African American Subjects on US Stamps. Almost Complete collection of Sheets and First Day of Issue Programs. This is an almost complete collection of African American Subjects on Stamps starting with W.C. Handy in 1969 to the Kwanza issue of 2020 -- note scans of the Snowy Day and African American Museum issue. This will jump start your complete collection immensely. The Face Value of the stamps alone is $1,262.53. For a complete list of all the stamps in this collection ( click here ) (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $1,500

1857, 3c DULL RED TYPE III NH GRADED '90J', #26, pristine single well-centered with wide balanced margins, extremely fine jumbo, with 2017 PSE cert. graded '90J', SMQ $900.00

This stamp ranks #5 out of 199 in the StampAuctionNetwork census. The PSE Population Report lists 16 mint hinged stamps having this grade or higher. Apparently not frequently offered as the ranking in the census indicates. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $900

1867, 12c BLACK Z GRILL USED XF JUMBO PF GRADED VF-XF 85J, #85E, a magnificent example of the rare 12-cent Z grill in an intense black shade, huge, oversized margins and a bold, yet face-free circle of wedges cancel, extremely fine jumbo single, ex. Sheriff and Drucker, with 1983, 2002, 2024 P.F. certs.

This stamp ranks number 7 out of 302 ranked examples in the StampAuctionNetwork census placing it in the very top tier of singles offered in the past 30+ years. Showing a very clearly defined Z grill adds to it desirability. This particular single achieved a $14,750 result when offered at auction in 2019 -- now with a PF Graded 85J cert -- the highest and only Graded Jumbo in either the PF or PSE population reports. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $5,000

1867, 1c BLUE E GRILL USED GRADED '90J', #86, exceptionally jumbo margined lightly cancelled by Brattleboro, VT d..s and fancy petite square of wedges cancel, bright and fresh, extremely fine jumbo, with 1999 P.F. cert and 2009 PSE cert graded '90J', SMQ $2,650.00

This stamp ranks well into the top 10% of the singles in the past 20+ years placing it as number 16 out of 253 stamps. The very clearly defined grill adds to the desirability of this stamp that is so rarely found in this outstanding condition. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $2,650

1872, 90c CARMINE USED GRADED '95', #155, beautiful carmine color, exceptionally well centered with large well-balanced margins, light cork cancel, extremely fine - superb, with 2010 & 2020 P.F. certs, latter graded '95', and 2010 PSE cert. graded '95', SMQ $2,500.00

This stamp ranks #7 out of 292 in the StampAuctionNetwork census. Only four stamps have a higher grade in the PSE population report and nine others share this grade. That leaves only 15 copies in this superior condition to have been examined by PSE in the last 20+ years, This stamp sold for $2,950.00 at auction in 2012 (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $2,500

1902, 8c VIOLET BLACK TOP IMPRINT SINGLE NH GRADED '95J', #306, gorgeous single with remarkably detailed impression displaying the every aspect of the design, virtually perfectly centered amidst oversized margins, extremely fine/superb, with 1999 P.F. cert. and 2021 PSAG cert graded '95J', SMQ $1,100.00

This stamp ranks as number 6 out of 149 in StampAuctionNetwork's census placing it in the the top 2%-tier group. A stunning example of the Martha Washington 1902 stamp, the first US stamp to feature a woman as a primary subject. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $1,100

1903, $1 BLACK USED GRADED '100', #311, beautiful single with large even margins, unobtrusive black cancel leaving the design clearly visible, traces of red cancel, SUPERB, with 2019 PSAG cert. graded '100', SMQ $2,300.00

This stamp ranks #5 of 94 examples in the StampAuctionNetwork census. There is only three stamps in the census that achieved the grade of 100. From a grade standpoint it is in the top 2% tier of stamps offered in the past 20+ years. It has the lightest cancellation of any of the stamps in the top 5, The highest price achieved by a gem '100' stamp in the census is $2,832 at an 2013 auction. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $2,300

1911, 6c RED ORANGE MINT NEVER HINGED GRADED '98', #379, beautifully centered and fresh without any sign of oxidation which often plagues this color,, SUPERB, with 2007 PSE cert. graded '98', SMQ $1,550.00

This stamp ranks #3 out of 123 stamps on the StampAuctionNetwork census. In 2007 it sold for $5,700.00 in auction. Only six stamps grade higher, there are a total of eight stamps achieving the 98 grade according to the PSE population report. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $1,550

1913, 1c PANAMA-PACIFIC NH GRADED '98', #397, a superb mint never hinged single, with 2007 PSE cert. graded '98', SMQ $550.00

This stamps ranks number 9 out of 159 examples in StampAuctionNetworks census putting it in the top 8% of the examples sold in the last 20+ years. It achieved its highest price of $1,298 at auction in 2006. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $550

1921, 1c GREEN PERF. 11 COIL WASTE MINT GRADED '95', #545, a stunning single in with great color virtually perfectly centered, so lightly hinged that easily could be mistaken for never hinged, extremely fine/superb, with 2007 PSE cert., graded '95', SMQ $450.00

It is currently #2 in the StampAuctionNetwork census out of 71 mint singles. This is another "sleeper". Just like the 5c Jamestown offered in this sale there are only 15 singles total between mint hinged and mint never hinged that has achieved this grade or higher. The fact as it ranks #2 in the census speaks for how rarely this issue is offered in premium quality. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $450

1920, $2.00 LAKE & BLACK MINT NEVER HINGED GRADED '95', #547a, deep color and impression, extremely fine/superb, with 2016 PSAG cert graded '95', SMQ $1,900.00

It is currently #15 out of 56 stamps in the StampAuctionNetwork census. Only two of the other top 10 in our census have a higher grade, two are 98’s. The rest including #1 are 95’s. The less expensive 98 sold for $2,520 recently. According to the PSE census there are only 9 mint never hinged examples graded 95 or higher. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $1,900

1929, 10c ORANGE YELLOW "Nebr." OVERPRINT NH GRADED '98', #679, an immaculate mint never hinged single in superb condition, with 2010 PSE cert graded '98', SMQ $1,050

This stamp ranks number 9 of 197 examples on StampAuctionNetwork's census of the copies offered in the past 20+ years. There is only 19 stamps in PSE's Population Report grading similar of higher, 15 others share this grade, only four are higher. This single would make a very nice addition to a graded set. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $1,050

1894, 4c INTENSE BLACK NEWSPAPER MINT GRADED '95', #PR92, stunning example with deep proof-like impression, full lightly hinged original gum, incredibly well-centered for the issue with four large margins, extremely fine/superb, with 2006 P.F. cert. graded '95', there is no SMQ value for this grade the highest grade being 90J which lists for $1,100, should we venture an educated guess that a '95' would be in the range of $1,300-1,500?

This single is ranked #1 out of 45 stamps in the StampAuctionNetwork's census bring it to the top of the chart. We looked back for decades of auction results, but failed to find any mint PR92 to match this one. Perhaps we didn't look hard enough, but for now this stamp is the best of the best (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $1,000

1846 FL (printed "A Circular" "The Southern and Western Literary Messenger and Review") with red Richmond, (Va) July 23 departure cds, charged "2" in red, addressed to Woodsville, Miss., some toning, otherwise fine. Donated by Cherrystone Auctions. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $140

1884 cover from New London to Las Vegas, New Mexico, franked with 2c brown, tied by segmented cork cancel, with "New London" and violet Las Vegas N.M. Apr 12, 1884 on arrival, "Advertised" handstamp on front and triangular "Dead Letter Office June 23 1884", New York transit (Mar 12) and Las Vegas (Mar16) arrival pmks on back, fine. Donated by Cherrystone Auctions. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $140

1962 Girl Scouts, three different misperforated singles, n.h., v.f. (Cat No. 1199var). Donated by Cherrystone Auctions. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $230

Historic Lighthouse Booklets (2) and Sheets (5) , 25c to Forever. One of each FACE $63.00, Cat Val. 269.25, Retail 188.00. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $269

Lunar New Year Sheets 2720//5744 to 2023, 29c to Forever, 30 sheets of which 13 sheets are forever (not all are scanned). One of each FACE $323.20, Cat Val. $679.25, Retail $506. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $679

Legends of Hollywood Sheets 2967//5060, 32c to Forever, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Humprey Bogart, Alfred Hickcock, James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson, Lucille Ball, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Judy Garland, James Stewart, Bette Davis, Gary Cooper, Katharine Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Charleton Heston, Ingrid Bergman, Shirley Temple, Bob Hope. 21 sheets of which 4 sheets are forever (not all are scanned). One of each. FACE $184.40, Cat Val. $696.25, Retail $535. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $696

Comics, DC Comic Book Super Heroes, Marvel Comics, Sunday Funnies, Batman, Wonder Woman. One of each FACE $58.40, Cat Val. 218.25, Retail $126.00. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $218

5 Sheets, Antique Autos, Tail Fins and Chrome, Sporty Cars, Muscle Cars, Pony Cars. One of each FACE $29.60, Cat Val. $172.25, Retail $107.50. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $172

32c Bugs Bunny special Die-cut souvenir sheet. 2 copies, one has the lower left corner pulled off. Cat Val. $380, Retail $250. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $380

33c Sonora Desert through 44c Hawaiian Rain Forest complete, 12 minature sheets of 10, FACE $45.50, Cat Val. $204, Retail $135.50. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $204

1 sheet each of Peanuts, Teddy Bears, Dr. Suess, and Muppets. FACE $29.00, Cat Val. 93.75, Retail $69. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $94

Disney, Pixar, Bugs Bunny 3865//5503, 37c to Forever, 9 sheets of which 4 sheets are forever. One of each FACE $97.60, Cat Val. $283.75, Retail $200.25. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $284