Lot 3343
Haiti 1881-1887 Liberty Head Issue, Fabulous specialized collection mounted on the original pages from the exhibit that was awarded a International Large Gold at AMERIPEX ’86. Included are mint and used multiples, printing and perforation varieties, plate reconstructions of all 23 stamps, covers, cancellations, forgeries and more, including much original research. The owner considers the following items to be of special importance: 1. The extensive multiples include the largest recorded examples of 14 of the 23 printings including the 7 centime stamp of the First Issue. 2. Used reconstructions of all 23 printings, two of which are original. This set was meticulously assembled and is probably unique. 3. One of three recorded covers franked by ten copies of the 1c First Issue. 4. The earliest of two recorded First Issue covers illustrating the 5 centime Caribbean rate to Jamaica. 5. Tête-bêche pairs of the 1c and 2c First Issue. 6. Two trial color proof strips bearing all six denominations of the First Issue. 7. Only recorded used formula card franked by 1c and 2c First Issue. 8. Examples of the 1c and 2c First Issue printed on the untinted side of the paper. 9. Many perforation varieties of the perforated issues. 10. Extensive showing of the postal forgeries of the Second Issue.
Estimate 50,000 - 75,000
THE CARROLL LLOYD COLLECTION COMPRISES ONE OF THE LARGEST HOLDINGS OF THE STAMPS OF HAITI IN EXISTENCE.
Historical background of the Carroll Lloyd collection
Lloyd had always been interested in the technical aspects of the production of these stamps, having been greatly influenced by the early efforts of Hausburg and Poole. Their articles were the inspiration that led to Lloyd's attempt to plate as many of the printings as possible, with the acquisition of multiples being of prime importance. Then, in March-November 1973, the Collectors Club Philatelist published the definitive work on these stamps by J.R.W. Purves. This article further stimulated Lloyd's interest and resulted in his forming a philatelic friendship with Purves, a renowned student of stamp production. Lloyd and Purves had each nearly completed reconstruct ions of the 5 centime re-engraved stamp and by combining their efforts they were able to successfully complete that project. The results of their collaboration is chronicled in the September 1975 issue of the Collectors Club Philatelist. Shortly thereafter Purves decided to sell his extensive collection, which contained numerous multiple pieces, many of which had been obtained from the famed Abbott collection. Lloyd was able to purchase the entire Purves collection as a solid foundation for his collection. Subsequently Lloyd was able to complete the plating of the 2 centime re-engraved stamp of 1886, despite the fact that his friend Purves had believed that the scarcity of multiples would probably defeat any efforts to do so. This original plating study was published in the 51st American Philatelic Congress Book in 1985.
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