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Sale 309
United States Stamps and Postal History
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Lot 1412 |
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1871-72 Second and Third issue plate proofs on card (R103-R131P4 & R134-150P4), 2nd issue complete to the $50, less the $1.50, 3rd issue complete, all in full sheets. The sheets vary in size from 210 of the 1¢ & 2¢ 3rd issue to 54 of the $25 & $50 2nd issue and the $20 3rd issue. Each sheet has two imprints in opposite margins: on Jos. R. Carpenter and plate number on one side, "Willcox's Chameleon Paper"on the other; all sheets also have alignment notches in the other two margins; occasional edge toning plus a few light stains affecting the top row of the $50 2nd issue and a few right 60¢ 3rd issue stamps in the right vertical row (including both foreign entries), otherwise mostly fresh and Very Fine. A Unique set. Scott value for singles and blocks with no premium for plate blocks.
Scott $115,460 ++
Provenance: Joyce
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Lot 1413 |
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Documentary, 1871 Second Issue, $200 red, blue & black (R132), perfectly centered with bright color and a neat June 21 st, 1872 manuscript cancel. A fresh Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $6,500
AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE SMALL PERSIAN RUG.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1414 |
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Hunting Permit, 1936, $1 Canada Geese (RW3), bottom margin block of four with plate number. Well centered. O.g., never hinged. Tiny crease in lower left. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,400
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Lot 1415 |
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Hunting Permit, 1971, $3 Cinnamon Teals (RW38), a mathematically centered right margin single with pristine never hinged o.g. A Superb gem. SMQ $210 for Sup 98.
Scott $42
Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded GEM 100.
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Lot 1416 |
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War Savings, 1917, $5 deep green, rouletted (WS3), beautifully centered and exceptionally fresh with a neat handstamped "HAMMOND" cancel with an manuscript "140". Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $650
AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO LOCATE IN SUCH SUPERLATIVE USED CONDITION.
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate for a pair.
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