - the piece, observe it is perfectly pure & of the finest quality, no only recorded example, no intermixtion of any kind, the pure original Virgin Gold & this is characteristic of all taken in this country." and signed "E. B. Bateman Address me Stockton Upper California", Very Fine. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED POSTMARK FROM STOCKTON AND PERHAPS THE ONLY EXAMPLE WITH THE "T.C." TERRITORY OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATION.
1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Neat and complimentary red grid cancel, exceptionally well centered, intense shade and crisp impression, a Superb gem, one of three to grade as such with no examples higher, with 1987, 2009 P.F. & 2009, 2014 and 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter three Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $9,000). Scott No. 36; $325.
A PHENOMENAL EXAMPLE WHICH IS CERTAINLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SINGLE 1857 12¢ BLACK THAT WE HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO OFFER.
Due to the narrow spacing between stamps on the 12¢ Plate I, very little room was left for perforations. Examples such as this are incredibly rare.
1860, 30¢ orange. Neat grid cancel, perfectly centered amid remarkably wide margins, radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used gem, with only three examples grading higher, with 2012 P.S.A.G., 2013 P.F. & 2024 P.S.E. certificates, all (Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,800). Scott No. 38; $500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL WIDE MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 30¢ FRANKLIN ISSUE - GRADED XF-S 95 XQ BY THE P.F., THE "XQ" DENOTING EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 102
Symbol: (Cat No: 62
1861, 90¢ dull blue, First Design. No gum, rich vivid color and sharp impression on bright paper; small flaws and reperforated ar right, Very Fine appearance (currently listed by Scott as no. 72-E7h), with 1998 A.P.S. & 2005 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 62; $50,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE EXTREMELY RARE 1861 90¢ FIRST DESIGN ISSUE.
According the Siegel Census, there are at total of 22 known examples of the 90¢ First Design, including one copy in the New York Public Library collection. There are a mere six examples which are in sound condition and only two of these still retain their original gum. US$0 (Image)
Scott $50,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 95
Symbol: Cat No: 25
1857, 3¢ rose, type I. O.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering for this tightly margined issue, bright, rich Post Office fresh color, sharp detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2024 P.F. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $6,000). Scott No. 25; $3,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ 1857 TYPE I IN GEM CONDITION.
Until Toppan, Carpenter introduced new 3¢ plates with wider spacing between stamps to allow for perforations, they began perforating sheets that had been printed from the earlier Type I Plates in early 1857. It is due to the narrow spacing on the plate makes it exceptionally challenging to acquire them with precise centering. In contrast to the 1857 3¢ Type III variety (Scott 26), the 1857 3¢ Perforated Type I stamps are rarely found in original gum condition.
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Manuscript canceled on "Beardless" Abraham Lincoln campaign cover addressed to Rock Island, Ill., with endorsement "Letters & Plot of Sand in Minnesota" at lower left and lacking origin postmark, Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26. Milgram No. AL-55; Estimate $600 - 800.
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I. In combination with 1859, 10¢ green, type V (35), both attractively centered, tied by neat "San Francisco, Cal., Sep 11, 1860" cds on cover to Paris, France, manuscript "via Panama" endorsement and red "New York, Paid 12, Oct 16" exchange cds's additionally tying 10¢, French transit cds and receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 27; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 98
Symbol: Cat No: 30
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II. Well centered with rich intense color, in combination with 1860, 5¢ brown, type II, two singles (30A) on cover to Paris, France, all tied by blue target cancels with matching "New Orleans, La., Jul 24, 1862" cds, red "New York, 6, Aug 2" exchange cds, boxed "P.D." handstamp and Calais transit cds in red, receiving backstamp; light cover fold, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 30; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE AND MOSTLY LIKELY UNIQUE LATE DEMONETIZED BUT ACCEPTED 1860-61 5¢ ORANGE BROWN & 5¢ BROWN COMBINATION USAGE FROM UNION-OCCUPIED NEW ORLEANS, LA.
The 5¢ orange brown, type II had a very short period of use as the earliest recorded usage is May 8th of 1861 and by August of that year the issue was demonetized. It is quite unusual that the New York exchange office did not recognize the demonetized issue and mark the cover as unpaid. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 99
Symbol: Cat No: 30A
1860, 5¢ brown, type II, vertical pair. Canceled by neat waffle grid cancels on red and blue Liberty & Flag patriotic cover to Sands O., matching "Marysville, Cal., Sep 22" cds, with original enclosure with matching patriotic letterhead datelined "Marysville, Cal., September 15, 1861" with interesting details of his journey from Ohio to California and the great difficulties encountered in the passage…"It was a tiresome trip I assure you, so tiresome that this one will do me. We left Lancaster, Ohio Apr 11th and got here August 13th one hundred and 22 days on the way…Lost 7 head of horses and one man out of our party…The man drowned in the Plat river Nebraski", and ends letter with notation…"it's Evry man here for my self anot the devil for the rest", Very Fine,ex-Rohloff. Scott No. 30A; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A WONDERFUL PATRIOTIC COVER AND MATCHING LETTERHEAD USAGE FROM CALIFORNIA. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
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1861-1867 Issues & 1875 Re-Issues
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 103
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 63P1-72P1 vars.
1861, 1¢-90¢ Regular issue, large die proofs on India, oversized "Specimen" overprint. Set of 8 values off original cards (approximately 42x51mm), 12¢ & 90¢ with vermilion "Specimen" overprint, others in black, rich colors; 1¢ & 12¢ with slight thinning in margins, otherwise Very Fine, these specimen large die proofs were apart of sample books with only a few known of each value (some values with different color overprints). Scott No. 63P1-72P1 vars.; Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE SET OF THE 1861 NATIONAL BANKNOTE CO. ISSUE SPECIMEN LARGE DIE PROOFS - WITH ONLY A FEW KNOWN OF EACH VALUE. US$2,500-3,500 (Image)
Est. $2,500-3,500
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 104
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 63P2//78P2
1861-66, 1¢-90¢ "Roosevelt" small die proof on white wove paper. Set of 11 issues on original gray card; 2¢ black is Die II (73P2), 3¢ in both lake and scarlet shades (66TC2 & 74TC2), fresh rich vibrant colors throughout, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 63P2//78P2; $4,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL SET OF THE 1861-66 "ROOSEVELT" SMALL DIE PROOFS. US$0 (Image)
Scott $4,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 105
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 63P3-78P3
1861-66, 1¢-90¢ Regular Issue Complete, Plate Proofs on India. Set of ten values plus additional 3¢ lake trial color (66TC3), 2¢-30¢ in bottom margin plate number and part imprint pairs, 1¢ & 90¢ in bottom margin plate number & imprint strips of 4, all with full to large margins, rich vibrant colors throughout; four with natural shallow spots in India paper, 1¢ with sealed tear on margin affecting imprint, Very Fine, Scott catalog value $1,980 with no premium for plate numbers and imprints, 3¢ items with 2008 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 63P3-78P3; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A WONDERFUL COMPLETE 1861-66 NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. PLATE AND IMPRINT MARGIN MULTIPLE SET. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 106
Symbol: PCat No: 63P4//78P4
1861, 1¢-90¢ Regular issue, plate proofs on card. Set of 8 values (no 2¢ & 15¢) with 3¢ in the scarlet color (74TC4), blocks of 4, all with full nicely balanced margins, rich intense colors throughout, without any mounting on reverse, a Very Fine and choice set. Scott No. 63P4//78P4; $1,500. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 107
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ deep rose red. Rich distinctive color, tied by Alexandria, Va. cds on cover to New York, with intricate multicolored printed Valentine design with Charles Magnus imprint at lower left, showing Ladies Hand With Flower Bouquet at left and right with Lady in Red Dress Reading Letter With Boats in Harbor and Grazing Lambs Below, Extremely Fine,ex-Gross, with 2019 P.F. certificate (stamp with normal rose designation). Scott No. 65; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A WONDERFUL AND QUITE POSSIBLY UNIQUE USAGE OF THIS EXTRAORDINARILY RARE VALENTINE DESIGN BY CHARLES MAGNUS.
Charles Magnus was one of the most prolific American printers of ephemera during the late nineteenth century, producing around 700 patriotic envelopes and over 300 illustrated song sheets. In a very limited capacity, he ventured into illustrated printed Valentine poem sheets. Even more limited this Valentine cover as we know of other examples he produced. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 108
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose, two singles. On incoming cover from the Bahamas to Boston, Mass., one uncanceled with Bahamas, 1863, Queen Victoria, 4d bright rose, perf. 12½ horizontal pair (13, S.G. 26) affixed over stamp and canceled by barred "A03" oval handstamps, reverse with "Bahamas, Sp 2" cds, other single canceled by "New York, Br. Pkt., Oct 1" cds with second strikes tying pair, blue crayon "Due 2" rerated to "7", Bahamas pair lifted and hinged in place for display, some cover edge nicks and part of backflap missing, F.-V.F., a very unusual incoming cover bearing U.S. franking in attempts to pay rate, with 1963 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 109
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 66TC6
1861, 3¢ lake, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd. O.g., never hinged, outstanding centering amid well balanced especially for this notoriously off centered trial color, deep rich color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, exceptionally rare in never hinged condition and, in our opinion, under graded, with 1990, 2023 P.F. & 2023 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter two Graded (VF 80). Scott No. 66TC6; $2,000 for hinged.
A TRULY OUTSTANDING GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ LAKE ISSUE WHICH RANKS AS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
1861, 12¢ black. In combination with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U58) to Barbacoa, New Granada (Columbia), tied by bold "Austin, Nev, May 14" cds & target duplexes, with manuscript "via Panama & Tumaco" routing endorsement, clear "Panama, Ju 1, 1866" British Office cds and red "8" crayon credit; cover reduced at left and small nick in 12¢, F.-V.F. Scott No. 69; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A VERY RARE USAGE TO NEW GRANADA PAYING THE 18¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 111
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 70a
1862, 24¢ brown lilac. Neat grid and trace of red cancels, exceptional centering amid wide margins, uncommonly rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2005 & 2024 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $2,650). Scott No. 70a; $325.
A HANDSOME LARGE-MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1862 24¢ BROWN LILAC ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 112
Symbol: Cat No: 73d var.
1863, 2¢ black, vertical bisect, used as 1¢ as part of 3¢ rate. Consisting of two bisects in pair at right and additional bisect at left affixed giving the appearance of a complete stamp, canceled and tied across bisect cuts by fancy cross cancels and additionally tied by "Loch Sheldrake, N.Y., Jun 8" cds on cover to Port Jervis, N.Y., with additional townmark strike at center, with original 1869 enclosure; cover with slightly rough reduction at right and faint crease in left bisect, still Very Fine,ex-Matthies, Rorke & Faust, with 1972 P.F. certificate (stating the old Scott number). Scott No. 73d var.; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE UNIQUE TRIPLE BISECT USAGE OF THE 1863 2¢ BLACKJACK ISSUE. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 113
Symbol: PCat No: 77P3
1866, 15¢ black, plate proof on India paper. On card, part sheet of 60 with imprint at upper left and imprint and plate no. "41" at bottom, full margins all round, completely sound, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, a magnificent showpiece, ex-Lilly. Scott No. 77P3; $6,220.
A REMARKABLE PART SHEET OF THE 1866 15¢ LINCOLN PLATE PROOF ON INDIA PAPER. US$0 (Image)
Scott $6,220
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 114
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 86
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill. Light segmented cancel, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich vivid color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a magnificent used example, with 1989 & 2024 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $4,750). Scott No. 86; $450.
1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill, horizontal strip of three. Rich color and strong grill impressions, tied by quartered cork handstamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U58) to New York paying the 15¢ registry fee, with Mobile and Ohio Railroad corner card at left, matching "Mobile, Ala., Jun 4" cds, manuscript registry notations, Very Fine, a choice and very rare registered usage with the 15¢ registry fee paid by stamps, especially so with the 5¢ F. grill, ex-Ishikawa, with 2023 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 95; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 116
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 102TC4-111TC4
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢-90¢ "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card complete. Set of 10 in the five colors, all with ample to large margins, rich vibrant colors throughout; two with small thin at top, a Very Fine set, with only one sheet of 100 of each value and color were printed. Scott No. 102TC4-111TC4; $5,015.
A RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUE "ATLANTA" TRIAL COLOR PLATE PROOFS. US$0 (Image)
Scott $5,015
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 117
Symbol: Cat No: 102
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ blue. Left margin vertical pair with imprint "National Bank Note Co New York", o.g., choice centering amid amid wide margins, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine, a positional multiple rarity, with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 102; $1,500 for singles; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE UNIQUE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 1875 1¢ RE-ISSUE BEARING ANY MARGINAL IMPRINT. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Scott $1,500 for singles Est. $2,000-
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1869 Pictorial Issue & 1875 Re-Issues
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 118
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 112P2-122P2
1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials Complete, "Roosevelt" Small Die Proofs on White Wove Paper. On original gray card backing with even margins, rich colors; 1¢ with some repairing in margins, 6¢ cert mentions fading which is wholly incorrect, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 85 albums were produced, 2¢-90¢ each with 2018 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 112P2-122P2; $4,575.
A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE SET OF SMALL DIE PROOFS FROM THE ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM. US$0 (Image)
Scott $4,575
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 119
Symbol: PCat No: 112P3-122P3, 129P3
1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, plate proofs on India paper. Complete set of 11, including 15¢ types II & III, blocks of 4, all with full to large margins, many with sheet margins, rich colors throughout, free of the typical India paper flaws, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 112P3-122P3, 129P3; $4,820.
A CHOICE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE PLATE PROOFS ON INDIA IN BLOCK OF FOUR. US$0 (Image)
Scott $4,820
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 120
Symbol: Cat No: 116
1869, 10¢ yellow. O.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centered amid uncommonly large well balanced margins, brilliant color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, with 2000 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $7,500). Scott No. 116; $1,850.
AN OUTSTANDING MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 10¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,850
Opening US$ 1,600.00
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 121
Symbol: Cat No: 116
1869, 10¢ yellow. Rich color, tied by bold quartered cork handstamp on 1870 Phantom Rate folded letter sheet to Bordeaux, France, matching San Francisco, Cal., Jun 29 cds, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Jul 6" backstamp and front with matching "6" credit handstamp, London and French transit date stamps; portion of back sheet missing, Very Fine, carried on the Cunarder Aleppo from New York and arrived in Queenstown on July 18th. Scott No. 116; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
New York postmaster was aware that letters prepaid 10¢ could be sent fully paid to France in the British open mails. The public was unaware of the rate. This unannounced rate (sometimes referred to as a "phantom" rate) paid the letter to destination in France even though there was no treaty between the U.S. and France. New York credited 6¢ to G.B. and London marked the red circle PD to indicate the letter was properly paid from England to destination in France. This unannounced rate existed from July 1st 1870 to October 28th 1871, at which time the rate was published by the Postmaster General. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 122
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 117
1869, 12¢ green. Neat segmented cork cancel, choice centering amid well balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $950). Scott No. 117; $130.
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 123
Symbol: E&nbs
Cat No: 118-E3
1869, 15¢ Landing of Columbus essay, type I, small numerals, in orange brown. Complete die on India, die sunk on card (77x66mm). Showing full die sink, fresh with strong bold color, Very Fine, an extremely rare 1869 Pictorial die essay, quite possibly unique in this color, ex-Earl of Crawford & Finkelburg. Brazer No. 118E-Ca. Scott No. 118-E3; $5,000. US$0 (Image)
Scott $5,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 124
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 118TC1ag
1869, 15¢ dull red brown, type I, trial color large die proof. On India die sunk on full size card (212x143mm), with small N.B.N.Co. imprint at below design, rich vibrant color, card with some trivial minor spots, Very Fine and choice, believed to be the only 15¢ trial color composite design proof at has not been reduced, ex-Earl of Crawford & Finkelburg. Scott No. 118TC1ag; $2,500. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,500
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 125
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 120P4a-129P4a
1869, 15¢-90¢ Pictorials complete, centers inverted, plate proofs on card. The complete set of four values, each with large margins, 15¢ with full sheet margin at left, bright vibrant colors, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 120P4a-129P4a; $11,000.
A EXCEPTIONAL SET OF THE PICTORIAL INVERTED CENTER PROOFS. US$0 (Image)
Scott $11,000
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 126
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 120
1869, 24¢ green & violet. Light face free cancel, exceptional centering amid large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, bold colors, a Superb jumbo, a truly outstanding gem, with 1987 P.F. & 2022 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (98 Jumbo, SSV $15,000 for 98). Scott No. 120; $650.
WITHOUT QUESTION - ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1869 24¢ PICTORIAL ISSUES IN EXISTENCE.
By comparison, the P.S.E. has graded one example Superb 98 Jumbo with a valuation of $16,000. US$0 (Image)
Scott $650
Opening US$ 3,500.00
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 127
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 121
1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. Red complimentary fancy segmented leaf cancel, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich vibrant colors, Extremely Fine to Superb, with only four examples graded higher all at 95J, with 1978 P.F. & 2011 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $4,000 with no premium for red cancellation). Scott No. 121; $450.
A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE BEAUTIFULLY CANCELED IN RED. US$0 (Image)
Scott $450
Opening US$ 1,200.00
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 128
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 122
1869, 90¢ carmine & black. Neat segmented cork cancel, exceptionally well centered within large beautifully balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on brilliant white paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem, with 2018 P.F. certificate, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $8,750). Scott No. 122.
AN EXTRAORDINARY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 90¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE WITH OUTSTANDING CENTERING, MARGINS AND COLOR. US$0 (Image)
Opening US$ 2,200.00
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 129
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 123TC4a-132TC4k
1869 (1875 Re-issues), 1¢-90¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card. The complete set of 78 proofs, rich vibrant colors throughout, most with large margins with some clear and only one 3¢ slightly in at bottom, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set. Scott No. 123TC4a-132TC4k; $21,400.
AN EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL "ATLANTA" TRIAL COLORS.
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 130
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 137
1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Cork cancel, rich vivid color, precise centering with evenly balanced margins all around, strong full grill impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used gem and rarely encountered this choice, with 2024 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $2,750). Scott No. 137; $425.
1870, 90¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., fairly light hinging, clear full grill impression, beautiful rich vibrant color on bright fresh paper, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1973 & 2011 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 144; $25,000.
A STUNNING LARGE MARGIN ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1870 90¢ GRILL ISSUE.
Sale No: 121
Lot No: 132
Symbol: PCat No: 145P3-155P3
1870, N.B.N.C. Issue, 1¢ to 90¢ complete, plate proofs on India paper. Match set of left margin blocks of 4, all with rich colors and wide margins, Extremely Fine, a wonderful set produced from the "Lilly" sheets. Scott No. 145P3-155P3; $1,360. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,360
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Sale No: 121
Lot No: 133
Symbol: Cat No: 184
1879, 3¢ green, A.B.N.C. printing. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid uncommonly wide margins, bold color, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a spectacular large margin gem, with 1977 & 2023 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95J, SMQ $3,250). Scott No. 184; $325.
QUITE CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE 3¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
