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Lot 106 |
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Airmail, 1923, Second Issue, 8¢ to 24¢ complete, large die proofs on India paper (C4P1-C6P1), matched set on approximately 201mm x 151mm cards with P.M.G. Harry S. New approval signature plus additional initial, blue control numbers on reverse; 16¢ with faint tone spot at top edge of card, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $14,500
A CHOICE SET OF THESE RARELY OFFERED PROOFS, ONLY 5 SETS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PRODUCED.
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Lot 107 |
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Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13), original gum never hinged, essentially perfectly centered, bright color. An Extremely Fine gem. SSV $600 (SMQ $700).
Scott $250
Expertization: with 2022 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 108 |
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Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14), right plate no. 20087 single, original gum barely hinged if at all, choice centering within large margins. Extremely Fine. SMQ $400.
Scott $375
Expertization: with 2017 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 109 |
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Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15), original gum barely hinged if at all, outstanding centering. Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ $725.
Scott $525
Expertization: with 2011 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 110 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, large die proof on India paper (E4P1), die sunk on approximately 200mm x 152mm card, pristine. Extremely Fine.
Scott $550
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Lot 111 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked, large die proof on India paper (E4P1), die sunk on approximately 202mm x 150mm, spotless, choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $550
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Lot 112 |
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Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ blue, unwatermarked (E4), essentially perfectly centered with rich color and bright paper. Light cancel. Extremely Fine to Superb, a used gem. SSV $425 (SMQ $425).
Scott $110
Expertization: with 2001, 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95.
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Lot 113 |
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Postage Dues, 1894, 1¢ to 50¢, large die proofs (J31P1-J37P1), complete, die sunk on approximately 107mm x 130mm cards, fresh and clean, Very Fine.
Scott $1,155
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Lot 114 |
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Offices in China, 1919-22, 2¢ to $2 complete (K1-K18), complete, original gum hinge remnant, K17 never hinged, bright fresh colors, nicely centered, F-VF.
Scott $2,145
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Lot 115 |
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Officials, 1873 issues large die proofs (O1P1-O93P1), complete set of large die proofs in a leather bound book, die edges in gold, binding with few minor scuffs, the proofs are on India, all die sunk (except $2.00-$20.00 State Department) on 225mm x 148mm cards, many have toned spots, mostly minor, almost all have in pencil "approved" with a date, a few are signed, attractive presentation and rarely seen.
Scott $7,740
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Lot 116 |
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Newspapers, 1895, 1¢ to $100 complete, large die proofs on India paper (PR102P1-PR113P1), die sunk on approximately 150mm x 200mm cards, $5 a hybrid, 1¢ trivial toned speck, $2 a bit oxidezed and small stain at edge of card, otherwise a fresh Very Fine set.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 117 |
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Newspaper, 1895, $50 dull rose, Bureau printing, unwatermarked (PR112), with negative "B" cancel, beautifully centered, rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $950
Expertization: with 1996 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 118 |
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Hunting Permit, 1982-1988 (RW49//RW65), complete in plate blocks of four, less 1983 (RW50). Original gum never hinged. F.-V.F. Face value $850.
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Lot 119 |
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Confederacy, General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, cover addressed entirely in his hand to "Brig. Genl. W.E. [Grumble] Jones, Comd Valley Dist, Lacy's springs [Va.]"; also "Private" and "Kindness of Th Williamson", Jackson has also written "Private" across the back flap; Very Fine and quite rare.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Expertization: signed Brian Green, with 2002 Edward Bomsey certificate.
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Lot 120 |
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Confederacy, General Hamilton P. Bee, autograph letter Signed "H.P. Bee"; folded letter datelined Goliad, Mar. 31, 1862, to D.E. Crosland at Indianola Tex., address panel initialed "H.P.B." and postmarked clearly struck "Goliad Tex." undated rimless circle with matching "5" in circle; neatly docketed, Extreme Fine; letter concerns an appointment to General Bee's staff.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
SAID TO BE ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED COVERS FROM GENERAL BEE.
Provenance: Birkinbine
Hamilton P. Bee was appointed Brigadier-General on March 4, 1862, just weeks before this letter was written. He commanded a military fort in Texas, overseeing the import of munitions and export of cotton across the Mexican border. He was later involved in the Red River campaign and other engagements, but was criticized for his battlefield command.
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Lot 121 |
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Confederacy, "Paid/5/Wm Smith/Pm", manuscript in handstamped 38mm circle with manuscript "X" cancel on folded letter datelined Liberty, Miss., Sept 6, 1861, to Clinton La.; sealed tear at top left of postmark, small abrasions affecting "5" and "Smith", soiling and internal splits, but a rare postmaster's provisional postmark.
Estimate 300 - 400
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