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United States Stamps and Postal History


1851-1857 Issue
 
 
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Lot 1369

1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), two singles, one with four large margins, the other with three, tied by light "New (grid) York, Jun 5" Ocean Mail c.d.s. on double rate 1850 folded letter San Francisco, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1370
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1855, 10¢ green, types II & III (14,15), left sheet margin combination block of nine, the top and bottom rows being type III and the middle type II, positions 21-23-,31-33, 41-43 R1, apparently unused with some lightened staining, large margins to just touching at the bottom, light vertical crease through the right stamps and a tiny tear in position. 42. A rare and important 10¢ block.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

Provenance: Hessel, Klein
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Lot 1371
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), position 22L, large to huge margins including a portion of adjoining stamp at left, deep color, town cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $200

Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1372
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), large to enormous margins including interpane margin with guide line at right, rich color. Segmented grid cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $200

Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1373

1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), large to oversized margins tied on 1857 cover to Sandwich, Canada West by "Peru, Ind., May 18" c.d.s., red "PAID" and matching "United 6d. States" oval, backstamped Windsor and Sandwich, a choice stamp on a Very Fine cover.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1374
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), recut at both top and bottom, position 64L, wide beautifully balanced margins and light red grid cancel, as well as a faint black town cancel. A wonderfully fresh Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $2,000

A RARE STAMP IN ANY CONDITION, ESPECIALLY WITH THE DOUBLE RECUT, A 10¢ TYPE IV IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION IS OF THE UTMOST RARITY.

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1375
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), recut at bottom, position 76L, generous balanced margins, bright color and paper, clear partial "STEILACOOM CI)TY, W.T." Washington Territory c.d.s. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $2,100

A PREMIUM EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE TYPE FURTHER ENHANCED BY THE TERRITORIAL CANCEL.

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1376
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), outer line recut at top, position 3R1, four large margins, deep color. Grid cancel plus a bit of red. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,600

Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1377
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1855, 10¢ green, types IV & II (16,14), horizontal pair. From positions 55-56 L1, clear to large margins, deep color and exceptionally bright paper. Light cancels including a French entry marking. Fresh and Extremely Fine a gorgeous pair.
Scott $2,100

Expertization: 1974 and 1989 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1378

1851, 12¢ black (17), deep color, wide balanced margins and full original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,500

AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE — RARELY SEEN WITH ORIGINAL GUM.

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1379
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1851, 12¢ black (17), left sheet margin single, position 71R1, enormous margins showing center line at left and part of adjacent stamp at right, finely detailed impression and neat 1857 town cancel. Fresh and truly Superb.
Scott $325

AN INCREDIBLE GEM FOR THE COLLECTOR SEEKING ONLY THE FINEST QUALITY.

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1380
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1851, 12¢ black (17), ample to oversized margins with adjacent stamps showing on three sides, light town cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $325

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1381
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1851, 12¢ black (17), horizontal pair. Ample, evenly balanced margins and neat 1857 town cancels. Very Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1382
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1851, 12¢ black (17), horizontal strip of four, mostly clear to large margins including portions of four adjacent stamps at bottom, crisp impression. Light red grids and transit cancel. Minor light creases. Fine appearance. A rare multiple.
Scott $1,400 for two pairs
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Lot 1383
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1851, 12¢ black (17), position 54-56/64-66R, block of six, margins nearly all around, bright color and sharp impression, light town cancels. Slight faults including pressed horizontal crease between stamps. A very rare mulitple.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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