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Lot 1066 |
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1861, 24¢ dark violet, First Design (60), nicely centered, deep vibrant color and a razor sharp impression. Original gum. Fresh and nearly Very Fine.
Scott $8,000
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE TRULY RARE MINT 24¢ AUGUST ISSUE.
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1067 |
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1861, 30¢ red orange, First Design (61), centered to right as usual, rich characteristic color. Full original gum, lightly hinged. Two vertical creases. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $25,000
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE STAMP, ONLY TWELVE TO FIFTEEN ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST AND OF THESE ONLY A FEW HAVE RETAINED THEIR ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 1969 P.F. and 1997 P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 1068 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (63), block of four. Exceptional centering, especially for a multiple, particularly stong color and impression. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,600 for hinged
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1069 |
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1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink (64a), bright and distinctive color, tied by Boston "Paid" grid cancellation on cover to East Berkshire Vt., red "Boston Mass Sep 2" origin datestamp, flap with small embossing; Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
A CHOICE USAGE BEARING THE RARE PIGEON BLOOD PINK IN A SPECTACULAR SHADE.
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1070 |
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1861, 3¢ rose pink (64b), virtually perfectly centered with luminous pastel color and full never hinged original gum. A choice Extremely Fine gem. SVS $1,100+.
Scott $600 for hinged
A TRULY REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE SHADE.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1071 |
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"Rose of Washington", multicolor Magnus patriotic cover featuring Washington, Eagle, and Liberty vignettes, 3¢ rose (65) on reverse tied by light Washington, D.C. c.d.s., to Jeffersville, Ohio; stamp lifted and replaced, cover with skillful edge repairs, a Fine looking example of what is perhaps the most highly sought-after of the Magnus patriotics, also includes the ornate rose fold-out featuring views of Washington that was normally enclosed in the envelope.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1072 |
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1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by perfectly struck eagle with shield cancellation (Skinner-Eno PT-E1) duplexed with "Corry Pa. Oct 8" c.d.s. on cover to Philadelphia Pa., "R.R.B." corner card, reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST STRIKE OF THE CORRY PA. EAGLE CANCELLATION.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1073 |
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1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by bold strike of "Lincoln" and stars in negative circle cancellation duplexed with "Albany N.Y. Sep 30" c.d.s. on cover to Salem N.Y.; reduced at right and small corner repair at bottom right, a Very Fine strike of this scarce and desirable cancellation.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Grunin
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Lot 1074 |
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1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by perfect strike of "Union" in star fancy cancellation, matching "Westhampton Mass. May 14, 1864" c.d.s.on small cover to Springfield Mass.; stamp with trivial toning upper left, an Extremely Fine strike of this desirable cancellation.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1075 |
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1861, 90¢ blue (72), exceptionally well centered, large margins. Unused. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,500
AN EXCEPTIONALLY HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE UNUSED HIGH VALUE.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1076 |
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5¢ red brown (75), well tied by large "Paid" in grid of Boston on blue folded cover to St. John's, Newfoundland, large "4d" stg due handstamp, bold Jul. 15, 1863 receiving postmark on reverse; few toned spots on lettersheet barely affecting a couple of perfs, still Very Fine, a very scarce destination with the 5¢ red brown.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: Robertson
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Lot 1077 |
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1863, 24¢ lilac (78), quite well centered, deep vibrant color on crisp white paper and finely detailed impression. Original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,500
MINT 24¢ STAMPS FROM 1861-1862, THAT ARE WELL CENTERED AND THAT HAVE RETAINED THEIR COLOR AND THE ORIGINAL GUM ARE EXCEEDINGLY RARE.
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1078 |
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1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (83), perfectly centered with wide margins, brilliant color and paper, and full lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SVS $13,000.
Scott $6,500
AN INCREDIBLE GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ C. GRILL, UNQUESTIONABLY AMONG THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT.
Expertization: 1972 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1079 |
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1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (86), exceptionally fresh with brilliant color on bright paper. Original gum, small hinge remnant. F.-V.F.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1080 |
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1867, 2¢ black, E. grill (87), choice color and impression, well centered. Full original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine and rare in this premium mint condition.
Scott $1,750
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1081 |
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1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (95), beautifully centered with extra wide margins and full never hinged original gum. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SVS $7,500+.
Scott $3,500 for hinged
A PHENOMENAL MINT 5¢ "F" GRILL WITH GORGEOUS COLOR, UNHEARD OF MARGIN SIZE AND FULL, NEVER HINGED ORIGINAL GUM— SIMPLY AMAZING.
Expertization: 1988 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1082 |
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1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (96), vertical block of 15, unused, strong color on generally bright paper, average centering, left vertical strip rejoined, vertical crease in right strip and lower left stamp faulty, a unique block, being the largest recorded unused multiple of this stamp.
Accompanying is a matching unused vertical strip of five which, judging from the downward trend of the horizontal perforations, would have been from the second vertical row to the right of this block; this strip is completely sound.
Estimate 25,000 - 35,000
Provenance: Jefferson Jones
Illustrated in Brookman’s "United States Postage Stamps of the 19th Century," volume.2, page 146.
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Lot 1083 |
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (99), incredibly well centered within unusually large margins for the 1867 24¢ grill, with exceptional color and impression as well, crisp white paper, light c.d.s. postmark. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 1988 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1084 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), prooflike color and impression, well centered for this re-issue. Original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $5,500
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1085 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 24¢ deep violet (109), exceptionally well centered for the difficult 24¢ re-issue, stunning prooflike color and finely detailed impression. Part original gum. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $6,500
Expertization: 1957 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1086 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 30¢ brownish orange (110), quite well centered, intense color on fresh paper. Original gum. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $7,000
A PREMIUM EXAMPLE OF THE NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT 30¢ RE-ISSUE.
Expertization: 1967 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1087 |
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1869, 1¢ buff (112), tied by geometric cancellation on orange U.S. Internal Revenue envelope to a local city adressee, reverse with "Salt Lake City Utah Feb 21" rimless c.d.s., handstamp "unclaimed" seven times, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
AN EXCEPTIONAL UTAH TERRITORIAL USE OF IMPECCABLE QUALITY.
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Haas
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Lot 1088 |
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), well centered with uncommonly large margins, bright color. Full never hinged original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $350 for hinged
Expertization: photocopy of 1985 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 1089 |
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), block of 20, 5x4. Exceptionally fresh and quite well centered for a multiple of the 3¢ value, bright color. Original gum, 14 are never hinged. An outstanding multiple which includes several Extremely Fine gems.
Scott $8,200+
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Lot 1090 |
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill (114a), bright color and paper. Original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $1,500
A FRESH MINT EXAMPLE OF THE RARE AND UNDERVALUED UNGRILLED VARIETY.
Expertization: 1994 and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1091 |
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1869, 10¢ yellow (116), well centered with deep color and full, never hinged original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $2,500 for hinged
TRUE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF HIGHER VALUE PICTORIALS ARE ALMOST UNHEARD OF.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1092 |
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1869, 10¢ yellow (116), outstanding margins and centering with deep unoxidized color, segmented cork cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $150
Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1093 |
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1869, 12¢ green (117), choice centering within incredibly huge margins, deep rich color on bright paper. O.g., minor light gum disturbance. An Extremely Fine and visually appealing jumbo. SMQ $8,350+.
Scott $2,600
MARGINS OF THIS SIZE ARE SIMPLY UNHEARD OF ON A MINT 12¢ 1869.
Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-S 95J.
There is only one other unused stamp graded higher in the P.S.E. population report; this is the only 95J.
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Lot 1094 |
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, center inverted (119b), exceptionally fresh with unusually rich and intense colors. Cork and a bit of red transit cancels with complete freedom from the faults that plague these inverts. Fine. Catalogue value is for a finely centered example with minimal faults.
Scott $15,000
PROBABLY FEWER THAN 20 SOUND EXAMPLES OF THIS POPULAR INVERT CAN BE FOUND WITH THIS NICE CENTERING AND WITH SUCH RICH COLORS.
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1095 |
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (121), well centered within large to huge margins, strong colors, segmented cork cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine. A choice used single.
Scott $550
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1096 |
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), unused, brilliant colors on bright paper, exceptionally well centered. Choice Very Fine and handsome.
Scott $5,250
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1097 |
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), perfectly centered within generous margins with exceptionally fresh colors on bright paper and a scarce red cancel. Extremely Fine. SVS $7,500.
Scott $2,650
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE USED 90¢ 1869 WHICH IS QUITE ELUSIVE IN SUCH HIGH QUALITY, ESPECIALLY SO WITH A COLORED CANCEL.
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 1098 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 10¢ yellow (127), near perfectly centered with deep vivid color on fresh paper, New York double oval registry cancel. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,750
A GEM USED 10¢ 1869 RE-ISSUE.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1099 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (128), virtually perfectly centered within exceptionally wide margins, intense color on bright paper, New York town cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
After the 3¢ the 12¢ re-issue is the scarcest used value as only 15-25 examples are believed to exist.
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Lot 1100 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (132), unused, well centered, bright colors. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1101 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (132), outstanding centering within large margins and gorgeous deep colors highlighted by the crisp impression and town cancels. Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,500
AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE USED RE-ISSUE.
Expertization: 1955, 1995, 2004 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: Krug
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1869 (1880 Re-issue), 1¢ brown orange (133a), block of four. Virtually perfectly centered and incredibly fresh. Without gum as issued. An Extremely Fine to Superb block — each stamp a gem.
Scott $1,150
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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