| U.S. Stamps - 1847 Issue (Sc #1-4) |
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Lot 1001 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large even margins with rich color, a sharp impression and full barely hinged o.g. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $6,250
5¢ 1847'S WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM ARE EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND ALWAYS SOUGHT AFTER. THIS EXAMPLE IS AMONG THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE AND WOULD MORE THAN HOLD ITS OWN IN ANY COLLECTION OF CLASSIC U.S. GEMS.
Expertization: 1966 and 1996 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1002 |
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), lovely strike red St. Johnsbury, Vt. "scarab" cancel, ample to large margins and deep color. A choice Extremely Fine example of this rare and desirable cancel.
Scott $575
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Caspary
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Lot 1003 |
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1847, 5¢ brown (1), clear to large margins. Cancelled by an unusual small numeral "5" in red. Fresh and Very Fine. A very rare cancel.
Scott $675
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Lot 1004 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), horizontal pair. Large margins and sharp impression with two over lapping strikes blue "Philada. Pa./10" c.d.s. Exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous pair.
Scott $1,275
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1005 |
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), horizontal pair. Large to huge margins and incredibly deep color, bold overlapping strikes red "St. Louis, Mo./10 " c.d.s. Faint vertical crease left stamp. Otherwise an Extremely Fine and striking pair.
Scott $1,500
Expertization: 1987 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1006 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), block of 4. Reconstructed from two pairs, mostly clear to large margins, just in a bit at top left and bottom left, strong color and a clean impression. Red grid cancels. Light usage wrinkle, small reinforced corner crease at bottom left. F.-V.F. appearing and handsome.
Scott $2,400 for two pairs
Expertization: 1978 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1007 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown, 10¢ black (1, 2), single of each and vertical pair of latter, all with full to large margins except bottom stamp in pair in slightly at bottom right, tied on piece by bright orange red grid cancels, particularly fresh colors. 5¢ with minuscule paper break invisible to the naked eye. Still Extremely Fine, a visually striking showpiece.
Scott $5,150
Expertization: clear 1978 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1008 |
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1847, 10¢ Washington essay, by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, in in black-brown (2-E2a), engraved vignette only, die on India, mounted on 42 x 56 mm card. Light crease through vignette. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1009 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), unused, margins to just touching frame line and in a bit at top right, fresh color and a crisp impression, repaired at top left, tiny light crease. Still Fine appearing and a reasonably attractive and affordable example. A rarity that is missing from most mint collections.
Scott $12,500
Expertization: 1971 APS Certificate.
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Lot 1010 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), four large and beautifully balanced margins, outstanding color and impression on fresh paper. Light red cancel. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,350
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1011 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), light red grid cancel. Faint vertical crease, pinpoint thin speck. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,350
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Lot 1012 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), horizontal pair. Ample to oversize margins, deep color and impression with several strikes of a bold red grid cancel. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine, a truly stunning pair.
Scott $3,200
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1013 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), an exceedingly rare horizontal strip of 4. With mostly clear to large margins to just touching frame line on one. Red open grid cancels. Small scissor cuts and tears affecting 3, small repair at top left. F.-V.F. Still an impressive and highly collectible first issue multiple.
Scott $12,400 for strip of 3 and single
Expertization: Bartels handstamps (shows through slightly) and 1973 Jakubek Certificate.
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Lot 1014 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), horizontal strip of 3. Mostly large margins including portion of adjacent stamp at left, just a bit close at top middle, strong color and impression. Manuscript cancels. Small tear and horizontal crease in right stamp. Otherwise Very Fine and a rare multiple.
Scott $11,000
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Lot 1015 |
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1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢-10¢ complete, small die proofs (3P2-4P2), on gray cards from the Roosevelt album, fresh and choice. Extremely Fine.
Scott $850
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Lot 1016 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), right sheet margin single with large margins on other sides, rich color. Without gum as issued. Extremely Fine. Rare with any sheet margin as most were cut away prior to sale.
Scott $725
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1017 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), ample to large margins, rich color. Without gum as issued. Very Fine.
Scott $725
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Lot 1018 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), particularly strong color and impression, ample to large margins. Without gum as issued. Very Fine.
Scott $725
Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1019 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), without gum as issued, four large margins, crisp color and impression. Without gum as issued. Extremely Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1020 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), ample to large margins, rich color. Without gum as issued. Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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