Sale 342

The Wanamaker Collection
of U.S. Postal Stationery


1907-1920 Issues
 
 
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Lot 2107

Envelope, 1907, 2¢ carmine, die 1, with added impression of 1¢ green (U411h), mint entire, size 13, knife 78, watermark 15, printed "Sample Official Ballot" corner card; couple small h.r.'s on reverse, fresh and Very Fine. UPSS OO-7 $550.
Scott $475
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Lot 2108

Envelope, 1907, 5¢ blue on buff, die 2, color error (U418b), mint full corner, 44x47mm, rich color with fresh paper, hinge mark spot on reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $3,000

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5¢ BLUE ON BUFF DIE 2 COLOR ERROR, THIS FULL CORNER IS A RARITY.

This error is not known as an entire.

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Lot 2109

Envelope, 1907, 5¢ black on blue, die 1, color error (U418d), mint entire, size 10, knife 57, watermark 15, deep rich colors, immaculate and Extremely Fine. UPSS 2003 $5,500.
Scott $6,500

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE DIE 1 5¢ BLUE ON BLUE ENTIRE ERRROR, THERE ARE LESS THAN 6 KNOWN.

Expertization: 2012 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2110

Wrapper, 1920, 1¢ green on brown, glazed, die 1, printed on unglazed side (W427a), mint wrapper, knife W9, watermark 0, fresh and clean, pre-printing wrinkle in indicia, Very Fine and scarce printing error. UPSS 2139a $750.
Scott $400
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Lot 2111

Envelope, 1915, 2¢ carmine, die 1, with added impression of 1¢ green (U429j), mint entire, size 8, knife 42; second impression over 2¢ strong colors; small abrasion on reverse, still Very Fine. UPSS CC-1 $550.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 2112

Envelope, 1915, 2¢ carmine, die 1, with added impression of 1¢ green (U429j), mint entire, size 8, knife 42, with printed return address and added 1¢ impression inverted, bright colors; fresh and Very Fine. UPSS CC-1 $550.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 2113

Envelope, 1916, 2¢ carmine on amber, die 1, with added impression of 4¢ black (U430 var.), added (U417a), mint entire, size 23, knife 112, watermark 20, printed Duncan National Bank corner card, deep rich colors, Very Fine and scarce error entire. UPSS OC-5 $500,

Provenance: Haller (backstamp)
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Lot 2114

Envelope, 1916, 2¢ carmine on amber, die 1, with added impression of 4¢ black (U430 var.), added (U417a), mint entire, size 23, knife 112, watermark 20, printed Duncan National Bank corner card, deep rich colors, Very Fine. UPSS OC-5 $500
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Lot 2115

Envelope, 1916, 2¢ carmine on amber, die 1, with added impression of 1¢ green (U430 var.), added (U421) 50% impression on flap, mint entire with printed "The Dean, Williams College", size 8, knife 42, watermark 20, bright color, light wrinkles, inclusion at left, fresh and Very Fine. UPSS unlisted.
Estimate $300 - 400
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Lot 2116

Wrapper, 1920, 2¢ carmine on brown, die 1 (W434 var.), mint wrapper, knife W9, watermark 0, strong color and impression, tiny indicia wrinkle as usual, Very Fine. UPSS 2475a $750
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Lot 2117

Envelope, 1917, 3¢ purple, die 1, with added impression of 1¢ green (U436i), mint entire, size 7, knife 35, watermark 20, rich colors on bright paper; light crease in 1¢ indicia, particularly fresh and Very Fine. UPSS CC-3 $500.
Scott $900

Provenance: Haller
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Lot 2118

Envelope, 1917, 3¢ carmine on amber, die 5, color error (U437g), mint entire with address window, size 10, knife 58w, watermark 19, printed "Citizens National Bank" return address, fresh with brilliant color, crisp edges and corners, choice and Extremely Fine. UPSS 2529 $550.
Scott $525
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Lot 2119

Envelope, 1917, 3¢ carmine on blue, die 5, color error (U439g), mint entire with printed "The Blue Ribbon Garage" return address and address window, size 10, knife 58w, watermark 19, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $475
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Lot 2120

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 1¢ green, die 1 (U452), mint entire, size 10, knife 57, watermark 23, bright and fresh with deep rich color; Very Fine. UPSS 2818 $5,000.
Scott $4,250

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2¢ ON 1¢ GREEN ENTIRE WITH TYPE 3 SURCHARGE.

There are very few examples of this entire recorded, the example offered in the Saddleback collection had scuffs.

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Lot 2121

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine, die 3 (U453), mint entire, size 23, knife 106, watermark 18, bright color on brilliant paper, sharp surcharge; light natural paper wrinkle at bottom, fresh and choice, Very Fine. UPSS 2811 $8,000.
Scott $8,000

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ ON 2¢ CARMINE ENTIRE WITH TYPE 3 SURCHARGE.

Expertization: signed "W. H. Maisel" in pencil on reverse.
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Lot 2122

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on blue, die 6 (U453B), mint entire, size 10, knife 58, watermark 19, rich bright color on fresh paper, sharp surcharge, clean and Extremely Fine. UPSS 2815 $4,500.
Scott $3,750

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ ON 2¢ CARMINE ON BLUE ENTIRE WITH TYPE 3 SURCHARGE.

Expertization: 2012 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2123

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on oriental buff, die 6 (U453C), mint entire, size 10, knife 58, watermark 17, brilliant colors, fresh and crisp paper, Extremely Fine. UPSS 2814 $3,750.
Scott $3,250

A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ ON 2¢ CARMINE ON ORIENTAL BUFF ENTIRE WITH TYPE 3 SURCHARGE.
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Lot 2124

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine, die 6 (U454), mint entire, size 10, knife 58, watermark 19, bright color, Very Fine. UPSS 2825 $725.
Scott $200
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Lot 2125

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on amber, die 1 (U455), mint entire, size 10, knife 58, watermark 19, brilliant color and paper with a sharp surcharge, crisp edges, trivial hinge abrasion on back, still Very Fine. UPSS 2831 $4,250.
Scott $4,250

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS POSTAL STATIONERY RARITY.
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Lot 2126

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on oriental buff, die 2 (U456), mint entire, size 10, knife 58, watermark 22, bright colors and fresh paper, Very Fine. UPSS 2837 $450.
Scott $400
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Lot 2127

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on blue, die 8 (U457), mint entire, size 10, knife 58, watermark 22, rich color; Very Fine. UPSS 2839 $475.
Scott $450
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Lot 2128

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 4¢ chocolate (U462), mint entire, size 21, knife 100, watermark 14, deep rich color on bright paper, crisp edges, flap thin from adherence, still fresh and Very Fine. UPSS 2806 $1,250.
Scott $900
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Lot 2129

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 4¢ chocolate on amber (U463), mint entire, size 21, knife 100, watermark 14, intense shade and impression, remarkably fresh, choice and Extremely Fine. UPSS 2808 $1,600.
Scott $1,600
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Lot 2130

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 4¢ black (U463A), mint entire, size 23, knife 106, watermark 15, intense color with slightly shifted overprint, crisp edges; Very Fine. UPSS 2816.
Scott $2,000

Provenance: White (handstamp)
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Lot 2131

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 5¢ blue (U464), mint entire, size 10, knife 59, watermark 23, bright color; faint tone spot at bottom, corner bright and fresh, still a Very Fine and rare entire. UPSS 2913 $2,500.
Scott $2,000

Expertization: copy of 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2132

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 1¢ green, die 3 (U465a), mint entire, size 10, knife 57, watermark 23, bright color and paper, fresh and Very Fine, undercataloged by Scott. UPSS 2929 $3,375.
Scott $2,500

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ENTIRE, ONLY THREE EXAMPLES ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.

Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2133

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine, die 1 (U466A), mint entire, size 21, knife 100, watermark 23, bright and fresh, crisp edges, Very Fine. UPSS 2936 $1,875.
Scott $1,600

Provenance: Barkhausen (handstamp)
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Lot 2134

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on amber (U466B), mint entire, size 10, knife 59, watermark 19, rich color on fresh paper, Very Fine. UPSS 2943A $30,000.
Scott $27,500

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ENTIRE, BEING ONE OF THE KEYS TO COMPLETE 20TH CENTURY STATIONERY AND SURCHARGE COLLECTIONS.

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Whitington

There are only 5 recorded examples of this entire.

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Lot 2135

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 3¢ green, die 2 (U467), mint entire, size 3, knife 8, watermark 6, bright color; trivial edge soiling, Very Fine. UPSS 2914 $875.
Scott $550

Provenance: Saddleback
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Lot 2136

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 3¢ dark violet on amber, die 1 (U476), mint entire, size 13, knife 80, watermark 19, printed Duncan National Bank of Duncan Ok. return address, bright color, printed "The bank that deals in service and courtesy" on backflap, bright and fresh, slight paper clip mark, still Very Fine and scarce. UPSS 3018 $500.
Scott $475

Provenance: Wunsch (handstamp)
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Lot 2137

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 3¢ dark violet on amber (U478), mint entire with printed Hollister Okla. return address, size 23, knife 112, watermark 20, bright shade on fresh paper, tiny natural indicia crease, otherwise Very Fine. UPSS 3028 $400.
Scott $450
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Lot 2138

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 3¢ dark violet, die 5 (U479), mint entire, size 23, knife 112, watermark 20, bright and fresh; flap stuck down, Very Fine appearance, scarce size 23 format. UPSS 3033 $650.
Scott $550

Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2139

Envelope, 1920, 2¢ on 3¢ dark violet (U480), mint entire, size 29, knife 100, watermark 22, extraordinarily rare entire with different size, knife and watermark than in UPSS, quite clean and fresh for this, bright colors, slight surcharge offset on reverse, slight abrasions on front, Very Fine. UPSS 3038 var. $8,500+.
Scott $8,000

A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ ON 3¢ VIOLET ON WHITE ENTIRE WITH VIOLET SURCHARGE. A GREAT SURCHARGE RARITY.

Expertization: signed by Maisel and Bartels in pencil.

Only 29 were surcharge in violet, and few survive as entires.

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