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2010 Rarities of the World continued...

1867-68 Grilled Issue and 1875 Re-Issue continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
111 c 30c Orange, F. Grill (100).> Used with <12c Black, F. Grill (97),> cancelled by cork, New-Haven Ct. May 10 double-circle datestamp on yellow cover <to Hong Kong, China,>  red New York Paid All Br. Transit May 11
backstamp, red 1869 London transit30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Used with 12c Black, F. Grill (97), cancelled by cork, "New-Haven Ct. May 10" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Hong Kong, China, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit May 11" backstamp, red 1869 London transit and matching "32" credit handstamp, also with "Hong-Kong Marine-Sorter Singapore-to Hong-Kong, JU 24/1 69" backstamp (Webb Ty. A), docketed at left

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL COVER TO HONG KONG, BEARING THE RARE HONG KONG MARINE SORTER BACKSTAMP.

According to the Webb book, the sorting of mail on board ship was first tried in 1857 and was found to speed the delivery of the mails on arrival in Hong Kong. The Governor of Hong Kong petitioned to make this a permanent position, but the scheme was not implemented. Seven years later, after the GPO decided that Hong Kong should assume greater responsibilities, the scheme was green-lighted. An official from the Hong Kong post office would meet the P & O steamer in Singapore, and sort the mails during the trip to Hong Kong. The mails could then be delivered immediately on arrival, or forwarded faster to their final destination outside of Hong Kong. The new service started at the end of July 1868. The marking on the cover offered here was introduced at the end of 1868 and consists of five different sub-types. The one offered here is one of the rarest. (Image)

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E. 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
112° og 2c Black, Re-Issue (103).> Original gum, lightly hinged, proof-like impression on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins<><>^EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXTRAORDINARY ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE
2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE.^<><>Only2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, lightly hinged, proof-like impression on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXTRAORDINARY ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE.

Only 979 were sold. With 1996 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90) (Image)

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4,250.00

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
113° og 3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104).> Original gum, brilliant color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned margins, small inclusion on back<><>^EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE
3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RARES3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, brilliant color on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned margins, small inclusion on back

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SET IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.

The 3c 1861 Re-Issue, of which 465 were sold, has the distinction of being one of the three most difficult stamps in the set to obtain in this Extremely Fine Gem original-gum condition (the others are the 24c and 30c). It is rarely found well-centered, and those in Very Fine or Extremely Fine grade usually have either disturbed gum or no gum at all.

Ex Floyd and Odeneal. With 1989 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95) (Image)

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4,750.00

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
114° og 5c Brown, Re-Issue (105).> Original gum, deep rich color, choice centering with enormous margins<><>^EXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE WE HAVE EVER
ENCOUNTERED. A STUNNING STAMP.^<><>Ex Eng5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, deep rich color, choice centering with enormous margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. EASILY ONE OF THE WIDEST-MARGINED EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. A STUNNING STAMP.

Ex Engel and Odeneal. With 1961 and 2000 P.F. certificates (Image)

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3,250.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
115° og 12c Black, Re-Issue (107).> Original gum, bright shade and detailed impression, wide margins all around<><>^EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE
MARGINS.^<><>Only 389 sold. With 199712c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, bright shade and detailed impression, wide margins all around

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.

Only 389 sold. With 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90, SMQ $8,700.00) (Image)

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4,750.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
116° og 15c Black, Re-Issue (108).> Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, magnificent centering<><>^EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. ONE OF THE MOST
CHALLENGING OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, magnificent centering

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES TO FIND IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION.

Only 397 issued. With 1988 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90) (Image)

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5,250.00

SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
117° og 24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109).> Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with well-balanced margins<><>^EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST
ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 124c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with well-balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.

With 1967 and 1998 P.F. certificates and 2004 P.S.E. certificate, which gives this superb stamp a "conservative" grade of XF 90 (this is a 95, in our opinion and in relation to P.S.E.'s grading guide) (Image)

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6,500.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
118° og 30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110).> Original gum, vibrant color and detailed impression on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issue<><>^EXTREMELY FINE FOR THIS ISSUE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM
EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHIC30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, vibrant color and detailed impression on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issue

EXTREMELY FINE FOR THIS ISSUE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHICH IS ARGUABLY THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUPERIOR GRADES.

Little space was left on the 30c 1861 plate for vertical rows of perforations between stamps, and the same plate was used for the 1875 Re-Issue. Therefore, well-centered copies with perforations clear at the sides are rare. Only 346 were sold. Our Levi records contain 146 unused singles, an unused pair and an unused block of four. Many have margins either touching or in on at least one side. Few of the sound copies retain all or part of their original gum.

With 1967 and 2007 P.F. certificates (Image)

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6,750.00

CLOSED
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