| 1860-61 Nesbitt "Star Die" Issues |
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Lot 2018 |
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Envelope, 1860, 1¢ blue on orange, die 1 (U21A), mint entire, size 7, knife 22u, watermark 0, deep rich color, Very Fine. UPSS 33 $2,500.
Scott $2,750
A RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ BLUE ON ORANGE STAR DIE ENTIRE.
According to Porter Venn's census, probably no more than ten exist of UPSS Nos. 32 and 33. He also notes that he has seen only one of UPSS 33, the Saddleback collection had two other examples bringing the total to three.
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Lot 2019 |
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Wrapper, 1862, 1¢ blue on orange, die 1 (W22), mint wrapper, knife W1A, watermark 0, 147x77mm, deep rich color with crisp embossing, stitch watermark, fresh and Very Fine. UPSS 40a $7,250.
Scott $8,500
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ BLUE STAR DIE WRAPPER ON ORANGE PAPER. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE STAR DIES.
Porter Venn notes that probably no more than five examples of each type exist.
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Lot 2020 |
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Envelope, 1860, 1¢ blue on orange, die 2 (U23), unused with "Return to Agent American Express Co." imprint at left, size 7, knife 24, watermark, 147x77mm; light creasing, still Very Fine. UPSS 43 $800.
Scott $1,000
Provenance: Maisel (handstamp)
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Lot 2021 |
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Envelope, 1860, 1¢ blue on amber, die 3 (U24), mint entire, size 7, knife 24, watermark 1, intense color with strong embossing; fresh and Very Fine. UPSS 44 $600.
Scott $750
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Lot 2022 |
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Wrapper, 1861, 1¢ blue on manila, die 3 (W25), used 38x43mm cut square, cancelled by circle of wedges; natural trivial pre-printing creases as usual, Very Fine and rare.
Scott $2,000
A RARE CUT SQUARE, OF WHICH ONLY A HANDFUL ARE KNOWN.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Only one mint and one used entire exist.
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Lot 2023 |
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Envelope, 1860, 3¢+1¢ red & blue (U28), mint entire, size 7, knife 20, watermark 1, strong colors and immaculate, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. UPSS 57 $850.
Scott $825
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Lot 2024 |
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Envelope, 1860, 3¢+1¢ red & blue on buff (U29), mint entire, size 7, knife 20, watermark 1, bright and fresh; couple hinge remnants on back, Extremely Fine. UPSS 60 $800.
Scott $825
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Lot 2025 |
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Envelope, 1860, 3¢+1¢ red & blue on buff (U29), used entire, size 5, knife 13, watermark 1, cancelled by "New York May 17" duplex and addressed to Madison, Conn., Very Fine and scarce used entire prepaying the carrier fee as intended. UPSS U59 $500.
Scott $450
Provenance: Barkhausen (handstamp)
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Lot 2026 |
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Envelope, 1860, 6¢ red (U30), mint entire, size 21, knife 94, watermark 1; strong color with crisp edges; light wrinkling, tiny flap thin, Very Fine. UPSS 62 $5,750.
Scott $4,000
A RARE ENTIRE WITH LESS THAN FIVE EXAMPLES RECORDED.
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Lot 2027 |
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Envelope, 1860, 6¢ red on buff (U31), mint entire, size 21, knife 94, watermark 1; strong color and embossing, excellent condition for this difficult large size, Extremely Fine. UPSS 63 $5,500.
Scott $6,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ENTIRE WITH LESS THAN FIVE EXAMPLES RECORDED.
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Lot 2028 |
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Envelope, 1860, 10¢ green (U32), mint entire, size 7, knife 20, watermark 1, strong embossing on crisp entire, light blue backstamp which barely shows through on the front, still exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. UPSS 64 $13,500.
Scott $14,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ENTIRE WITH LESS THAN TEN EXAMPLES RECORDED.
Expertization: 2012 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2029 |
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Envelope, 1860, 10¢ green on buff (U33), mint entire, size 7, knife 20, watermark 1, remarkably fresh with crisp edges and strong embossing, choice and Extremely Fine. UPSS 65 $4,750.
Scott $4,500
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