Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — Back-of-Book Issues (Scott C, E, Q, JQ, RW)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
315
16c Dark Blue, 1923 Air Post (C5). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
140
160
316
65c Graf Zeppelin (C13). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
275
190
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$1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C14). Mint N.H., detailed impression, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
650
850
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$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C15). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
975
900
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (E1). Mint N.H., bright color on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Ex Scarsdale. With 1991 and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,425.00)
1,250
1,900
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (E2). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SECOND SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE OF 1888.
With 1999 P.F. certificate
1,150
5,500
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10c Orange, Special Delivery (E3). Mint N.H., vibrant color, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
675
700
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (E4). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate
900
850
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10c Blue, Special Delivery (E5). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, well-portioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stamp of great visual appeal, with 2004 P.F. certificate
500
400
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E6). Mint N.H., bright shade on post-office fresh paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Killien, with 2000 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $850.00)
525
475
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10c Green, Special Delivery (E7). Mint N.H., intense shade, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
150
190
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., bright color and detailed impression on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. certificate
240
275
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10c Ultramarine (E9). Mint N.H., rich color and bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with copy of 1986 P.F. certificate for block
425
450
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10c Pale Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E10). Mint N.H., bright shade, wide margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1997 P.F. certificate
700
700
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10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E11). Mint N.H., precise centering with wide margins, deep rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00)
45
375
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10c Gray Violet, Special Delivery (E12). Mint N.H., wide margins and exceptionally well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. certificate
95
120
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20c Parcel Post (Q8). Mint N.H., deep rich color, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
290
225
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25c Parcel Post (Q9). Mint N.H., wide and well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1998 P.F. certificate
170
300
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50c Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., choice centering with balanced margins, bright color on fresh crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, an outstanding example of this key Parcel Post value, with 1997 P.F. certificate
625
700
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75c Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, bright shade on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a huge and striking stamp, with 2004 P.F. certificate
200
225
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$1.00 Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., well-centered with nicely proportioned margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate
700
850
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10c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ4). Mint N.H., vibrant color, nice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate
350
400
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25c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ5). Mint N.H., wide well-proportioned margins, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
210
225
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$1.00 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, fresh color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
800
700
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$1.00 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H., wide margins and well-centered, vivid color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00)
800
500
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$1.00 1936 Hunting Permit (RW3). Mint N.H. with wide top selvage, rich color, wide margins and almost perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
375
425
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$1.00 1937 Hunting Permit (RW4). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
425
475
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$1.00 1938 Hunting Permit (RW5). Mint N.H., pretty color, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine
475
225
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$2.00 1950 Hunting Permit (RW17). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00)
95
170
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1941-93 Hunting Permits. Choice Mint N.H. collection on hingeless Scott pages, complete from Nos. RW6 thru RW60 except missing RW17, well-centered throughout, fresh and Extremely Fine, worth careful review as many would grade very highly, No. RW24 with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
4,255
2,800
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