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U.S. Stamps - 1851 3¢-12¢ Issues continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
241 o    12 image1856, 5¢ red brown. right margin straddle-pane single with full horizontal gutter, huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at top and wide straddle-pane margin extending well beyond guideline, wonderful rich deep color, neat 1857 New Orleans, La. town cancel, an Extremely Fine to Superb Jumbo, ex-Mayer, with 2006 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $3,250).
Scott No. 12; $775.

A SUPERB USED STRADDLE-PANE MARGIN SINGLE OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN IMPERFORATE ISSUE. (Image1)

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Scott $775

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
242 o    12 image1856, 5¢ red brown. Four large to huge margins, neat town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2025 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-SUP 95), For comparision an XF-SUP 95 is valued at $2100 by the P.S.E.
Scott No. 12; $750. (Image1)

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Scott $750

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243 o    12 image1856, 5¢ red brown. Neat red Wisconsin town cancels, four huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at right, rich color enhancing a highly detailed impression; small faults as per P.S.E. cert. (of which we find no trace and is accompanied by two clear P.F. certs), Extremely Fine appearance, with 1987 & 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SSV $2,000), additionally 2024 P.S.E. cert. which states, "filled thins and a piece added at top left".
Scott No. 12; $950.

A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN IMPERFORATE ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.



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Scott $950

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244 o    13 image1855, 10¢ green, type I. Huge margins all around with wide sheet margin at bottom, strong vivid color on bright paper, two sharp strikes of "Davenport, Iowa" town cancel, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, with 2004 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95J, SMQ $3,500).
Scott No. 13; $750.

AN EXCEPTIONAL JUMBO MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE I IMPERFORATE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL - ONLY SIX EXAMPLES ARE GRADED HIGHER.



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Scott $750

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
245     14 image1855, 10¢ green, type II. O.g., lightly hinged once at top, huge margins even margins framing the entire stamp designs and showing small portion of adjacent stamp at right, wonderful rich vibrant color, detailed impression and Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2000 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $17,500).
Scott No. 14; $5,000.

A STUNNING GEM LIGHTLY HINGED MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE.

One of only two examples to receive this grade with only four examples grading higher

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Scott $5,000

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246 o    14 image1855, 10¢ green, type II. Huge to enormous well balanced margins beautifully framing design, perfect rich bright color and a proof like impression, two decorative strikes of red circular grid cancels, a Superb jumbo, ex-Merlin & Eubanks, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $4,000).
Scott No. 14; $145.

A PHENOMENAL SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE, WONDERFULLY COMPLIMENTED BY NEAT RED GRID CANCELS. CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE THE FINEST KNOWN USED EXAMPLE IN TERMS OF QUALITY AND BEAUTY.

Only one example is graded higher (100) by the P.S.E. (Image1)

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Scott $145

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
247 o    14 image1855, 10¢ green, type II. Enormous boardwalk margins all around showing portion of adjacent stamp at left, rich bright color and a crisp impression on bright paper, neat bold New Orleans, La. town cancel, a Superb jumbo, one of seven examples to receive this grade with only one grading higher, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $4,000).
Scott No. 14; $145.

A MAGNIFICENT AND SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE ISSUE - GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY THE P.S.E.



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Scott $145

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
248 o    15 image1855, 10¢ green, type III. Right margin straddle-pane single with horizontal gutter, huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at left and wide straddle-pane margin stretching well beyond the centerline, strong bold color, neat central Sacramento City, Cal. town cancel, a Superb jumbo, ex-Eubanks, with 2021 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 15; $145.

AN OUTSTANDING STRADDLE-PANE MARGIN SINGLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE III IMPERFORATE ISSUE. (Image1)

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Scott $145

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
249 o    16 var. image1855, 10¢ green, type IV, recut at bottom. Position 55L1, four large margins, light town cancel, rich fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely stamp, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $2800).
Scott No. 16 var.; $1,800. (Image1)

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Scott $1,800

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
250 o    16, 14 image1855, 10¢ green, type IV + 10¢ green, type II, Combination strip of 3. Pos. 72L-74L (Types II, II & IV), light town cancel, four large even margins, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2023 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 16, 14; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST COMBINATION STRIPS SHOWING TWO TYPE II AND THE RARE RECUT TYPE IV. (Image1)

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Est. $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
251     17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Top margin single, o.g., ample to large margins with full sheet margin at top, strong color and impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 (for block) & 2004 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 17; $6,250.

A FRESH SOUND MINT MARGINAL SINGLE OF THE 1851 12¢ IMPERFORATE ISSUE.



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Scott $6,250

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252 o    17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Large to mostly huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at right, deep bold color, bold blue Louisville, Ky. town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, a very attractive large margin stamp.
Scott No. 17; $275. (Image1)

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Scott $275

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
253 o    17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Large to mostly huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamps at top and right, exceptional color and impression, neat bold blue Philadelphia, Pa. town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1985 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 17; $275.

A STRIKING LARGE MARGIN GEM WITH THIS ATTRACTIVE BLUE TOWN CANCELLATION. (Image1)

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Scott $275

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
254 o    17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Large to huge margins showing significant portion of adjacent stamp at right, wonderfully rich color and a sharp early impression, neat light face free blue town cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-V. Morris, with 1997 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,150).
Scott No. 17; $275.

A MARVELOUS USED 1851 12¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR TOWN CANCELLATION. (Image1)

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Scott $275

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction
255 o    17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Position 96L1. Showing vertical pre-printing paper fold extending the full length of stamp, margins large to just shaving frameline at upper left, rich color on bright paper, neat circular grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, pre-printing paper folds on the 1851 12¢ issues are rarely encountered, ex-Eubanks, with 2021 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 17; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
256 o    17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Vertical Pair (Positions 80/90L1), huge margins and wide sheet margin at right, rich intense color, proof-like impression on bright paper, neat red circular grids and blue "America" transit cancels; minute margin crease at top left, Extremely Fine, a striking dual color cancel pair leaving bottom stamp portrait completely unobscured, ex-Zoellner, Sharrer and Eubanks, with 1998 & 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 17; $600.

ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN PAIRS OF THE 12¢ 1851 ISSUE OF EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTY.

Vertical pairs of the 12¢ 1851 stamp are far less common compared to horizontal pairs. This particular pair is exceptional, featuring a vivid sharp impression, large margins and vibrant cancels, making it a highly desirable gem. (Image1)

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Scott $600

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
257 o    17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Horizontal pair (Positions 47-48L1), large to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, bold color and sharp impression, central New Orleans, La. town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem and an outstanding multiple, with 1981 & 2021 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 17; $600.



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Scott $600

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258 o    17 image1851, 12¢ gray black. Horizontal Pair (Positions 66-67R1, right stamp double transfer), central complete strike of red "Paid 24" in oval cancel, clear to mostly large margins, deep color; faint corner crease in right stamp, Very Fine, a wonderful strike of this rare rate handstamp, ex-Caspary, Dick & Eubanks, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 17; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A LOVELY PAIR OF THE 1851 12¢ WASHINGTON WITH THIS DECORATIVE AND RARE CANCELLATION. (Image1)

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
U.S. Stamps - 1857 1¢-3¢ Issues
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
259 o    18 image1861, 1¢ blue, type I. Wonderful centering, intensely rich and deep color, attractive red New York Carrier date stamp cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-Grunin and V. Morris, with 1991 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 18; $595.

A LOVELY GEM COMPLIMENTED BY THE RED CARRIER CANCEL. ONE OF EIGHT EXAMPLES TO GRADE AS SUCH WITH NO EXAMPLES GRADED HIGHER. (Image1)

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Scott $595

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260 o    18, 20 image1861, 1¢ blue, types I & II. Vertical pair (top type I, bottom type II), full margins and exceptional centering, strong bright color, neat blue target cancels, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1991, 2002 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90).
Scott No. 18, 20; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A WONDERFUL COMBINATION PAIR IN OPTIMAL CONDITION.

This is a true rarity given the combination of types I & II in the gem condition complimented by lovely blue cancellations. In our opinion, this is woefully undergraded. (Image1)

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Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

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