1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Original gum, full balanced margins, warm color, Very Fine (photo). $6,000
A CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1847.
Expertization: with 1975 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $6,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 5,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:03:18 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 2
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Horizontal pair. Just clear to ample margins, lovely color with bright red grid cancels, F.-V.F., a most attractive pair (photo). $950
Expertization: with 1980 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $950
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:04:05 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 3
Symbol: Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown (1). Ample to large balanced margins, dark brown shade, tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Syracuse NY March 30" postmark on 1850 folded letter to New York, light soiling and file crease in middle, F-VF (photo). $500 US$0 (Image)
Scott $500
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:04:52 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 4
Symbol: o
Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (2). Balanced margins, bright color, light blue town postmark, Very Fine (photo). $950 US$0 (Image)
Scott $950
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:05:48 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 5
Symbol: o
Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (2). Ample balanced margins, striking deep shade with a rich red grid cancel, Very Fine, beautiful stamp (photo). $900
Expertization: with 1981 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $900
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:07:13 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 6
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black (2). Ample to large margins, deep shade black grid postmark, well struck red "Boston 10CTS 26 Jan" postmark on 1850 cover to Baltimore, light file fold in middle fresh, Very Fine cover (Photo). $1,450
Expertization: with 1976 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:08:51 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 7
Symbol: Cat No: 3
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3). Without gum as issued, full beautifully balanced margins, prooflike color and impression, an Extremely Fine gem. SSV $1,350 (SMQ $1,400)(photo). $1,000
Expertization: with 1981, 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:09:46 EST
Sold For 1200
1851 Issue
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 9
Symbol: o
Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7). Plate two, huge beautifully balanced margins, deep plate two color, New Orleans town postmark, Superb, only four others in the Gem 100 grade and only three 100Js. SMQ $3,500(photo). $150
A SIMPLY SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE CENT 1851 TYPE TWO.
Expertization: with 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded Gem 100. US$0 (Image)
Scott $150
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:11:25 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 10
Symbol: o
Cat No: 8A, 6b, 8
1851-1857, 1¢ types Iiia, Ic, III (8A, 6b, 8). Horizontal strip of three. Positions 82-84L4, huge margins top and left, a bit in at right and bottom, rich plate 4 color, neat town postmarks, Fine (photo). Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
AN EXTRAORDINARY RARE MULTIPLE CONTAINING THREE TYPES OF THE 1¢ 1851-57 ISSUE. WE COULD LOCATE NO OTHERS.
Expertization: with 1979 P.F. certificate. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:12:38 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 11
Symbol: o
Cat No: 8
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8). Neat two line manuscript cancel, large margins, gorgeous rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, most handsome (photo). $800 as pen cancel
Expertization: with 2004, 2005 P.F. certificates, the latter declines opinion as to whether the cancel is a pre-cancel, and 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80. US$0 (Image)
Scott $800 as pen cancel
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:13:15 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 12
Symbol: o
Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A). Large beautifully balanced margins, bright color, well struck town cancel, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp. SSV $4,250 (SMQ $4,500)(photo). $800
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1851 ONE CENT TYPE IIIA.
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $800
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:13:49 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 13
Symbol: o
Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9). Recut at top, twice at bottom, beautifully balanced margins with pieces of adjacent stamps at the sides, light town postmarks, bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $800(photo). $105
Expertization: with 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. US$0 (Image)
Scott $105
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:25:47 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 14
Symbol: o
Cat No: 10A
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A). Ample margins, lovely rich color, neat dated postmark, microscopic basically invisible pinhole, still graded Very Fine to Extremely Fine by the PSE. SMQ $235(photo). $150
Expertization: with clear 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate and 2022 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded VF-XF 85. US$0 (Image)
Scott $150
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:27:27 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 15
Symbol: o
Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A). "worn plate variety", huge margins with pieces 5 of adjacent stamps and a sheet margin at top, pretty shade, town postmark, a Superb jumbo. SMQ $675(photo). $15
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J.
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A). Large to huge margins, lovely color with a bright blue c.d.s. cancel, fresh and choice, an Extremely Fine gem with great eye appeal. SMQ $250(photo). $16
Expertization: with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $16
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:28:37 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 17
Symbol: Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (12). Original gum, three large margins in a little at left, lovely rich color, Fine (photo). $30,000
A MOST ATTRACTIVE AND SOUND EXAMPLE OF THIS TRULY RARE MINT STAMP.
Expertization: with 1976 P.F. certificate for pair. US$0 (Image)
Scott $30,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:29:29 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 18
Symbol: (Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (12). Unused, three margins barely touching at bottom, lovely fresh color on bright paper, regummed over small corner crease at top left which is invisible and in no way detracts, handsome Fine appearing example of this rare unused stamp (photo). $11,000
Expertization: with 2002 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $11,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:30:38 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 19
Symbol: o
Cat No: 12
1856, 5¢ red brown (12). Large well balanced margins, crisp color and impression on bright paper, neat black and red cancel, Extremely Fine, pretty stamp. SMQ $1,300(photo). $950
Expertization: with 1986 P.F. certificate and 2016 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $950
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:31:32 EST
Sold For 725
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 20
Symbol: o
Cat No: 13
1855, 10¢ green, type I (13). Very large beautifully balanced margins, bright color, light town postmark, Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,500(photo). $750
AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 IMPERF 10¢ TYPE I.
Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate an 2021 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
1855, 10¢ green, type II (14). Large margins, rich color, neat blue town cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $300(photo). $160
Expertization: with 2018, 2022 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $160
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:32:54 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 22
Symbol: o
Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III (15). Wide margins, intense color and a well struck Boston "Paid" cancel, choice Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp. SMQ $650(photo). $140
Expertization: with 1992, 2001 P.F. certificates and 2020 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $140
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:33:36 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 23
Symbol: o
Cat No: 16
1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16). Position 3R1, large balanced margins, bright fresh color and paper, New York town postmark, Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,800(photo). $1,700
Expertization: with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,700
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:34:25 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 24
Symbol: o
Cat No: 17
1851, 12¢ gray black (17). Huge margins with portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, bright color, sharp impression, light town postmark, a Superb gem. SMQ $2,750(photo). $260
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98. US$0 (Image)
Scott $260
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:35:25 EST
Sold For 1600
1857 Issue
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 25
Symbol: o
Cat No: 18
1861, 1¢ blue, type I (18). Position 90R12, excellent centering within exceptionally wide margins, fresh color, town postmark, Extremely Fine, the only used example at this grade by either the PF or PSE, and the highest grade by either house is a 95 (less than 10 awarded). Unpriced as a 90J (SMQ $1,600 for normal 90)(photo). $500
Expertization: with 2019 P.F. certificate graded XF 90J. US$0 (Image)
Scott $500
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:35:56 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 26
Symbol: o
Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II (20). Beautifully centered, lovely color with a red cancel, Extremely Fine. SSV $2,500 (SMQ $2,400), a choice stamp (photo). $310
Expertization: with 1995, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22). Very wide break at top, essentially perfectly centered, deep rich color, detailed impression, town postmark, Extremely Fine. SSV $1,700 (SMQ $1,825)(photo). $475
Expertization: with 1983 P.F. certificate and 2021 PSAG certificate, the latter graded 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $475
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:37:41 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 28
Symbol: Cat No: 22
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (22). Tied with 3¢ Type IIia (26) by "New York Aug 20 1861" duplex, on "patriotic cover", minor flap tear, Very Fine, scarce, demonetized use, three days after the new stamps were issued (Photo). Estimate 500 - 750 US$500-750 (Image)
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:38:17 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 29
Symbol: o
Cat No: 23
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (23). Left margin single, position 61R1L, single recut at top only, rather well centered for the very difficult 1¢ type IV perforated, intense color on bright paper, grid cancel, F.-V.F. SMQ $450(photo). $600
Expertization: with 2011, 2020 P.F. certificates and 2022 P.S.E. certificate, the last graded F 70. US$0 (Image)
Scott $600
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:38:55 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 30
Symbol: o
Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24). Perfectly centered, beautiful color on fresh paper, nice strike black carrier cancel, Extremely Fine, a choice gem, only 5 grade higher at the PSE and none at the PF. SSV $850 (SMQ $825)(photo). $52
Expertization: with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $52
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:39:32 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 31
Symbol: o
Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26). Superb centering, choice color and impression, neat town postmark, Extremely Fine, a stunning gem, only 3 have graded higher (98J) by the PF and PSE combined, there are no 100s. SSV $800 (SMQ $800)(photo). $10
Expertization: with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate 98. US$0 (Image)
Scott $10
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:48:56 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 33
Symbol: o
Cat No: 27
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (27). Beautifully centered, lovely warm color, light face-free town postmark, Extremely Fine, quite scarce in this superlative quality. SSV $2,500 (SMQ $3,000)(photo). $1,450
Expertization: with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate 85. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,450
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:51:44 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 34
Symbol: o
Cat No: 28A
1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (28A). With a lovely rich unmistakable color, strong impression, beautifully centered for any 5¢ of this issue, neat Philadelphia postmark, Extremely Fine, only 6 others share this grade and only one graded higher (95). SMQ $8,000(photo). $3,750
AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THIS OFTEN MISIDENTIFIED STAMP.
Expertization: with 2004, 2022 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $3,750
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 6,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:52:19 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 35
Symbol: o
Cat No: 29
1859, 5¢ brown, type I (29). Exceptional centering especially for an 1857-61 5¢, beautiful color on fresh paper, neat face-free town postmark, Extremely Fine. SSV $4,250(photo). $325
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate 95, 2015 P.S.E. certificate no longer present graded XF 90. SMQ for a 90 $1,100.
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (30). Beautifully centered, warm rich color, light blue town postmark, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, pretty stamp. SSV $1,850 (SMQ $2,150)(photo). $1,330
Expertization: with 1987, 2011 P.F. certificates an 2021 P.S.A.G certificate, the last graded 85. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,330
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:54:27 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 37
Symbol: o
Cat No: 30A
1860, 5¢ brown, type II (30A). Rich color, pretty blue town postmark, fresh and Very Fine. SSV $280 (SMQ $300)(photo). $350
Expertization: with 2008 P.F. certificate and 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate, the latter graded 80. US$0 (Image)
Scott $350
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:55:16 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 38
Symbol: o
Cat No: 32
1857, 10¢ green, type II (32). Choice centering, bright fresh color, face-free cancels, an Extremely Fine gem, only three are graded higher (98, 1 PF and 2 PSE). SMQ $2,750(photo). $190
Expertization: with 1988, 2021 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $190
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:56:01 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 39
Symbol: o
Cat No: 33
1857, 10¢ green, type III (33). Beautifully centered within generous margins, lovely rich color, grid cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $725(photo). $190
Expertization: with 1984 P.F. certificate and 2008 P.S.E. certificate, the latter graded XF 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $190
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:56:31 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 40
Symbol: o
Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I (36). Beautifully centered for this exceptionally narrow margined issue, with the perfs clear virtually all around, prooflike color and impression, neat town postmark, an Extremely Fine gem. SSV $800 (SMQ $950)(photo). $300
Expertization: with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 90. US$0 (Image)
Scott $300
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:57:06 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 41
Symbol: Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I (36). Pair, used on 3¢ entire with 3¢ Type III (26) rounded corner perf, tied by "Houston Tex" town postmarks and red "N. York AM packet Paid", "Aachen" boxed transit manuscript "Pr Prussian closed mail", to Oldenburg, Germany, blue boxed "Oldenburg" backstamp manuscript docketing on reverse of flap dates this 17 June 1859, handsome Very Fine usage (Photo). Estimate 400 - 500
1860, 90¢ blue (39). Part original gum, well centered, rich color, Very Fine (photo). $3,000 US$0 (Image)
Scott $3,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 10:59:54 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 44
Symbol: o
Cat No: 39
1860, 90¢ blue (39). Blue town cancel, deep rich color, reperfed, sealed tear, small tone spot, none of which are readily apparent, handsome Very Fine appearance and virtually never seen with a blue town postmark (photo). $10,400
Expertization: with 1989, 2011 P.F. certificates. US$0 (Image)
Scott $10,400
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 11:01:10 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 45
Symbol: o
Cat No: 39
1860, 90¢ blue (39). Beautifully centered, rich color, black grid cancel, couple small expert repairs, Very Fine appearing example of this rare used (without pen cancel) stamp (photo). $10,000
Expertization: with 2020 Crow certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $10,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 11:01:55 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 46
Symbol: o
Cat No: 39
1860, 90¢ blue (39). Grid cancel, intense color, small repair at left and reperfed at right, still a most attractive example of this rare used (without pen cancel) stamp, includes the original lot sheet from a 1940s Kelleher auction when the catalogue value was $120! (photo). $10,000 US$0 (Image)
Scott $10,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 11:03:17 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 47
Symbol: o
Cat No: 39
1860, 90¢ blue (39). New Orleans c.d.s. cancel, bright color on fresh paper, bottom left and top right corners expertly repaired, 2mm tear at top right, faults not withstanding, a choice appearing example of this used high value which is rarely seen with a readable town cancel (photo). $10,000
Expertization: with 2008 P.S.E. certificate. US$0 (Image)
Scott $10,000
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 11:04:52 EST
Sold For 1100
1861-1866 Issue
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 48
Symbol: o
Cat No: 63
1861, 1¢ blue (63). Choice centering, brilliant color and paper, attractive double circle postmark, Extremely Fine, beautiful stamp, only 5 used graded higher, highest is 98. SMQ $625(photo). $45
Expertization: with 2022 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. US$0 (Image)
Scott $45
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 11:05:34 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 49
Symbol: Cat No: 64b
1861, 3¢ rose pink (64b). Lovely fresh almost pink color (was sold in a 2015 auction as a "pink"), beautifully centered, fine strike of a fancy "shield" cancel with matching "Fort Plan N.Y. 28 Dec. 1861" double circle postmark on small piece (photo). Estimate 150 - 200
Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate. US$150-200 (Image)
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 11:06:45 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 50
Symbol: o
Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose (65). Superb centering within huge balanced margins, stunning color, neat segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with over 500 graded only 13 grade higher than this example and only one at 100.SMQ for a regular 98$1,200, SMQ for a 95j, $450(photo). $3
Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate graded 98J, and 2013, 2022 P.S.E. certificates, both graded XF-SUP 95J. US$0 (Image)
Scott $3
Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jun-09-2023, 11:07:49 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 365
Lot No: 51
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose (65). Tied by Washington postmark to multicolored Maguus Massachusetts patriotic cover to Townshend VA, negligible opening flaws at right, fresh Very Fine (Photo). Estimate 500 - 750
1861, 3¢ rose (65). Slight perf flaws from edge placement, tied by "Washington D.C. Feb. 25" postmark to reverse of multicolored Magnus patriotic cover, panoramic view of the Fortification around Washington addressed to "N. York", F-VF (Photo). Estimate 400 - 500