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250E-2c Lake, Composite Pair, die proof pair on card, left without triangles, right showing type I triangles, pencil notation "No. 1 Postage", horizontal crease, Very Fine appearing, very scarce. (Scott $2,000).
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246P1-263P1, 1c-$5 1894 Unwatermarked, Large die proofs on india, die sunk on sensibly reduced card, all exceptionally bright and fresh, Extremely Fine. (Scott $5,975). (see online scans).
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247P1, 250P1, 253AP1-261AP1, 262P1, 263P1, 1c/$5 1894 Bureau Issue, Large die proofs on india, set of all values, die sunk on 6x7-7/8 inch card, all extremely fresh and bright, Extremely Fine. (Scott $5,275).
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247P1/263P1, 1894 1c-$5 Bureau Issue, Large die proofs on india, die sunk on full size card, 4c couple light tone spots well away from design, an Extremely Fine and attractive set. (Scott $4,850). (see online scans).
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248P1, 1894 2c Carmine, Type I, Large die proof on india, small india paper faults, Very Fine appearing, listed but unpriced in Scott.
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250P1, 251P1, 1894 2c Carmine Types I , II, Large die proofs on india, small india faults, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $500). (see online scans).
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253AP1, 1894 3c Purple, Type II, Large die proof on india, die sunk on full size card, Extremely Fine. (Scott $325).
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246P2-284P2, 1894 1c-$5 Unwatermarked, Roosevelt Small Die Proofs, 17 small die proofs, complete on full sized 1903 gray card page as issued, 50c without a speck of oxidation, exceptionally fresh and attractive, Extremely Fine and choice, clearly the best of only a handful intact pa
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247P2a-263P2a, 1913 1894 1c-$5 Unwatermarked, Pan-Pacific Small Die Proofs, complete set of the 12 small die proofs on soft yellowish wove paper, typical moderate toning as always, Extremely Fine, only 3-5 sets known. (Scott $13,200).
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247P4, 1894 1c Blue, Plate proof on card, block of four, ample to close margin at left, Fine or better singles (Scott $450).
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247P4, 1894 1c Blue, Plate proof on card, block of four, ample margins to close at left, upper left single with faint corner crease, Fine or better singles. (Scott $450).
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247P4-48P4, 251P1, 1894 1c/2c 1894 Unwatermarked, 2c die proof on india, reduced to stamp size with adequate margins, 1c-2c plate proofs on card, all Very Fine. (Scott $450). (see online scans).
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248P4, 1894 2c Carmine, Type I, Plate proof on card, block of four, Very Fine (Scott $475).
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256P4, 1894 6c Brown, Plate proof on card, Extremely Fine. (Scott $450).
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256P4, 1894 6c Brown, Plate proof on card, block of four, F-VF (Scott $1,900).
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262P4-263P4, 1894 $2-$5 Unwatermarked, Plate proofs on card, both Very Fine. (Scott $900).
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1894 $2-$5 Engravings on Card, portraits used in 1894 Regular Issue: $2 on india, die sunk on full sized card, most probably BEP engraving; $5 on india mounted on card, BEP imprint at bottom, $5 couple light mounting stains, both Very Fine and unusual. (Scott unlisted). (see online
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246-63, 1894 1c-$5 Unwatermarked, complete set mounted on the exhibition page, all selected for fresness and mostly all well centered, o.g., 1c, 10c and 50c lightly stuck, $1 (261A, ,1982 PF certificate, mentioning small thins), otherwise Fine or better. (Scott $12,935).
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246-63, 1894 1c-$5 Unwatermarked, set mounted on the exhibition pages, all lightly cancelled, few small flaws/faults on higher values including 261A faulty corner, $5 reperfed, generally Fine or better. (Scott $5,589). (see online scans).
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259, 1894 15c Dark blue, bottom imprint and plate number 52 strip of three, deep rich color and nicely centered, bit "sweated" o.g., otherwise Very Fine, 1972 PF certificate. (Scott $1,250).
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264S-278S, 1894 1c-$5 Unwatermarked, "Specimen" Type E overprints, complete set mounted on the exhibition page, all fresh, attractive and well centered, o.g., Very Fine. (Scott $2,065). (see online scans).
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264S-78S, 1894 1c-$5 Unwatermarked, "Universal Postal Congress" overprint in blue, full set mounted on the exhibition page, o.g., 1c natural straight edge, all others fresh and well centered, mostly Very Fine, only 125 sets printed. (Scott $2,400).
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264-78, 1895 1c-$5 Watermarked , complete set mounted on exhibition page, selected for freshness of color and centering, o.g., 1c lightly stuck, $2 without gum, $5 1983 PF certificate, F-VF. (Scott $5,051). (see online scans).
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264-78, 1895 1c-$5 Watermarked , mostly fresh colors, well centered and lightly cancelled, few small flaws/faults, generally Fine or better. (Scott $1,450). (see online scans).
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265-66 1895 2c Carmine, Types I and II Pair, exceptionally fresh and well centered, o.g., lightly hinged (left stamp NH), also includes combination on exceptionally clean 1896 cover.
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279P2a-284P2a, 1897/1903 1c-15c Color Changes, 1913 Pan-Pacific Small Die Proofs, complete set of 8 small die proofs on soft yellowish wove paper, includes both shades of 2c, moderate toning as always, Very Fine, only 3-5 sets known. (Scott $8,850).
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279-84, 1898 1c-15c Color Changes, complete set monted on exhibition page, all fresh and well centered, o.g., both 10c with small flaws/faults, otherwise F-VF. (Scott $595).
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279BjS, 1898 2c Carmine, Booklet pane of six, "Specimen" Type E overprint, o.g., lightly hinged in selvedge only, Very Fine. (Scott $525).
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279Bk, 1898 2c Red Type IV, Booklet pane of six, pos E, vertical watermark, o.g., F-VF. (Scott $500).
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1894-98 1c-10c 1st Bureau Fancy Cancels Study, interesting group on 8 exhibition pages, includes: "Pumpkins" (6 + cover), "Stars" (10 + 3 covers), fancy "Grids" (10 + cover), "Letters (20), "Targets" (9 + cover), "Geometrics (18), also includes three better covers: purple SL "Nation
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1894-98 1c-50c 1st Bureau Specialized Study, 26 exhibition pages showing shades, shifts, double transfers, "precancels", production varieties (plate scatches, paper folds, ink smears), plate wear, defective triangles, etc., generally Very Fine, extensive and interesting, ideal for s
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267P5/270P5,1902 Illegal Usage, 2c-3c, 5c plate proofs on stamp paper, illegally used and tied on registered cover to Washington, DC by Boston, Mass double oval cancels, purple boxed Boston, Mass Registered 4/23/02 handstamp, Extremely Fine cover, exceptionally scarce use. (page)
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269, 1895 4c Dark brown, Diagonal bisect tied on cover to Westminster, Vt. by Wadhams Mills, NY 3/29/98 cds and segment cork, pen notation "Out 2 & 1c, G.H.P.", endorsement by daughter of the Postmaster of that town, accompanying 1926 letter from his son and datelined "United States
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1901 Use from Shanghai China with 5c, 8c Bureaus and Shanghai Registry Exchange Label, 8c (272) plus 5c (281) tied on registered cover to Oakland, Cal. by "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai China" 8/28/(01) duplex, "U.S. OF AMERICA Shanghai, China" registry label (FX-SH1c) tied by purple
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1901 Use from Shanghai China with 5c, 8c Bureaus and Shanghai Registry Exchange Label, 8c (272) plus 5c (281) , both Fine, tied on registered cover to Oakland, Cal. by "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai China" 4/27/(01) duplex, "U.S. OF AMERICA Shanghai, China" registry label (Scott FX-S
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282C, 1898 10c Orange brown, Type II, tied on registered illustrated "collar" advertising cover for J.P. Kelley, Concord NH "Manfacturer of Badges", tied by round cork cancel, additionally franked with 4c (280), both paying triple rate +8c registration, purple "Registered 3/25/99 C
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1895, 1898 3c Purple On 2c Grant Letter Sheet , two letter sheets (Series 1, Series 7): 1895 uprated with 3c (253) to England; 1898 uprated with 3c (268) to Austria, both paying 5c UPU rate, appropriate cancels and backstamps, F-VF
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276A, 1895 $1 Black, Used To Austria, tied with 8c (272), 1c (219) tied by double oval cancel, all on large part refolded registered cover to Austria, printed "Registered Mail Return Receipt Demanded, purple "Registered 10/19/00, Chicago Ill, Crilly Sta." straight line handstamp, N
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279, 1898 1c Green On Uprated Card to China, single with natural se tied on 1c postal card by New York, NY 5/21/98 flag machine cancel, San Francisco 5/26/98 F.D. transit, US Postal Agency 6/22 receiver, transferred to Chinese Imperial Post for delivery via Yangtze River steamer (no additional charg
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1894-98 1st Bureau Issue Used From Alaska, two covers plus private mailing card on exhibition pages, 1c tied on card by 1900 "Seattle & Skagway, East" RPO cancel; 10c (283) tied on registered cover to Seattle, Wash. by 9/18/05 "Nome Alaska, Registered" double circle cancel; 5c (270) tied on
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274, 1895 15c Dark blue, 1st Bureau Issue Cover to England, horizontal pair (natural straight edge at right) tied with 10c (273) horizontal strip of three on legal sized cover to England by multiple red New York 10/9/97 Supplementry Mail (Type G) double ovals, manuscript "Per Str. E
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275, 1895 50c Orange, 1st Bureau Issue Cover to France, tied on large part refolded cover to France by bold red New York Supplementary Mail (Type G) double oval, manuscript Steamer "Campania", Paris receiver, Very Fine, scarce and seldom offered. (Scott $400).
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275, 1895 50c Orange, 1st Bureau Issue Cover to New Zealand, tied with 3c (268) on large part registered outer wrapper to Auckland, New Zealand by San Jose, Cal. oval, "Registered, San Jose , Cal 3/19/00 double circle cancel, red San Francisco registered label (small piece out), par
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1c, 5c 1st Bureau Issues Used on Incoming Ship Cover From Samoa, 5c (281), 1c (264) pair + single paying 8c registration fee on incoming ship cover to New Jersey, originating in Samoa and franked with Samoa 2p (13eh) strip of three tied by "Apia, Samoa 5/18/(98)" double circle cance
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Spanish American War Patriotics 28 different designs mounted on exhibition pages, all with various 1st Bureau issues, including 10c on registered cover, 5c UPU rate to South Africa, better cachets include "Farewell" "Rough Riders", "Rember the Maine", "Gloria Munde", "General Shaft
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Illustrated Advertising Covers, 39 covers/cards on exhibition pages, all with 1st Bureau issues and selected for attractiveness of designs, includes many multicolored, note: 7 exhibitions, include: 1899 National Export (x2), 1901 Pan-American (x4), St. Louis, 4 Carnivals, 2 "collars
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Destinations and Uses, 35 covers/cards on exhibition pages, all with various 1st Bureau issues, all selected for destinations, uses, rates, including double and triple rates, Registry, several undercharged and additionally franked with various postage dues, etc., better include: 5c
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Better Destinations and Uses, 22 covers/cards/wrappers, on exhibition pages, all selected for destinations, rates, etc, note many better destinations, include: Australia, British Honduras, Burma, Cuba, Jamaica, New South Wales, New Zealand, Philippines, Santo Domingo, Scotland, Sia
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Better Destinations and Uses, 22 covers/cards, on exhibition pages, all selected for destinations, uses, rates, etc., destinations include: Constantinople (then forwarded to Japan, note "British P.O. Constantinople" c.d.s.), Denmark (2), Eastern Siberia (then forwarded to Japan), Fi
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South Pacific Destinations, small group of 7 covers, mostly on exhibition pages, all with 1st Bureau issues, 6 from same correspondence (no letters), originating in Brigham, Utah to Tahiti (Society Islands) or to Nuku Hiva (Marquesas Islands), two with 5c UPU rate, three with 8c & 5
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1st Bureau, Unusual Uses, 43 covers/cards, mostly on exhibition pages, all selected for the unusual and of special interest to postal historians, highlights include: several with "Military Stations"; uprated cards to foreign destinations; uprated wrapper to London; couple "mourning
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1st Bureau Exhibition Balance, 22 mostly cover/cards, selected for addition or deleted from exhibition, not your usual balance as most of these are "stand alone" covers of special interest, includes: Cuba "Military Station"; registered to France (NY reg. label); Weir's Cave Va. "sta
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Geometric Lathe Work, two different, most probably for banknotes, c.late 19th century, Extremely Fine and unusual.
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9X1TC5a-d, 1845 5c New York Postmaster's Provisional Trial Color Proofs, plate proofs on bond paper, complete set of four different colors, extremely fresh and Very Fine. (Scott $800).
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9X1TC5b-d, 1845 5c New York Postmaster's Provisional Trial Color Proofs, plate proofs on bond paper, three of the four colors, also includes 9X1P5b black on blue bond paper, each with small paper flaws as often, o/w all near Very Fine or better. (Scott $750).
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9X1P5b, 1845 5c New York Postmaster's Provisional, Black plate proof on blue bond, two singles, both Very Fine. (Scott $300).
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3P4-4P4, 1847 5c-10c 1875 Reproductions, Plate proofs on card, extremely fresh and well centered, some light paper offset on reverse, Extremely Fine. (Scott $500).
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11-E3b, Gavit & Co., 3c Die Essay on india, on 30x34mm india paper, trace of small paper hinge remnant, Very Fine. (Scott $300).
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11-E7b, Draper, Welsh & Co., 3c Die Essay on india in warm black, on 26x31mm india paper, Very Fine. (Scott $400).
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39P5, 1860 90c Blue, Imperforate plate proof on stamp paper, without gum as issued, brigh and fresh ample to clear margins, Very Fine and scarce; 1950 APS and 2005 PSE certificates. (Scott $4,500).
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40P4-47P4, 1875 1c-90c Reprints, Plate proof on card, complete set of 8, deep rich colors, all well centered, Extremely Fine. (Scott $580).
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55P3-62P3 1860 "First Design" Plate proofs on india, fresh, bright and well centered, Very Fine or better, impressive complete set. (Scott $4,075).
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57a-Eb, 8c 1861 Black Essay, on stiff bond paper, couple thins, otherwise Fine and rare being one of just three known 1991 PF certificate.
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63-E11c//72-E7e, 1861 "Premiere Gravure" August and 1861 issue, Plate proofs on india, group of 9 plate proofs consisting of: 63-E11c, 65-E15f (Red and Scarlet shades), 67-E9d, 62BP3, 69-E6d, 78P3, 71-E2b and 72-E7f, a few small faults, 90c is cut in at left, others are Very Fine ap
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65S, 1861 3c Rose, "Specimen" (Type B) block of four, fresh and attractive, full o,g., Fine, only 1,500 printed. (Scott $800 as singles).
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71S-72S, 1861 30c Orange, 90c Blue, "Specimen" overprints, 30c (2), types "B" and "J"; 72 (2), both type "B", all o.g., all about Fine. (Scott $840).
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72P1S, 1861 90c Dark violet, Large die proof on india. Black "SPECIMEN" overprint, light red "SPECIMEN / POSTAGE STAMP / FROM THE / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / NO. 1 WALL STREET / NEW YORK" imprint on full card, some foxing and soiling, otherwise Very Fine, Very Rare
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76P1, 1861 5c Brown, Large die proof on india, 104x140mm, a little light foxing, remaining adhesive on back, proof is signed and with "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint, Very Fine appearance (Scott $700)
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79-E10b, 1867 "X" Cents Dark carmine Die essay on wove paper, rough impression, Very Fine, scarce. (Scott $450).
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112P3-122P3, 129P3 1869 1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate proofs on india, complete set incl 15c re-issue, bold, fresh and vibrant colors, all with exceptional margins, Extremely Fine, a premium set. (Scott $1,205).
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112P4/129P4, 1869 3c/30c Pictorials, Plate proofs on card, four different plus 3c "small numeral" essay (114-E6d, without gum), includes 112P4, 120P4-121P4, 129P4, all Very Fine and fresh (Scott $595).
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112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4, 1869 1c-90c Pictorial Issue, Plate proofs on card, complete set of 10 values as issued, deep rich colors and large, well balanced margins, Extremely Fine. (Scott $1,015).
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129Pa4, 120Pa4-122Pa4, 1869 15c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate proofs on card, Centers/Flags Inverted, very lightly hinged with clean backs, bright color, Extremely Fine and rare with a mere 100 sets issued (Scott $16,250)
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120P3, 1869 24c Green and violet, Plate proof on india, bottom imprint and plate number 24 horizontal strip of four, extremely fresh, paler shades make this exceptionally attractive, third proof with small margin fault, Very Fine appearing, very scarce position strip. (Scott $560 as
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121P3, 1869 30c Ultramarine and carmine, Plate proof on india, horizontal pair, bold crisp colors, exceptionally large and well balanced margins, Extremely Fine. (Scott $280).
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122-E2b, 1869 90c Pale orange red and black, Plate essay on stamp paper, Very Fine. (Scott $275).
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123TC4-132TC1, 1881 "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs on Thin Card, issued in five colors, plus various combinations of bi-color issues, only missing rare 90c green frame with black center, most proofs are sound with only a small minority with small thins, bright and fresh appearing grou
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190S/212S, 1889 1c/90c "Sample A" Type K Overprints, eight of ten values, includes 1c-6c, 30c-90c, all but 90c o.g., couple small flaws, generally near Very Fine, all bright and fresh. (Scott $600). (see online scans)
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206P1, 1881 1c Blue, Large die proof on india, die sunk on sensibly reduced card, still with large and balanced margins, Extremely Fine. (Scott $375).
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219P1/229P1, 1894 1c/90c Issues, Large die proofs on india, die sunk on full sized card with gilt edges on three sides, binding tape from salesmann's book on other, lacking only 2c Lake and 8c to complete (apparently the 2c and 8c were not included in this book), all proofs still ba
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"Western Cattle in Storm" Print by Edward Dillon after painting by McWhirter, Very Fine, not technically a proof but beautifully shows the design of the issue
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1193P1, 1962 4c Project Mercury Large die proof, 80x60mm, presented "To Henry Holtzclaw / with esteem and best wishes / J Edward Day" (Holtzclaw was director of the BEP, Day was Postmaster-General), also inscribed "Best wishes to / a craftsman / among craftsmen / James Kelleher" (Ke
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E1P1 var., 1885 10c Blue, Hybrid large die proof on full sized card with guilt edges and book binding on one side, Extremely Fine. (Scott $600).
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E1P3-E3P3; E1P4-E3P4, 1885-93 10c Special Delivery Issue Proofs, six different plate proofs on india or card, all extremely fresh and attractive, E2P3 with india paper thins, otherwise Extremely Fine (Scott $275). (see online scans).
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E1S-D/E6S-E, 10c Special Delivery Issues with "Specimen" overprint, four different; E1S-D, without gum; E5S-E, o.g., natural straight edge; E5S-O, o.g.; E6S-E, o.g.; all bright and fresh, F-VF. (Scott $740). (see online scans).
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E2P2-E4P2; E6P2, 10c 1903 Roosevelt Small Die Proofs, four different small die proofs on original sensibly reduced gray card, all Extremely Fine, only 85 produced. (Scott $1,050). (see online scans).
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E4P1, 1894 10c Blue, Large die proof on india, die sunk on full sized card, light diagonal crease in upper right corner of die sinkage area (well away from design), still Extremely Fine. (Scott $550).
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E6P2a, 1902, 10c Ultramarine, Roosevelt small die proof on yellowish wove paper, toned as always, Extremely Fine, only 6-10 extant (Scott $1,250).
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J1-E1b, 1879 1c "Unpaid Postage" Die essay on india, two different colored essays in dull brown or dull blue, each with paper flaw, including dull blue shade with internal paper repair, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $600).
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J1TC4a, 1879 1c Black, Trial color plate proof on card, single plus block of four, Extremely Fine. (Scott $250).
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J1P2-J7P2, 1c-50c Brown, "Roosevelt" Small die proofs on white wove paper, all perfectly removed from gray card, Extremely Fine, only 85 sets issued. (Scott $700).
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J1P3-J7P3, 1884 10c-50cBrown/ Dark brown, Plate proof on india mounted on card, blocks of four, Extremely Fine; ex Lilly (Scott $810).
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J15S-J21S, 1884 1c-50c Red brown, "Specimen" type D overprint, all bright and fresh, gum sensibly removed, all Fine or better. (Scott $315).
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J19P3-J21P3, 1884 10c-50c Red brown, Plate proof on india, mounted on card, the three high values to set in blocks of four, Extremely Fine; ex-Lilly. (Scott $390).
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J19P3-J21P3, 1884 10c-50c Red brown, Plate proof on india, left margin singles, Extremely Fine;ex-Lilly (Scott $83)
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J22P4-J28P4, 1891 1c-50c Bright claret, Plate proofs on card, blocks of four, Extremerly Fine, also includes singles: J4P4, J24P4-j28P4 . (Scott $660.00).
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J22P4-J28P4, 1891 1c-50c Bright claret, Plate proof on card, blocks of four, Extremely Fine. (Scott $560).
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J26P5, 1889 30c Bright claret, Plate proof on gummed stamp paper, left margin pair, left single with small tear at top, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $425)
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J31P1/J37P1, 1894 1c, 3c, 30c, 50c Deep claret, Large die proofs on india die sunk on full card, Extremely Fine. (Scott $660).
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LO1P3-P4, LO2 P4, 1851 1c Blue, Plate proofs on india or card, all exceptionally fresh and well centered, includes: LO1P3, LO1P4, LO2 P4 (2 shades), Extremely Fine. (Scott $150).
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O1P3/O93P3, 1873 1c/90c Officials, Plate proofs on india, 78 different with all sets complete to 90c except for 6c value, all bright and fresh, mostly all well centered, expect few small flaws including Agriculture somewhat oxidized, generally Very Fine. (Scott approx. $1,500).
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O83P1-93P1, 1873 1c-90c War, Large die proofs on india, die sunk on full sized cards, Extremely Fine. (Scott ($880). (see online scans).
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PR16P2-23P2, 1875 12c-96c Newspaper, Small die proof on white wove, partial set mounted on slightly reduced large gray cardboard from Roosevelt presentation album, scarce and Extremely Fine (Scott $400)
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9X1, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, ample margins, o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine. (Scott $1,500).
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9X1, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, very fresh and well centered, light blue manuscript cancel, Very Fine. 1969 APS certificate. (Scott $500).
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9X1a, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, "AC" connected, crisp impression, ample margins, traces of o.g., Very Fine. 1992 PF certificate. (Scott $1,750).
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9X1a, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, "AC" connected, pos. 27, very fresh, large and mostly well balanced margins, tiny pinhole in right margin outside of design, Very Fine appearing. 1991 PSE certificate. (Scott $575).
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9X1e, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, Without signature, pos. 2 showing major double transfer thru "Five Cents", exceptionally fresh, large and well balanced margins, bold red arc "Paid" handstamp, tiny scissor cut at bottom right (slightly cuts into frameline), Extremely Fine appearin
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9X1e, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, Without signature, four margins, close at top, light ms. cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $950).
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9X1e, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, Without signature, bright and fresh, ample to large margins, blue manuscript cancel, trace of trivial thin, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $950).
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10X2R, Providence, RI, 1898 10c Black reprint, without printed letter on reverse, fresh, large well balanced margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine. (Scott $160).
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11X1, St Louis Mo., 1846 5c black on greenish, type I from position 1 of plate 1, ample to large margins all around, light neat manuscript cancel; large pre-printing paper fold at top and a few other smaller folds, one ending in a tiny tear, small thin at top right, Very Fine and sp
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11X1, St Louis Mo, 1846 5c Black, partial red cds and lightened manuscript cancels, ample margins to barely in or touching at left and lower left, vertical crease and small corner crease, both unobtrusive and barely perceptable in fluid, Fine, attractive example of this rare and elu
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11X2, St Louis, Mo., 1845 10c Black, mostly ample to large margins, slightly in at top left, barely tied on small piece by trace red cancel, additional ms. cancel (as almost always), small crease and minor abrasion top left, still an acceptable example of this very scarce provisiona
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3X1, Baltimore, Md., 1845 5c Black, tied on folded letter sheet to Winchester, Va. by manuscript cancel and blue Baltimore, Md. 7/30/(46) cds, matching "Paid" SL and "5" in oval, expertly pressed vertical filefold affecting provisional, Very Fine appearance; an extremely rare provis
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3X1, Baltimore, Md., 1845 5c Black, on folded letter sheet to "Capt. Franklin Buchanan, U.S. Naval School, Annapolis, Md.", tied by blue "Paid" SL, matching Baltimore, Md. 2/23/(46) cds and oval "5" handstamps, vertical file folds, one impacting provisional, Fine, scarce and attract
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3XU1, Baltimore Md., 1845 5c blue on buff entire, extremely attractive entire to Leesburg, Va, blue "Paid" SL, oval "5" and Baltimore, Md/ 2/7/(46) cds, trivial bit of staining at extreme bottom right corner, Very Fine cover; 1982, 2012 PF certificates. (Scott $6,500).
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9X1, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, "ACM" connected, single with four ample margins tied on partial folded letter sheet to Germantown, Pa. by red arc "Paid", matching New York "5 cts" 11/17 cds, light wax stain in address panel (trivial), Very Fine; 1962 Friedl certificate. (Scott $62
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9X1b var,. New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, "ACM" unconnected, on folded letter with red New York 5cts integral cds, stamp with 3+ large margins, matching red "PAID" in arc at center, addressed to Troy NY, inside signed "J.W. Scott Co., June 16 1893, H.E. Deats", Very Fine, a nice item
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9X1b, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, signed "A.C.M.", pos.13, large and well balanced margins, not tied on 8/11/45 outer folded letter sheet to Taunton Mass. by blue ms. cancel, red arc "Paid" and matching New York cds with integral "5 cts", ms. "Paid", small ink smudge at extreme rig
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9X1b, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, signed "A.C.M.", single with four margins, ample to slightly close across bottom, not tied on folded letter sheet to Hunter, NY by manuscript cancel, red arc "Paid" and matching New York "5 cts" 8/17/(45) cds, Extremely Fine . 2005 PF certificate.
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9X1e, New York, NY, 1845 5c Black, Without signature, pos 31 showing double transfer at bottom, four margins, tied on cover to Hartford, Conn. by pen cancel, red arc "Paid" and matching New York "5 cts" 7/22/(45) cds, Very Fine with interesting content describing 1845 New York City
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11X8, St. Louis Mo., 1847 10c Black on bluish, position 6, ample to large margins, tied by manuscript cancels on folded outer address sheet addressed to NYC, red straightline "PAID" and matching "St. LOUIS MO. MAR 29" postmark to the left; stamp with vertical crease from cover file
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1, 1847 5c Brown, attractive color and impression, margins to just inside the outer frameline across top (design intact), unused, Fine. (Scott $2,400).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, scarce vertical pair, ample to large margins, very attractive shade combined with red grid cancels, Very Fine, vertical pairs of the 5c 1847 are elusive; 1992 and 2008 PF certificates. (Scott $900).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, deep intense color, large and well balanced margins to just clear at upper left corner, very attractive red town cds, Very Fine. 2006 PSE certificate. (Scott $600.00).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, four singles, mixed condition, includes two with decent margins, one with manuscript cancel, red grids, black grids, etc., generally VG-Fine appearing (Scott $1,410).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample to large margins, bold blue grid cancel, Very Fine, 2008 PF certificate. (Scott $440).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, large and well balanced margins, rich color and neat impression, attractive red grid cancel, Extremely Fine. (Scott $400).
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1, 1847 5c Brown, ample, well balanced margins, pretty shade and impression, attractive blue grid cancel, 1991 PF certificate. Very Fine (Scott $440).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, extremely fresh and attractive, margins ample to barely touching at lower left, attractive red square grid cancel, Very Fine. 2008 PF certificate. (Scott $400.00).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample to clear margins, rich color and clean impression, attractive red grid cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $400).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample and well balanced margins, bold black grid cancel, Very Fine. 1981 PF certificate. (Scott $475).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, mostly ample and well balanced margins, attractive red grid cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $400).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, attractive pale shade, attractive red square grid, four margins but close at right, trace of sealed margin tear at top, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $400).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample to clear margins, pen cancel removed, trace of faint corner crease, Fine appearing. (Scott $210).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, ample margins to barely touching at left, partial blue cancel, horizontal crease not detracting from Very Fine and fresh appearance. (Scott $400).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, two singles tied to small piece by black grids and red town cancel, left single ample to clear margins, right single ample to just touching, both near Very Fine. (Scott $800).
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, single plus large part of adjacent stamp at right, large and balanced margins, tied on small piece by "1sh" rate mark, additional blue Philadelphia Pa. cds and matching grids, Very Fine. 1977 PF certificate (Scott $400).
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1, 1847 5c Brown, ample margins to barely touching across top, tied on printed folded letter sheet for "Pittsburgh Portable Boat Line" by red grid, partial red Pittsburgh 5/13/(50) cds, light edge wear and part of internal flap missing, overall near Very Fine cover. (Scott $475)
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1a, 1847 5c Dark brown, Dot in "S" variety, ample to clearing margins, unused, small corner crease at top left, Very Fine appearing. 1969 PF certificate. (Scott ($3,300)
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1a, 1847 5c Brown, deep shade, close to clear margins, unused, shallow thin at right, Very Fine appearing. 2001 PF certificate. (Scott $3,250).
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1b, 1847 5c Orange brown, clear margins including possible sheet margin at left, pale shade, unused, multiple creases and other small flaws, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $3,500).
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1b, 1847 5c Orange brown, intense color, clear to large margins, lightened manuscript cancel, trace of shallow thin, near Very Fine appearing. (Scott $375).
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1-2, 1847 5c Red brown, 10c Black, 5c clear margins and blue numeral "5" cancel, 10c cut in at bottom, red grid cancels, each with bit of paper offset on reverse, probably covering small faults, both about Fine or better, appearing sound. (Scott $1,250).
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2, 1847 10c Black, exceptional rich color, crisp impression, four close margins, unused, Very Fine. 1958 BPA certificate. (Scott $15,000).
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2, 1847 10c Black, "Hairlip Variety", pos. 57L1, showing dramatic printing variety, mostly large and well balanced margins, light red cds, couple barely perceptable small faults with none being evident except in fluid, Very Fine appearance, a truly scarce and seldom offered variety.
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2, 1847 10c Black, ample to large margins, rich color and clear impression, extremely attractive "SON" red town cancel, Very Fine. 1992 PF certificate. (Scott $925).
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2, 1847 10c Black, extremely fresh, crisp impression, four exceptionally large and well balanced margins, attractive red grid cancel, Extremely Fine and choice 1978 PF certificate. (Scott $850).
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2, 1847 10c Black, ample to large margins, rich color an sharp impression, attractive blue town cancel, Extremely Fine. 1991 PF certificate. (Scott ($900).
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2, 1847 10c Black, deep rich color, exceptionally sharp impression, mostly large and well balanced margins, attractive light red grid cancel, choice Very Fine. 1991 and 2008 PF certificates. (Scott $850.00).
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2, 1847 10c Black, mostly large and well balanced margins, extremely fresh, crisp impression, attractive red grid cancel, Extremely Fine. (Scott $850).
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2, 1847 10c Black, ample margins to clear at bottom, attractive orange grid cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $850).
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2, 1847 10c Black, close to just clear of design (just inside the outer frameline), attractive blue cancel, Fine. (Scott $900).
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on folded letter to England by black grid cancel with an accompanying New Orleans La Jun 10 (1848) cds, British "1sh" rate marking, ms. "pr Steamer via New York 21st June", backstamped Liverpool JY 5, Blackburn JY 5, stamp full balanced margins, Very Fine; 19
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on folded letter sheet to Terre Haute, Ind. by red square grids, matching New York 4/24/(48) cds, stamp with clear to ample margins (though just barely in at lower left and a pressed vertical file fold) on a Fine cover. (Scott $1,150).
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3, 1875 5c Red brown Reproduction of the 1847 Issue, deep rich color and sharp impression, ample and somewhat well balanced margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. (Scott $850).
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3-4, 1875 5c, 10c Reproductions of the 1847 Issue, exceptionally fresh with proof-like impressions, well balanced margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. (Scott $1,900).
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3-4, 1875 5c, 10c Reproductions of the 1847 Issue, rich colors and proof like impressions, without gum as issued, 5c sound with mostly clear margins, 10c barely perceptable horizontal crease at bottom, 5c Fine, 10c Very Fine appearing. (Scott $1,900).
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4, 1875 10c Black Reproduction of the 1847 Issue, deep intense color and crisp impression, well balanced margins, without gum as issued, couple unobtrusive small flaws/faults, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $1,050).
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5A, 1851 1c Blue Type Ib, pos. 4R1E, bright fresh early color, clear margins to barely touching or barely in at bottom left, shows type extremely well, trace of light red town cancel, unusual to find without faults. 2016 PSE Graded certificate, F-VF 75, Used. (SMQ $6,500).
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5A, 1c Blue, Type Ib, pos. 8R1E, ample to clear margins including large top sheet margin, typical plate I early color and impression, attractively cancelled, multiple faults, none detracting from overall Very Fine appearance. 2012 Weiss certificate. (Scott $14,000).rn
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7, 1c Blue, Type II two unused singles, both with margins to just touching or barely in, one with large sheet margin at right and part of adjoining stamp at top, sheet margin single with light creases only visible in fluid, F-VF (Scott $750).
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7/11, 1851 1c-3c 1857 Issues, 15 singles + pair, includes: 7 (red cancel), 9 (x2 + pair), 10, 10A , 11 (x3), 11A (x8), cancels include red and green towns, red grid, etc., generally Fine or better. (Scott $1,060). (see online scans).
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7, 1c Blue Type II, exceptional color, clear margins, very lightly cancelled, Very Fine; 1994 PSE certificate. (Scott $135).
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7, 9, 1851-52 1c Blue, Type II, Type IV, both fresh and attractive, each with four margins, including traces of adjoing stamps at bottom, both Very Fine. (Scott $230).
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8A, 1851 1c Blue, Type IIIa, scarce plate IV, clear margins to slightly in at lower left, light cancel, light corner crease at upper right, Fine appearing. 2002 PF certificate for cover from which stamp originated (stamp later removed). (Scott $1,200).
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9, 1851 1c Blue Type IV, right side horizontal sheet margin pair, margins to barely touching in a few spots, o.g, lightly hinged, Very Fine. (Scott $1,650).
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9, 1c Blue, Type IV, 4 unused singles, various recutting include single top, single top and bottom, double top and single bottom, mostly well centered, clear margins to slightly in or just touching in spots, couple small faults/flaws, generally Fine or better appearing. (Scott $1,00
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9, 1852 1c Blue, Type IV, right side "straddle margin" single, rich color, margins to barely in at left, attractive and scarce (on 1c) New York "Ocean Mail" cancel, Fine. (Scott $95).
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9, 1c Blue, Type IV, pos. 5R1L showing the major double transfer, large and well balanced margins, barely cancelled, trace of small diagonal corner crease at lower right, away from design, Extremely Fine, a premium position for plating collector. (Scott $105).
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11, 1851 3c Dull red, Type I, deep rich color, bright and fresh, margins clear to barely in at lower right, barely glazed o.g., Very Fine. (Scott ($275).
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11, 1852 3c Dull red, Type I, bottom sheet margin single, ample to clear margins, o.g., trace of light hinging, some oxidation, Very Fine. (Scott $275).
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11, 1852 3c Dull red, Type I, seven singles, all selected for fancy cancels, imcludes, blue "circle of hearts", red "double diamond", 3c "coin" type Paid, "circle of wedges", blue "Paid 3", ornate geometric, and blue "Way 6" in circle, mostly all bold and near complete strikes, Very
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11, 1852 3c Dull red, Fraudulent Use, two completely different vertical halves joined together to deceive the postal authorities, tied on ladies cover to New York by Albany, NY 5/18/(55) CDS, Very Fine and unusual cover.
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11A, 3c 1851 Dull red, Type II recut inner framelines, attractive shade, close margins to barely in, o.g., Fine. (Scott $275).
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12, 1856 5c Dark red brown, deep rich color, margins to barely touching at bottom, very light town cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $700).
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12, 1856 5c Red brown, clear to large margins, traces of adjacent stamp at right, light red and black town cancels, light diagonal corner crease, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $700).
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12, 1856 5c Red brown, fresh and attractively cancelled with partial Philadelphia cds, margins to barely touching at right, trace of small corner, crease away from design, Fine appearing. (Scott $700).
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12, 1856 5c Dark red brown, ample margins to barely touching at bottom, deep rich color, attractively cancelled, trace of shallow thin, near Very Fine. (Scott $700).
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12, 14-15, 1851 5c-10c 1851 Issues, four stamps, fresh and attractive but with small flaws/faults, include: 12, 14, 15 (2), F-VF appearing. (Scott $1,180).
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13, 1855 10c Green, Type I, ample margin to clear at bottom, still showing type exceptionally well, attractive cds, Very Fine. 1988 PF certificate. (Scott $900).
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13, 1855 10c Green, Type I, mostly large and well balanced margins, very fresh, rich color, light grid cancel, choice Very Fine. (Scott $900).
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14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, ample to very large margins, deep intense color and sharp impression, unused, couple extremely light stains, mostly in top margin and easily trimmed away, Extremely Fine appearing. (Scott $1,800).
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14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, ample to clear margins, rich color and sharp impression, attracctice San Francisco CDS, imperceptible tiny corner crease, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $160.00).
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15, 1851 10c Green Type III, right side sheet margin single, ample to large margins, attractive town cancel, Very Fine. 1983 PF certificate. (Scott $160.00).
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17, 1851 12c Black, deep color and crisp impression, well balanced margins, unused, Extremely Fine. 1974 PF certificate. (Scott $2,500).
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17, 1851 12c Black, mostly large and balanced margins, rich color and crisp impression, attractive blue grid cancel, small margin nick, Very Fine. (Scott $265).
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17, 1851 12c Black, margins to just clearing, extremely attractive red grid cancels, Very Fine. (Scott $355).
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17, 1851 12c Gray black, ample and well balanced margins, attractive black grid cancels, Extremely Fine. photocopy of 1989 PSE certificate. (Scott $250).
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17, 1851 12c Black, fresh and crisp impression, well margined to just touching at bottom left, light cancel, Fine. (Scott $325).
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3c 1851 Issue Covers Selection, 23 covers incl several with early 1852 shades, couple ladies envelopes including nice blue Campello Mass oval and one with valentine enclosed, manuscript towns, one Iowa with missionary letter enclosed, F-VF, generallya clean and fresh group
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7, 1851 1c Blue, Type II, horizontal strip of three with ample margins to clear or slightly in across top, tied on outer folded letter sheet by neat grids, Steubinsville, O. cds, cover horizontal filefold not affecting stamps, Fine and attractive (Scott $500 as strip off cover).
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7, 1851 1c Blue, Type II, two singles, one being pos13L2 showing begenning of large plate crack at bottom, tied on large part outer folded letter sheet by Augusta, Me. "Paid" cds, stamps trivial small corner creases, Fine (Scott $535 as off cover singles).
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10, 10A, 1851 Orange brown, 9 covers or folded letters, 4 type I, others type II, unchecked for plating varieties. note shades, some small towns, etc., usual mixed condition, Fine selection (Scott $2,170), (see online scans).
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10, 1851 3c Orange brown, Type I, single with intense rich true color, close margins to barely in at top, tied on cover to North Adams Mass by bold Saratoga Springs, NY11/9 cds, Extremely Fine (Scott $280).
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Eighteen 1851-57 3c Covers, an interesting group including pair used from San Francisco CA, green West Alexander PA, couple with advertising, turned cover with manucript Brandywine Manor PA returned to Philadelphia, red Lancaster PA, F-VF, an unusual group
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11, 11A, 1852 3c Dull red, 29 covers or folded letters, note shades, small towns, etc., unchecked for plate varieties and usages, usual mixed conditoon, Fine group. (Scott $507). (see online scans).
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11 var., 1851 Experimental orange brown, Plate IL, tied on folded letter sheet to Lancaster Ohio by blue Philadelphia, Pa. 11/22/(51) cds, vertical filefolds, one toned, stamp pos. 81R1L, straddle sheet margin single, large margins to in across top, still a Very Fine cover, scarce v
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"Via Nicaragua Ahead Of The Mails", red boxed aux. handstamp (Simpson 2) on cover to Clinton, NY, 3c (11A) pair tied by bold "New York Ship" 10/29 c.d.s., some small tone spots, still Very Fine cover, scarce marking.
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11A, 3c 1851 Dull Red Type II, Fine, tied on large ornate illustrated "Valentine" cover by black grid, matching Lowell, Mass. 2/22 cancel, manuscript "Due with handstamp "5", contemporaneous illustrated Valentine card enclosure, Very Fine cover. (see online scans).
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14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, tied on outer folded letter sheet to New Brunswick bylarge Boston "Paid" grid, red Boston, "10 cts." Mass. 3/12/(56) cds, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick backstamps, stamp margins to barely touching at left, minor edge tear along vertical filefold and some
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12, 1856 5c Red brown, extremely fresh with large and well balanced margins, light town cancel, Extremely Fine. (Scott $700).
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18, 1861 1c Blue, Type I, plate 12, bottom sheet margin single showing type exceptionally well, bright and fresh, o.g. with trace of light hinging, Very Fine; 1973, 2014 PF certificates. (Scott $2,100).
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18/35, 1857 1c-10c Consignor Balance, 13 stamps: 18, 20, 24 (x4), 25 (x2), 26 (x4), including one on Piece with "B & O" railroad oval cancel, 35, few small flaws/faults, generally Fine. (Scott $1,377). (see online scans).
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20, 1857 1c Blue, Type II, plate 12, exceptionally centered and showing type perfectly, barely cancelled, fresh and stunning, completely intact scissor trimmed perfs at right, Extremely Fine for issue, a Premium stamp. (Scott $300).
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20, 1857 1c Blue, Type II, light cancel, Fine (Scott $275)
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1857 Issue Graded Singles, two stamps: 23, 1857 1c Blue, Type IV,scarce type, short perf at bottom (noted on cert), 2016 PSE Graded VG 50 certificate (SMQ $200); and 25A, 1857 3c Rose, Type II, black town cancel, 2016 PSE Graded VG 50 certificate (SMQ $95)
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24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, top sheet margin single, NH, Very Fine. (Scott $140 for hinged)
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24, 1c Blue, Plate 5 Type Va, from the top row of plate 5L, bright and fresh, wonderful centering showing type exceptionally well, o.g., Very Fine. 2016 PSE Graded certificate, VF 80. (Scott $1,250).
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24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, pair, pos. 44-45L8, Fine, tied on "drop" cover by "US Mail, City Delivery" cds',Very Fine
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25, 1857 3c Rose, Type I, vertical strip of three, much better centered than usually seen, light town cancels, center stamp with small perf flaw, Fine. (Scott $525).
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25, 1857 3c Rose, 54 covers or folded letters, note a fair amount of small towns, shades, unchecked for varieties, etc., also includes: 1861 3c (#26) covers (24), usual mixed condition, a Fine group; close examination suggested. (Scott $9,150+). (see online scans).
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25A, 1857 3c Rose, Type II, town cancel, 2016 PSE Graded VF 80 certificate, 2 known at this grade and only 5 graded higher (SMQ $850)
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, very attractive shade and centering, o.g., NH, small natural inclusion, Very Fine for issue. 2011 PSE certificate. (Scott $65 for hinged)
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, horizontal pair, double vertical perfs between, o,g., right stamp diagonal crease, Fine, unusual variety. (Scott ($150 as normal pair).
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, deep rich color and exceptionally centered, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. 2016 PSE Graded certificate, XF 90 (SMQ $150).
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26A, 1857 3c Dull red Type IV, well centered for this incredibly difficult issue, showing breaks in all four corners, somewhat light "green" town cancel, Fine. (Scott $325).
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28, 1857 5c Red brown, Type I, extremely well centered for this most difficult issue, margins to clear at bottom, rich true color, attractive town cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $1,050).
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28, 1857 5c Red brown, Type I, rich true color, clear margins, light grid cancel, trace small sealed tear, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $1,050).
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28A, 1857 5c Indian red, deep, rich and true color, exceptionally well centered with clear margins all around, very attractively cancelled, repaired including partially painted in at left, Extremely Fine appearing.
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30A/38, 1857 5c/30c Issues 3 singles, all exfremely fresh and bright, all regummed, includes:5c (30A), 10c (35), 30c (38), couple miniscule flaws/faults, all Very Fine for issue. (Scott $800 as no gum). (see online scans).
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30A, 1857 5c Brown, Type II, fresh and well centered with clear and balanced margins, light town cancels, short perf, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $400).
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31, 1857 10c Green, Type I, fresh and well centered for issue, attractive red and black cds cancels, Fine. (Scott $1,200)
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32, 1857 10c Green Type III, fresh and well centered for issue, open grid cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $200).
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34, 1857 10c Green, Type IV, pos. 64L1 showing recutting at both top and bottom, fresh and well centered for this elusive issue, attractive town cancel, sealed tear at top, otherwise Very Fine appearing. (Scott $3,000).
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36B, 1857 12c Black, plate 3, decently centered for this difficult issue, deep intense color, o.g., Very Fine for issue (Scott $700)
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37, 1857 24c Gray Lilac, bright, fresh and well centered for this difficult issue, unused, Very Fine. 1981 PF certificate. (Scott $550).
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38, 1857 30c Orange, exceptionally welll centered, most probably redistributed o.g., some oxidation, Very Fine centering and an impressive example (Scott $2,150).
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38, 1857 30c Orange bright, fresh and well centered for issue, attractive red grid cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $475).
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39, 1857 90c Blue, bright, fresh and well centered, o.g., barest trace of shallow pinpoint thin, Extremely Fine appearing. (Scott $3,000).
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39, 1860 90c Blue, fresh color, neat town cds, couple small faults including pinholes, centered into design at left, scarce used. 1994 PF certificate. (Scott $11,000).
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39, 1857 90c Blue, unobtrusive blue cancel, perf added at bottom and minor corner crease, fresh and Fine appearing, scarce postally used; the PF has authenticated approx 180 genuine used examples of this issue of which only about 25% are sound; 2008 PF certificate. (Scott $11,000)
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44, 1875 12c Greenish black reprint, deep rich color and characteristic proof like impression, exceptionally fresh and well centered for this elusive issue, without gum as issued, Very Fine, only 489 issued. 1971 PF certificate. (Scott $3,000).
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56, 1861 3c Brown rose "Premiere Gravure" (now 65-E15h) plate essay on semi-transparent paper, bright, fresh and typically centered for this issue, full o.g., near Very Fine for issue. (Scott $550).
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56, 1861 3c Brown rose "Premiere Gravure" (now 65-E15h) plate essay on semi-transparent gummed stamp paper, perf 12, deep rich color, o.g., Fine. 2013 PSAG certificate. (Scott $475).
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56, 1861 3c Deep orange red "Premiere Gravure" (now 65-E15h) plate essay on semi-transparent stamp gummed paper, perf 12, o.g., about Fine. 2003 PSE graded certificate, VG-50. (Scott $475).
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62B, 1861 10c Dark green "August Issue", deep rich color, o.g., diagonal corner crease ending in small perf fault, appears Fine. (Scott $8,000).
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63/72, 1861 1c-30c Issues, 8 singles, all fresh and bright, includes: 63 (x2, shades), 65, 68-9, 71, 73 (x2), unused, few small flaws/faults, generally Fine. (Scott $2,620). (see online scans).
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63/76, 1861 1c-90c Issues Assortment, 34 singles on stockpage, mostly fresh, attractive and useful, includes: 63 (3), 65 (8, note shades, "shield" fancy cancel), 68 (2, shades), 69 (3), 70 (5, shades), 70b "steel blue", 71 (2), 72 (3), 73, 75 (2, one unused PSE certificate), 76 (4,
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63/76, 1861 1c-90c Issues, 19 singles, all fresh and somewhat attractive, includes:63 (2), 65 (7, shades, cancels), 67, 68 (2), 71 (2, shades), 72, 73 (2), 76, also includes single 71P3, mixed condition, expect some usual small flaws/faults, generally Fine or better. (Scott $2,231).
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64, 64b, 65, 1861 3c Shades, group of 3 stamps, all appear pink but only one made it, all with small flaws/faults, 3c (64b) unused, others with attractive cancels, Fine appearing, nice reference group. 2016 PSE certificates. (Scott $928). (see online scans).
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64, 1861 3c Pink fresh and well-centered, black town cancel, small tear at upper left noted on cert, barely noticeable from front, 2016 PSE certificate (Scott $700)
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64a, 1861 3c "Pigeon Blood Pink", intense color, attractive cancel, small faults include reperfed at left and light reddish stain bleeding through from back, Fine appearing. 2008 Weiss certificate. (Scott $4,500).
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65b, 1861 3c Rose, Horizontally laid paper variety, light partial Pa. and target cancels, Fine, scarce variety. (Scott $1,100).
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66, 1861 3c Lake (now 66TC6) trial color plate proof on gummed stamp paper, perf 12, rich true color, fresh and well centered for this rare issue, large part o.g., Fine. 2013 PF certificate. (Scott $2,000)
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68, 1861 10c Green, rich color and exceptionally well centered, neat San Francisco "cog" cancel, Extremely Fine. (Scott $60).
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68, 1861 10c Green, four different, all selected for centering and cancels, couple shades, includes light target, blue town and two fancy cork cancels, couple very tiny flaws, generally Very Fine. (Scott $245).
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69, 1861 12c Black, intense color, well balanced margins, attractive blue cds, Very Fine. (Scott $110.00).
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70, 1861 24c Red lilac, rich true color, fresh and nicely centered, open grid cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $350).
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70a, 1861 24c Brown lilac, rich true color, attractive fancy quarted cork cancel, few small perf faults, Fine. 2011 PF certificate. (Scott $325).
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70a,1861 24c Red lilac, three singles, pale to deep shades, each attractively cancelled, including red grid, each with mostly light creases, Very Fine appearing, each with 2011 PF certificate. (Scott $900). (see online scans).
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70b, 1861 24c Steel blue, true and intense color, fresh and well centered, attractive open grid cancel, reperfed at left. 2008 PSE certificate. (Scott $850).
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71, 1861 30c Orange, very fresh and well centered for this difficult stamp, light target cancel, near Very Fine. (Scott $300).
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71, 1861 30c Orange, 1c and 3c horizontal pairs (Scott 63, 65) plus 30c single, mostly tied on cover to Switzerland by grids, indistinct Utica, NY double circle cancel, red boxed "Aachen Franco" handstamp, various manuscript accountancy and rates, backstamps include New York Am Pkt
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72, 1861 90c Blue, fresh and fairly well centered for this issue, large part o.g. appears partially sweated, Fine. (Scott $3,250).
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72 1861 90c Blue, intense color and crisp impression, expertly regummed, about Fine. 2016 PSE certificate. (Scott ($1,300).
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73, 1863 2c Black. fresh and well centered for this difficult issue, clear margins, very attractive "SON" blue target cancel, near Very Fine. 1984 PF certificate. (Scott $80).
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75, 1861 5c Red brown, rich color, extremely attractive, complete boxed "Paid" cancel, couple small perf flaws, Fine, true rich color. (Scott $475).
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76, 1861 5c Brown, attractive shade, well centered for this difficult issue, o.g., trace of slight creases, Fine appearance. 1986 PF certificate. (Scott $1,400).
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76, 1863 5c Brown, huge margins for this exceptionally difficult issue, deep rich color and light cancel, Very Fine. (Scott $120.00).
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78 1862 24c Lilac, attractive true shade, light blue segmented cancel, Fine. 2003 APS certificate. (Scott $350).
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78, 78a, 78b 1862 24c Issue, three singles showing true colors, one with blue town cancel, others with fancy cork cancels, few small faults, mostly Fine, interesting color study. (Scott $1,225). (see online scans).
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78a, 1862 24c Grayish lilac, fresh rich color, lightened manuscript cancel, appearing unused, trace of tiny thin spot, Fine. 2016 PF certificate. (Scott $425).
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78a, 1862 24c Grayish lilac, rich true color, attractive grid cancel, trace of perf thin at bottom, Fine appearing. 2001 APS certificate. (Scott $425).
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Folded Letter Wrapper to Italy, 1861 1c (2), 10c (Scott 63, 68) tied by segmented grids, faint red "New York, Nov 30/ 18" exchange marking, addressed to Genoa Italy, French packet strike at lower left and Italian strikes on reverse, Fine. (page)
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65, 1861 3c Rose, 52 covers, note good small towns, couple better cancels, advertising or printed corner cards, several interesting shades including couple used Oct-Nov 1861, many attractive, also includes 5 "patriotics" in poor condition; usual mixed condition, Fine selection (Scot
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65, 1861 3c Rose, paying 3c rate on 1869 printed insurance policy, not tied by manuscript cancel, red Le Roy, O. 8/27/(69) cds, policy franked with 25c (R44c), Extremely Fine cover and usage, also includes 2nd revenue document with $3 Charter Party (R85c).
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70, 1861 24c Red lilac, tied on immaculate cover to England by red grid and London receiver, red New York "Paid19" 5/13/(62) transit, backflap tears from opening, nicely centered stamp with deep intense color and trace of light corner crease, Extremely Fine cover. 2011 PF certificat
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70, 1861 24c Red lilac, tied on cover to England by grid and red New York "19" transit, Broomsgrove 3/22/64 receiver, manuscript docketing somewhat distracting, backflap tears from slightly rough opening, stamp small margin scrape and small perf flaws, otherwise Very Fine cover, 20
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73, 1863 2c Black, group of 54 covers, various towns and cancels, includes 5 pairs, cover front with 10c (68 pair), one additionally franked with 1c (63), also includes: 87 (5), 93 (6), some mixed condition, Fine assortment, grills identified by owner and in need of close scrutiny,
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Patent Stamp and Cover Selection, 39 stamps and 4 covers, all 1861 or Banknote Issues, sorted and identified by "Dots & Pin-pricks" both with and without guard, various "Norton Cutters /Punches" and "Barred Ovals with Numerals", most F-VF, an interesting area for the specialist or online dealer, own
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76, 1862 5c Brown, with 1861 10c Green (#68), 10c tied, 5c with matching grid, on folded letter sheet to France, red New York "Paid 12" 8/29/ transit, red French transit, manuscript "St. China", appropriate backstamps, vertical filefold, Very Fine (Scott $240). (page)
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76, 1863 5c Brown, tied on cover with 3c (147) to Fincastle, Va. by ms. cancels, blue Lynchburg, Va "M.O.B." 4/10/71 CDS, ms. "Registered No. 10" vertical ms. notation, additionally franked with additional pair 5c (76) on backflap and torn upon opening (both intact), Very Fine cover
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77, 1866 15c Black, tied on folded letter sheet to France by San Francisco "cog" killer and matching San Francisco 4/14/(68) double circle cds, manuscript "Via Steamer France", small blue boxed 'PD" and matching French transit, appropriate backstamps, stamp natural straight edge an
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77, 1866 15c Black, tied to folded letter sheet by cork killer with an accompanying New Orleans La Mar 23 (1867) postmark, addressed to Bordeaux France, red "New/PAID/York 3" exchange marking, blue company c/c at lower left, French transits and receiving strikes, stamp a few short p
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78a, 24c Gray lilac, single plus two 3c Rose (Scott 65), all tied on "mourning" cover to France by segmented cork cancels, indistinct red New York transit, red small boxed "PD", red French transit and appropriate backstamps, manuscript "prepaid, "St. Asia", 24c couple lightly tone p
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85C, 1868 3c Rose, "Z" Grill typically centered for this elusive issue, light cork cancel, small repair, centered Fine; 1989 PF certificate. (Scott $3,500).
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86, 1868 1c Blue, "E" Grill, exceptionally fresh and well centered for this difficult issue, attractive red target cancel, couple trivial perf flaws, Very Fine. (Scott $450).
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87, 1868 2c Black, "E" Grill, "split grill" variety, fresh and well centered for issue, unused, couple small perf faults, near Very Fine, scarce variety. (Scott ($900).
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86/98, 1867-68 1c-15c Grills, 8 singles, all fresh and attractive with mostly light cancels and somewhat better centered than usually seen, includes: 88-90, 93, 94 (2, shades), 87-88, few small flaws/faults but overall Fine and useful. (Scott $1,392). (see online scans).
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89, 1868 10c Green "E" Grill, fresh and well centered for issue, light cork cancel, Very Fine (Scott $350).
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1867 10c Green, blue Lacerville Ca cds with killer ties stamp (either E or F Grill) to pale yellow envelope, addressed to Locarno Switzerland, bold straight line "Mergoscia" ship strike on reverse, small tear at top with back flap faults, Fine. (page)
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90, 1868 12c Black, "E" Grill, unused, bright and fresh, typical centering for this issue, accompanied by PSAG cert. graded 50 (Scott $1,900)
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90, 1868 12c Intense black "E" Grill exceptionally well centered with balanced margins, lightly cancelled, couple small perf flaws/faults, Extremely Fine appearing. (Scott $400).
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90, 1868 12c Black, "E" Grill, fresh and well centered, segmented cork cancel, reperfed at left, near Very Fine appearing. (Scott $400).
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93, 1867 2c Black, "F" Grill, fresh and unusually well centered, large and well balanced margins, very thin paper variety, unused. 1983 PF certificate, 2016 PSE Graded certificate, XF-Sup Mint NG. (SMQ unpriced).
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96, 1868 10c Green, "F" Grill, tied on immaculate cover by segmented cork cancel, Belleville, Ill 3/20/(69) cds, bold and complete red New York "Direct All" 3/25 transit, boxed Bremen Franco transit, Frankfort 4/8 backstamp, Extremely Fine (Scott $300). (page)
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97, 1868 12c Black, "F" Grill, deep color, well centered for this difficult issue, attractive segmented cork cancel, certificate states "slightly toned at top right" (overly harsh), Very Fine. 1989 PF certificate. (Scott $260).
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97, 1868 12c Black "F" Grill, exceptional centering for this difficult issue, faint cork cancel, couple perf irregularities, otherwise Extremely Fine. (Scott $260).
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97, 1868 12c Black, "F" Grill, extremely fresh, large, even margins, rich color, attractively cancelled, barely perceptable expertly repaired corner, Extremely Fine appearing. (Scott $260).
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100, 1868 30c Orange "F" Grill, bright color, typically centered, bit heavy cork cancel, Fine. (Scott $950).
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101, 1869 90c Blue, "F" Grill, exceptionally fresh, intense color, unused, unobtrusive faults including reperfed and pulled perf at top, centered Very Fine. (Scott $5,500)
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85, 1868 3c Rose "D" Grill, well centered for this difficuly grilled issue, segmented cork cancel, Fine, 1997, 2014 PF certificates. (Scott $1,050).
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90, 1868 12c Intense black, "E" Grill exceptionally deep rich color, strong grill, exceptional centering for this, attractive "rosette" cork cancel, short perf lower left corner, Extremely Fine. (Scott $400).
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102, 1875 1c Blue re-issue, bright and fresh, well centered, unused, trace of purple hanstamp bleeding through to front (barely perceptable). 2004 PSE certificate. (Scott $350).
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109, 1875 24c Deep violet re-Issue, exceptional centering, bright and fresh with crisp proof like impression, unused, Very Fine, only 346 issued, 1990 PF certificate. (Scott $2,700).
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112, 1869 1c Buff, fresh and well centered, strong grill impression, large part o.g., near Very Fine. (Scott $650).
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112/133, 1869-75 Pictorials, small balance of 18 singles on stockcards, generally fresh and attractive, used include: 112 (x2), 113 (x2), 114 (x2), 115, 116, 117 (x3, note red target cancel), note 112-14, 116, 133, 133a, all regummed or unused (all cat. as no gum), also includes 3c (114) on
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112/123, 1c/90c 1869 Issues Selection, 24 singles on stockcards, mostly used, includes: 112 (3, two unused), 113 (2, one unused), 114 (4, two unused), 115 (4, one unused), 116 (3), 117, 119, 120, 121 (3), 122, 123, mixed condition but overall attractive and useful, generally Fine ap
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