Sale 1067 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 24-28 March, 2014
Category — Revenues: Private Die Proprietary - Match & Medicine
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
693
Alexander's Matches, 1c Blue, Silk Paper (RO3b). Rich color, attractive centering, couple small thin spots and small repair at bottom left, Fine appearance, the Aldrich census records only 13 examples of this Match stamp rarity, all but one have faults and many are repaired, this is only the fourth example we have offered since keeping computerized records
5,000
1,300
694
American Match Co., 3c Green, Old Paper (RO13a). Rich color and detailed impression, centered to top rightFINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE AMERICAN MATCH CO. PRIVATE DIE STAMP. ONLY TWELVE EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN THE ALDRICH CENSUS AND AT LEAST NINE ARE FAULTY TO SOME DEGREE.
Of the twelve examples recorded in the Aldrich book, only three are potentially sound. This is only the fourth we have offered in any condition since keeping computerized records
8,500
3,750
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Barber Match Co., 1c Blue, Rouletted, USIR Watermark (RO18d). Rich color, natural printing crease, tear at right into portrait oval, Fine appearance and one of the rarest Match issues, there are only nine examples recorded in the Aldrich census
5,000
1,600
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Bauer & Beudel, 1c Ultramarine, Old Paper (RO22u). Bright color, well-centered, tiny tear at upper left, Very Fine appearance
275
110
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Wm. Bond & Co., 4c Green, Silk and Pink Papers (RO33b, RO33c). First original gum, h.r., Fine and scarce with original gum, second attractive margins and centering, small thin spot, Very Fine appearance
375
110
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Bousfield & Poole, 3c Lilac (RO36a). Three repaired vertical tears, one of which severed the stamp, Fine appearance, every example we have seen has faults (many quite severe), only 20 are recorded in the Aldrich census
3,000
160
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Brown & Durling, 1c Black (RO43a). Deep shade, small shallow thin spot at top, Fine appearance, of the 20 examples recorded in the Aldrich book he notes that only five are sound
2,250
950
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L. W. Buck & Co., 1c Black, Experimental Silk Paper (RO45e). Strong impression, faint crease, otherwise a Fine example of this scarce stamp, only 20 are recorded in the Aldrich book
2,250
650
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Chicago Match Co., 3c Black (RO60a). Deep shade, small thins, Fine appearance, scarce issue with only 42 recorded in Aldrich, who notes nearly all have perfs in or touching
1,000
130
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James L. Clark, 1c Green, Rouletted, USIR Watermark (RO63d). Roulettes on three sides, fresh color, thin and closed tear at top, Fine appearance, only 30 are recorded in the Aldrich book, which notes some of this number would be turned down if re-examined
1,400
160
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W. D. Curtis Matches, 1c Green, Experimental Silk Paper (RO68e). Rich color, Fine and scarce Experimental Silk paper example of of this beautiful Match stamp design
450
160
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Wm. Gates & Sons, 1c Black, Rouletted, USIR Watermark (RO93d). Creased but otherwise sound, with roulettes on all four sides, Fine and rare -- only 14 recorded in census (8 have faults) and this is only the third we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,100
1,300
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New York Match Co., 5c Blue, Silk Paper (RO139b). Deep color, two small thins and a minor wrinkle, Fine appearance, only 22 are recorded in Aldrich book and of these at least 15 have faults, all of the four copies in the Joyce collection were faulty
1,500
225
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Pierce Match Co., 1c Green (RO145a). Deep color, faults and neatly repaired at bottom, Fine appearance, the striking volcano design of this stamp makes it one of the most popular and unusual Private Die issues, it is all but impossible to find sound, with at least 16 of the 21 recorded in Aldrich faulty
4,000
650
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V. R. Powell, 1c Black on Buff, Cut to Shape (RO150a). Usual faults incl. a repaired corner at top left, Fine appearance, only 21 of the cut to shape buff wrappers are recorded in Aldrich census
2,750
160
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V. R. Powell, 1c Black, White Wrapper, Cut to Shape (RO151a). Large margins all around, clear impression on fresh paper, a few stains on reverse just show thruVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE V. R. POWELL ONE-CENT ON WHITE WRAPPER.
The Aldrich census records only 16 of the White Wrapper variety, the vast majority in far inferior condition to this example.
4,500
1,600
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E. K. Smith, 1c Blue, Rouletted, USIR Watermark (RO169d). Roulettes all around, fresh color, small thin, light horizontal crease and a small soiled spot on the headFINE APPEARANCE. ONLY TEN ARE RECORDED IN THE ALDRICH CENSUS.
Only one sound copy of this stamp is recorded (ex Tolman and Scarsdale example).
7,000
2,500
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Wise & Co., 1c Black (RO183a). Strong impression, small perf faults and minor thin, Fine appearance, only 23 are recorded in Aldrich census
2,000
750
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Zisemann, Griesheim & Co., 1c Green, Old Paper (RO185a). Faults incl. thin and nick at top, vertical line of soiling or perhaps a cancel, Fine appearance, the Aldrich book records only 19 examples of this rarity and of these no more than six are sound
3,000
425
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T. Kensett & Co., 1c Green, Old Paper (RP1a). Deep color, typical faults incl. some staining, otherwise Fine, a very scarce example of the only Private Die Canned Fruit stamp, 27 recorded in the Aldrich census and virtually all examples are faulty to some degree, many profoundly so, with a number showing rust stains from the fruit cans
2,500
375
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D. S. Barnes, 4c Vermilion, Old Paper (RS17a). Well-centered, deep color, tiny thins and some light creasing, Very Fine appearance, 24 recorded in Aldrich, most of which are faulty
1,400
800
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W. T. Blow, 1c Green, Old Paper (RS31a). Three wide margins to touched at right, small flaws including thins and corner crease, otherwise Fine, only 45 are recorded in Aldrich book, of which no more than 15 are sound, ex Scarsdale
325
90
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Dr. John Bull, 1c Black, Experimental Silk Paper (RS42e). Clear silk threads, deep shade, Fine, scarce in sound condition, ex Scarsdale, with 2009 P.F. certificate
450
400
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Dr. A. W. Chase, Son & Co., 4c Black, Silk Paper (RS55b). Well-centered within wide margins, part of imprint in left margin, minor thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance
300
110
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Curtis Brown Mfg. Co., 2c Black, Silk Paper (RS72b). Original gum, h.r., small fault at bottom, Fine appearance, rare, only 16 recorded in the Aldrich census
2,450
750
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P. H. Drake & Co., 2c Black, Old Paper (RS82a). Intense shade, couple small thins and short perf at right, Fine appearance, only 12 are recorded in the Aldrich book, this has typical centering and very minor flaws
5,000
2,600
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P. H. Drake & Co., 2c Black, Old Paper (RS82a). With extra row of horizontal perforations at top, rich shade, faults incl. portion of design drawn in at top right, Fine appearance, a rare Medicine stamp with only 12 recorded in the Aldrich book
5,000
325
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Fleming Bros. (Dr. McLane's Liver Pills), 1c Black, Imperforate (RS89a). Three large margins, repaired with a portion added at top left, Fine appearance, only 13 are recorded in the Aldrich Book, of these at least 10 are faulty with the general quality described as being "poor"
7,000
1,100
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S. B. Hartman & Co., 6c Black, Silk Paper (RS100b). Sharp impression, sound and Fine
400
130
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John F. Henry, 2c Violet, Old Paper (RS112a). Repairs at right, appears Fine, scarce with only 34 recorded in Aldrich book, of which at least 25 are faulty
900
130
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John F. Henry, 4c Bister, Old Paper (RS113a). Repaired, with top left corner added, Fine appearance, 20 recorded in Aldrich book, accompanied by a rebacked example of No. RS113a
2,900
225
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J. E. Hetherington, 2c Black, USIR Watermark (RS120d). Rich shade, shallow thin spot, Very Fine appearance, only 36 are recorded in the Aldrich book
725
275
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The Home Bitters Co., 2c-4c, James A. Jackson & Co. 4c on Old Paper (RS128d, RS129b, RS130b, RS143a). 2c with repaired vertical tears, 3c with minor creases, 4c original gum with small flaws, James A. Jackson & Co. stamp with faults incl. bottom right corner missing, Fine appearance
2,875
250
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The Home Bitters Co., 4c Green, Silk Paper (RS130b). Gorgeous fresh color, outstanding centering, just a single small thin spot at right difficult to detect outside of fluid, Extremely Fine appearance, a beautiful example of this large strip format stamp, ex Scarsdale
250
160
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S. D. Howe, 4c Red, Green, Silk Paper (RS135b-RS136b). First fresh color, Fine, second tiny thin and small inclusion at top, Fine appearance, only one sheet of each of these scarce stamps was printed and they were never used
950
425
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T. J. Husband, 2c Violet, Old Paper (RS139a). Full margins to touched at bottom, typical flaws incl. slight creasing and couple small thin spots, Fine appearance and collectible condition for this rare stamp, only 25 are recorded in the Aldrich book, of which at least 16 are faulty
2,250
325
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James A. Jackson & Co., 4c Green, Silk Paper (RS143b). Nearly full original gum, rich color, couple small thin spots and vertical crease but without the tears that often plague this issue, Fine appearance and scarce with original gum, only 51 are recorded in Aldrich book
400
140
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J. B. Kelly & Co., 4c Black, Old Paper (RS153a). Strong impression, full margins on three sides, small neat repair at right, Very Fine appearance, only 19 examples of this issue are recorded in the Aldrich census
2,250
500
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S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Blue, Pink Paper, Block of Four, Imperforate Between (RS174cj). Ample to wide margins, bright color, thin spot top left stamp, otherwise Fine, scarce block with only 25 recorded in Aldrich book, ex Scarsdale
1,000
375
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T. W. Marsden, 2c Blue, Old Paper (RS175a). Rich color, faults incl. stains and repaired in three cornersFINE APPEARANCE. A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLUE T. W. MARSDEN ISSUE.
The Aldrich census records a total of eleven examples. We have sold only two others since keeping computerized records.
11,500
2,200
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Mercado & Seully, 2c Black, Old Paper (RS177a). Large margins all around, repaired vertical tear causing a small hole, vertical creaseVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT MERCADO AND SEULLY PRIVATE DIE PROPRIETARY ISSUE.
Only 15 are recorded in the Aldrich census. We have yet to see a sound copy.
8,000
3,750
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Merchant's Gargling Oil, 2c Green, Pink Paper (RS179c). Wide margins to close at top, tiny surface scuff above the horse's neck, Fine appearance and decent condition for this rare stamp, most are faulty, only 20 are recorded in the Aldrich census and we have offered only three others since keeping computerized records, with 2013 P.F. certificate
1,500
225
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Merchant's Gargling Oil, 2c Green, Experimental Silk Paper (RS179e). Fresh color, s.e. at left and scissor-cut perfs at bottom, trivial thin spot, Fine appearance, an extremely rare stamp with only 8 copies recorded in the Aldrich book
3,250
800
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Mishler Herb Bitters Co., 4c Black, Watermarked (RS181d). Well-centered with wide margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Scarsdale
150
110
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Morehead's Neurodyne, 4c Black (RS186a). Attractive shade, a couple small thins and two closed tears, Very Fine appearance, rare with only 17 recorded in Aldrich book
3,000
1,200
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Dr. M. Perl & Co., 6c Black (RS188a). Tight margins but outer framelines mostly intact on three sides, faults as always on this fragile stamp, otherwise Fine, scarce, only 23 are recorded in the Aldrich census
1,650
425
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Seabury & Johnson, 1c Lake, Perforated (RS218d). With usual penstroke crossing out "Porous" at right, small perf faults, Fine appearance, the Boston Revenue Book reports that only one sheet was issued and just 17 are recorded in the Aldrich census
3,250
1,300
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William Swaim, 8c Orange, Die Cut, Old Paper (RS235a). Full to large margins all around, strong color, small faults incl. some creases and a few tears, small nick in the left margin, Very Fine appearance, only 17 recorded in the Aldrich book, all known examples have faults to some degree
2,250
400
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U.S. Proprietary Medicine Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS244a). Crisp impression, small faults incl. a sealed tear at top, Fine appearance, only 20 examples are recorded in the Aldrich book
2,500
1,100
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Edward Wilder, 1c Green, Experimental Silk Paper, Die Cut (RS266e). Clear short blue silk fibers, warm color, hint of soiling or cancel at lower right, purple staining on reverse, otherwise Very Fine, ex Scarsdale, with 2006 P.F. certificate
300
200
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Rev. E. A. Wilson, 12c Blue, Watermarked (RS270d). Deep rich color, ms. "10/21 1879" cancel, fresh and Very Fine, only 35 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which no more than 17 are sound, ex Tolman and Scarsdale
550
300
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Dr. Kilmer & Co., Provisional Ovpts. (RS307/RS314). Nine stamps covering all the denominations and overprint types, a few with minor thin spots, overall Fine and attractive group
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1,155
275
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1c-3c Dr. Kilmer Provisional Revenues (RS310, RS311A, RS312, RS314A, RS315). Also incl. extra Nos. RS310 and RS315, no gum as always and generally Fine
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775
350
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Meyer Brothers Drug Co., St. Louis, -1/8c-11-1/4c Black, Imperforate (RS351a-RS361a). Full to large margins, quite fresh, a few tiny thins, otherwise a Very Fine set
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1,250
550
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John T. Milliken & Co., St. Louis, -1/8c Black (RS365). Large margins all around, violet handstamp cancel, small scuff in the top margin, otherwise a Very Fine example of this very scarce and undervalued stamp
1,000
950
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X. Bazin, 2c Blue, Die Cut (RT1a). Large margins, rich color, tiny crease at top, otherwise Very Fine, only 29 examples are recorded in Aldrich census, which notes that this was never issued
1,400
850
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George W. Laird, 3c Black, Die Cut, Old Paper (RT15a). Light violet ms. cancel, several faults but intact with full margins around, Very Fine appearance, only 10 recorded in the Aldrich census
3,000
600
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Private Die Proprietary Match & Medicine Proof Collection. More than 220 items in a stockbook, one full-size large die proof (RO103P1), the rest die, plate or trial color proofs (plus a couple of essays) cut down to sizes ranging from stamp size to 35 x 35mm or larger, huge range of issues with very little duplication, a number of multiples included, some flaws to be found especially on the India paper items but many are sound and Very Fine, an interesting group with substantial catalog value
E. 1,000-1,500
1,800
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Private Die Proprietary Match & Medicine Collection. Extensive collection of hundreds of stamps mounted on Aldrich pages plus some loose, full range of issues incl. Match, Medicine and Perfume, vast majority of issuers covered, more than 75 stamps with Scott Retail of $150.00 or more incl. several in the multi-hundred dollar range and one over $2,000.00 (RS235a), a check confirmed that most are properly identified, mixed condition with flaws to be expected, especially on the better stamps, still a useful and valuable collection, Scott Retail more than $50,000.00
E. 7,500-10,000
5,000
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Private Die Proprietary Match & Medicine Collection. Wide ranging collection of hundreds of stamps mounted on album pages, covering nearly all issues in Match, Medicine and Perfume, more than 55 stamps with Scott Retail of $150.00 or more incl. several rare issues, highest catalogue value is RS231a ($6,500.00) but severely defective with a few small pieces missing, flaws to be found as always in a Private Die Proprietary collection, overall Fine-Very Fine appearance with many attractive stamps, Scott Retail including the RS231a more than $40,000.00
E. 5,000-7,500
3,250
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Private Die Proprietary Medicine and Perfume Stamp Balance. Small balance of three stamps, incl. No. RS244a, faulty and repaired, Fine appearance, only 20 examples recorded, also No. RS265d, large margins, horizontal crease at bottom and tiny thin, otherwise Extremely Fine, finally what appears to be No. RT15a, thin and bottom trimmed, P.F. certificate declines to opine on whether or not it is die cut, so counted as No. RT14a
3,800
200
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