Sale 1354 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 May, 2025
Category — 1902-08 Issue
15c Olive Green (309). Bottom imprint and plate no. 1607 block of six, original gum, four stamps Mint N.H., mild h.r. top corner stamps, gorgeous color, Fine-Very Fine
50c Orange (310). Mint N.H., vivid color and excellent centering
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1902 ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only nine grade higher. SCV $1,225.
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering and margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 1902 ISSUE.
With 1985 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates.
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Bottom imprint and plate no. 1630 strip of three, original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression
A FINE AND RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THREE OF THE $2.00 1902 ISSUE.
Only four plate blocks of six are recorded by Lewis Kaufman, and they have similar centering to the strip offered here. This is an excellent alternative, since the plate block of six catalogues $35,000.
With 1982 P.F. certificate.
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Block of four, original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $2.00 1902 ISSUE.
Most blocks have been broken to feed the demand for singles.
$2.00 Dark Blue (312). Block of four, original gum, h.r., deep rich color, light corner crease at top left, Fine-Very Fine appearance
$5.00 Dark Green (313). Original gum, deep rich color, well-centered with nicely balanced margins
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1902 ISSUE.
With 1994 and 2014 P.F. certificates (VF 80).
$5.00 Dark Green (313). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of New York registry oval cancel, unusually wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1902 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.F. and 2025 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 98, we have never sold it) and five others share this desirable grade. This is the first in this grade we have offered since 2012.
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. pair, large margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), this is the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. pair, SCV $1,250
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. horizontal pair with plate no. 2953 left sheet margin, large margins other sides, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate for a block of four, Scott value as normal pair
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., large even margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.F. certificate (Superb 98)
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H., large margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $600
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Original gum, small h.r., large margins, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
1c Blue Green, Coil (318). Original gum, rich color, reperfed at right, Fine appearance, blue Ward and purple backstamps, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
2c Carmine, International Vending Machine Co., Perforated Approximately 12½ (320). Strip of five, original gum, h.r., straight edge at left, radiant color
FINE AND RARE STRIP OF FIVE OF THE 2-CENT SCARLET WITH INTERNATIONAL VENDING MACHINE COMPANY PERFORATIONS.
The International Vending Machine Company installed their machines in post offices, using the 2c Shield with their own 12½ gauge perforations. The coils were replaced with the government coils in July 1908. Strips of this size are very rare.
With 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott value as two pairs $6,000 with no premium for the additional stamp.
2c Scarlet, International Vending Machine Co., Perforated Approximately 12½ (320b). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color, fresh and Fine, the International Vending Machine Company installed their machines in post offices, using the 2c Shield with their own 12½ gauge perforations, the coils were replaced with the government coils in July 1908, with 2018 A.P.S. certificate, Scott value as hinged