Sale 287

United States Stamps and Postal History


Newspapers, Parcel Posts, Locals
 
 
Lot Photo Description
Lot 2052

Newspaper, 1895, 5¢ black (PR104), a beautifully centered top plate number single with large margins and prooflike impression. O.g., never hinged (lightly hinged in selvage). Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $525

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2053

Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ carmine rose (Q5), absolutely perfectly centered with large balanced margins. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and truly Superb.
Scott $90
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2054

Parcel Post, 1913, 10¢ carmine rose (Q6), centered with mathematical precision amid generous margins. O.g., never hinged. A Superb gem.
Scott $120

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2055

Parcel Post, 1913, 15¢ carmine rose (Q7), virtually perfectly centered with large margins and radiant color. O.g., never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $180

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2056

Parcel Post, 1913, 20¢ carmine rose (Q8), all but perfectly centered, bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $325

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2057

Parcel Post, 1913, 50¢ carmine rose (Q10), nearly perfectly centered with extra wide margins and exceptionally deep color. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $700
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2058

Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ carmine rose (Q11), near-perfectly centered with lavish margins. O.g., never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $240
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2059

Parcel Post, 1913, $1 carmine rose (Q12), exceptionally well centered with absolutely humongous jumbo margins. O.g., never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $850

AN AMAZING GEM — CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Expertization: 1997 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2060
o
Parcel Post Postage Due, 1913, 10¢ dark green (JQ4), horizontal block of 15, light "Jackson, Miss., Dec 9, 1917" duplex cancels. Straight edge at right, reinforced separation. About Fine. A very rare used multiple.
Estimate 400 - 600
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2061

Parcel Post Postage Due, 1913, 10¢ dark green (JQ4), on cover from Australia to Allentown, Pa., two 2½p kangaroos tied by T.P.O. cancels, neat "N.S.W./T/50" and Chicago "Due 10 Cents" duplex handstamp, JQ4 tied by manuscript cancel; flap missing, Fine and very scarce.
Estimate 400 - 600
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2062

Parcel Post Postage Due, 1913, 10¢ dark green (JQ4), on 1915 censored cover from Budapest Hungary, tied, along with three 2¢ dues (J53), by faint Red Bank, N.J. c.d.s.s., purple Budapest censor handstamp, New York duplex "Due 16 Cents", July 18, 1915, added to "Boontoon, N.Y.", forwarded to Red Bank; cover faults, mainly due to thick contents (not present), Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 400 - 600

Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 2063

City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ black on grayish (40L1), block of four. Large margins with part or all of dividing line showing on all sides, bright and fresh. Full o.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,900

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
View details and enlarged photo