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THE ALLAN FOX COLLECTION OF ONE CENT BLUE 1851 ISSUE continued...

1875 REPRINT continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
101 ng 40a 40a, 1c Bright blue, imperforate, without gum as issued, uniformly large margins all around, deep rich color, extremely fine and quite scarce 1985 PF certificate ex-Cowitt.#40a, 1c Bright blue, imperforate, without gum as issued, uniformly large margins all around, deep rich color, extremely fine and quite scarce; 1985 PF certificate; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $750.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
COLLECTION BALANCE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
102 POc 7, 8A, 9 7, 8A, 9, 1c Blue 1851 Issue, the balance of the Allan S. Fox specialized collection, a desirable group containing two proof singles, six used singles, one pair, two strips of three, a strip of six and, most interesting of all, sixteen covers, a#7, 8A, 9, 1c Blue 1851 Issue, the balance of the Allan S. Fox specialized collection, a desirable group containing two proof singles, six used singles, one pair, two strips of three, a strip of six and, most interesting of all, sixteen covers, all collected for their unusual position, variety, double transfers, center lines, plate cracks and, in the case of covers, unusual usages or varieties, most of the used stamps and strips are quite nice with only a minor flaw noted here and there, the strip of six is from the elusive plate 3 and is one of two known strips of six (the largest known multiple), but it has pen cancels and faults, most of the covers are quite clean and have good eye appeal, overall fine-very fine; a wonderful balance lot with great potential for the One Cent Blue specialist; all items are either ex-Cipolla or Cowitt. (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

SALESMAN’S SAMPLE PROOF BOOK
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
103 P 9X1/OX2a 9X1OX2a, Salesmans printers sample proof books of United States large die proofs, two books, one titled U.S. Postage Stamps, 1847-1873 containing (in the order in which they appear) 9X1, 1-2, LO1-2, 40, 11 (definitely not the reprint as th#9X1/OX2a, Salesman's printer's sample proof books of United States large die proofs, two books, one titled "U.S. Postage Stamps, 1847-1873" containing (in the order in which they appear) #9X1, 1-2, LO1-2, 40, 11 (definitely not the reprint as the color is clearly red not scarlet), 42-47, 63, 65, 76, 68, 78 (unlisted as a large die proof), 71, 72, the rare 73 die 1, 77, OX1, OX2a, OXF1, PR4, PR2, PR3, 112-17, 119, 129, 120-22 and 145-55, the second much thicker volume is titled "United States Postage Stamps, 1873-1979" and contains #4-5, 179 (unpriced as a large die proof), 156-66, 178 (also unpriced as a large die proof), PR24-32, PR16-23, PR9-15, O57-71, O10-14, O25-34, O47-56, O83-93, O72-82, O15-24, O35-45 and O1-9 (in other words the officials complete), the proofs are all hybrid large die proofs on India paper sunk on card with gilt edging and are exceedingly fresh, and the books are handsome leather bound volumes with gilt ornamentation and include both original slipcases, the books with some wear on the spine and the slipcase worn from salesman's use, the proofs themselves all extremely fine; a historical and fascinating item for the proof aficionado; the catalog value of the proofs, excluding the three unlisted items, is $61,810.00. (Image) Est. $20,000-25,000

SOLD for $22,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
POSTMASTER PROVISIONALS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
104 TC 9X1TC 9X1TC, 5c New York, N.Y. Postmaster Provisional, Brown trial color plate proof on bond, large to very large margins all around, rich color on crisp clean paper, extremely fine.#9X1TC, 5c New York, N.Y. Postmaster Provisional, Brown trial color plate proof on bond, large to very large margins all around, rich color on crisp clean paper, extremely fine. (Image) $200.00

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
105 O 9X1 9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, used horizontal pair, large margins all around, strong detailed impression, usual blue pen stroke cancels, choice very fine any multiple of this stamp is scarce 1985 a#9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, used horizontal pair, large margins all around, strong detailed impression, usual blue pen stroke cancels, choice very fine; any multiple of this stamp is scarce; 1985 and 2010 PF certificate. (Image) $1,300.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
106 og 9X1a 9X1a, New York, N.Y. 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM, AC connected, position 11, an exceedingly rare mint single, with full to large margins all around, crisp impression, virtually full original gum, slight gum soaking just barel#9X1a, New York, N.Y. 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM, AC connected, position 11, an exceedingly rare mint single, with full to large margins all around, crisp impression, virtually full original gum, slight gum soaking just barely shows through to front, otherwise very fine; only about ten original gum examples are believed to exist; the Scott catalog value is specifically for unused examples without gum, and they note "examples with original gum are extremely scarce and will command higher prices"; clear 1992 PF certificate and a 2010 PF certificate; ex-Farrington. (Image) for no gum $1,750.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
107 ng 10X1-2 10X1-2, Providence, R.I., 5c and 10c Gray black Postmaster Provisionals, unused singles of each, the 5c with a sheet-margin at left, both with large margins all around, strong color and clear impressions on fresh white paper, extremely fine 5c#10X1-2, Providence, R.I., 5c and 10c Gray black Postmaster Provisionals, unused singles of each, the 5c with a sheet-margin at left, both with large margins all around, strong color and clear impressions on fresh white paper, extremely fine; 5c with 1970 PF certificate for the block of four from which this was taken and 10c with 1982 PF certificate. (imagea) (Image) $950.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction
1847 ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
108 TC 1TC1 1TC1, 5c Franklin, large die trial color proof in Black on white bond, 44x53mm with cross-hatching, marvelously fresh, faint surface rub at top, otherwise very fine.#1TC1, 5c Franklin, large die trial color proof in Black on white bond, 44x53mm with cross-hatching, marvelously fresh, faint surface rub at top, otherwise very fine. (Image) $800.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
109 Ou 1 1, 5c Red brown, impressive used single, sporting large to huge margins all around, lovely rich color (noted as the Brown shade on the PSE certificate), crisp impression, bright red grid cancel, extremely fine 1989 PF certificate and a 2010 PSE#1, 5c Red brown, impressive used single, sporting large to huge margins all around, lovely rich color (noted as the Brown shade on the PSE certificate), crisp impression, bright red grid cancel, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00). (Image) $525.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction
110 O 1 1, 5c Red brown, four full to mostly large margins, fine impression, cancelled by a red fancy 13-bar grid of Brattleboro, Vt., extremely fine a most unusual cancel on the 1847 Issue 2010 PF certificate.#1, 5c Red brown, four full to mostly large margins, fine impression, cancelled by a red fancy 13-bar grid of Brattleboro, Vt., extremely fine; a most unusual cancel on the 1847 Issue; 2010 PF certificate. (Image) $525.00+

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
111 O 1a var. 1a var., 5c Grayish brown, dot in S variety, attractive used example, with large to mostly huge margins all around, rich color and a detailed earlier printing impression on crisp clean paper, red square grid cancel, extremely fine signed and#1a var., 5c Grayish brown, dot in "S" variety, attractive used example, with large to mostly huge margins all around, rich color and a detailed earlier printing impression on crisp clean paper, red square grid cancel, extremely fine; signed and accompanied by 1991 PF certificate (not noting the variety). (Image) $825.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
112 O 1 1, 5c Red brown, mostly large margins to well clear at bottom, strong color and clear impression on crisp clean paper, red circular grid cancel, very fine 2004 PSE certificate.#1, 5c Red brown, mostly large margins to well clear at bottom, strong color and clear impression on crisp clean paper, red circular grid cancel, very fine; 2004 PSE certificate. (Image) $525.00

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
113 O 1 1, 5c Red brown, four full to mostly large margins, cancelled by an orange red grid (nearly a true orange color), horizontal crease and trivial corner crease, very fine appearance 2010 PF certificate.#1, 5c Red brown, four full to mostly large margins, cancelled by an orange red grid (nearly a true orange color), horizontal crease and trivial corner crease, very fine appearance; 2010 PF certificate. (Image) $540.00

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
114 O 2 2, 10c Black, select used single, large margins all around, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp clean paper, unobtrusive red square grid cancel, extremely fine 1994 PF certificate.#2, 10c Black, select used single, large margins all around, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp clean paper, unobtrusive red square grid cancel, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (Image) $1,200.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1875 REPRODUCTIONS OF 1847 ISSUE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
115 og 3 3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as issued, generous even margins all around, sumptuously rich color on immaculate paper, choice very fine 1993 PF certificate.#3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as issued, generous even margins all around, sumptuously rich color on immaculate paper, choice very fine; 1993 PF certificate. (Image) $750.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
116 og 4 4, 10c Black reproduction, without gum as issued, full to large margins all around, bright fresh color, very fine 1984 PF certificate.#4, 10c Black reproduction, without gum as issued, full to large margins all around, bright fresh color, very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image) $900.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1851-1856 ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
117 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3, handsome used example for this scarce plate, with luxuriant rich color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, ample to huge margins, including portions of the adjacent stamp at left, light town cancel, very f#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3, handsome used example for this scarce plate, with luxuriant rich color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, ample to huge margins, including portions of the adjacent stamp at left, light town cancel, very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image) $600.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
118 O 8 8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 67R4, a marvelous used example of this rare stamp, boasting remarkably large margins all around including portions of the adjoining stamps at right and bottom, contributing further to this stamps exceptional overal#8, 1c Blue, Ty. III, position 67R4, a marvelous used example of this rare stamp, boasting remarkably large margins all around including portions of the adjoining stamps at right and bottom, contributing further to this stamp's exceptional overall eye appeal is its spectacularly intense color and impression on fresh paper, light black town c.d.s. centrally struck, extremely fine gem; an especially desirable example of this classic; 1987 PF and 2010 PSE certificates. (Image) $3,250.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
119 Ou 9 9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, an absolutely stunning used example in a condition that could not be improved upon, as this gem features gigantic margins all around which incorporate portions of the five adjoining stamps, as well as a large sheet margin at#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, an absolutely stunning used example in a condition that could not be improved upon, as this gem features gigantic margins all around which incorporate portions of the five adjoining stamps, as well as a large sheet margin at right, it also possesses sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on bright white paper, in addition it is a double transfer variety and recut once at top and twice at bottom, neat c.d.s. cancel, a superb and incomparable stamp; 2010 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $1,400.00 for a 98 - irrelevant on a stamp of this caliber); although four other stamps also have this ultimate grade, we doubt they possess the overall impressive physical characteristics of the gem offered here. (Image) $140.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
120 og 10A 10A, 3c Orange brown, Ty. II, scarce mint single, ample to large margins all around, wonderfully rich color and a highly detailed impression, full original gum, relatively lightly hinged, very fine 2008 PSE certificate.#10A, 3c Orange brown, Ty. II, scarce mint single, ample to large margins all around, wonderfully rich color and a highly detailed impression, full original gum, relatively lightly hinged, very fine; 2008 PSE certificate. (Image) $3,500.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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