Sale 325

Harbour Auction


Encased Postage
 
 
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Lot 2735

Encased Postage, Ayer's Cathartic Pills, 3¢ short arrows (EP3), clear mica with medium wear on reverse, F-VF.
Scott $350
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Lot 2736

Encased Postage, Take Ayer's Pills, 3¢ (EP9), mica clear with only minor crack, Fine.
Scott $400
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Lot 2737

Take Ayer's Pills, 12¢ Romaine Reproduction (EP12 var.), choice new. - a very attractive example of this modern romain reproduction, still with about 90% of its original silvering and a great-looking, well-centered 12 cent stamp.
Estimate 300 - 400

These deceptive pieces were made in the 1960s and often fool even experts. They are valued by collectors because of their quality and excellent workmanship and, when properly identified, are excellent references for comparison to other potential fakes.

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Lot 2738

Encased Postage, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 1¢ medium "AYER'S" (EP13), mica cracked but clear, Fine.
Scott $500
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Lot 2739

Encased Postage, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 3¢ large "AYER'S" (EP15b), mica slightly cracked but clear, F-VF.
Scott $450
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Lot 2740

Encased Postage, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 10¢ medium "AYER'S" (EP17), mica slightly cracked, normal wear on reverse, Fine.
Scott $475
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Lot 2741

Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 24¢ medium "AYER'S", Romain Reproduction (EP19 var.), Choice About New. A very deceptive and well-made reproduction of this elusive rarity (see lot 2737).
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 2742

Encased Postage, Burnett's Cocoaine Kalliston, 5¢ (EP46), mica, slightly crazed, reverse with medium wear, Fine.
Scott $525
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Lot 2743

Encased Postage, Burnett's Cocoaine Kalliston, 5¢ (EP46), mica a bit crazed, normal wear on reverse, stamp is a 5¢ red brown, Scott 75; Fine.
Scott $525
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Lot 2744

Encased Postage, Drake's Plantation Bitters, 1¢ (EP70), mica cracked lightly at edges, Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 2745

Encased Postage, Kirkpatrick & Gault, 3¢ (EP114), clear mica, slight wear on reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $700
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Lot 2746

Kirkpatrick & Gault, 30¢ Romain Reproduction (EP119), Choice New (see lot 2737).
Estimate 400 - 600
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Lot 2747

Kirkpatrick & Gault, 90¢ Romain Reproduction (EP120 var.), Choice About New with some original silvering, slightly buckled back, perfect clear mica and a nicely centered stamp. A scarce and desirable spacefiller, an original of which would probably cost upwards of $10,000 (see lot 2737).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 2748

Encased Postage, Mendum's Family Wine Emporium, 1¢ (EP129), mica clear, back a bit corroded but shows very little wear, Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 2749

Encased Postage, Weir and Larminie, 10¢ (EP177), mica virtually intact, reverse worn more in center where it has been slightly "pushed up" from the other side,Fine and Rare.
Scott $3,000
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Lot 2750
 
Encased Postage balance, six items, most with mica and/or stamp replaced; comprises EP7, 8, 11, 15b, 96 and 118, also two empty reverses: Ayer's Cathartic and Burnett's Standard; a good group for filling spaces. Would-be catalogue value is $7,200.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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