Sale 1304 — The Brian M. Bleckwenn Collection of United States First Issue Revenues
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-13 December, 2023
Category — First Issue Perforated ($20.00-$50.00)
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Perforated (R98c). Blue "Secy & Treas's Office. Lawrence R.R. Co. Dec 3 1870" double-circle datestamp, bright color, light horizontal crease, Fine appearance
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Perforated (R98c). Vertical pair, bright color, neat manuscript cancel, couple trivial perf separations, Very Fine and scarce multiple, Curtis records just four vertical pairs of this issue (two of which are on one document)
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Perforated (R98c). Block of four, lovely color, May 16, 1866 manuscript cancels, unusually choice centering, Very Fine and choice, only one block larger than four is recorded and only three blocks of four are known
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Perforated (R99c). Brilliant color, choice centering, neat strike of "D.S. & Co. Jun. 6, 1864" circular datestamp
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE $20.00 PROBATE OF WILL PERFORATED IN WELL-CENTERED SOUND CONDITION WITH A HANDSTAMPED CANCEL.
This has the same "D.S. & Co. Jun. 6, 1864" datestamp as the block offered in lot 1503. With 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate.
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Perforated (R99c). Vibrant color, neat manuscript cancel, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive stamp
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Perforated (R99c). Horizontal pair, each with neat strike of "Ophir G.M.Co. of N.Y. Mar. 18, 1864" circular datestamp, deep rich color
VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF THE $20.00 PROBATE OF WILL PERFORATED FIRST ISSUE.
The Curtis Collection website records a block of six, a block of four (offered in lot 1503), eight horizontal pairs and one vertical pair. We have offered only one other pair since keeping computerized records.
From the Weill Brothers stock.
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Perforated (R99c). Block of four, brilliant color, each with neat strike of "D.S. & Co. Jun. 6, 1864" circular datestamp, top stamps horizontal crease, few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $20.00 PERFORATED PROBATE OF WILL. ONLY ONE OTHER BLOCK (OF SIX) IS KNOWN.
The Curtis Collection website records this block of four and a block of six with similar cancels (ex Curtis). This has the same "D.S. & Co. Jun. 6, 1864" datestamp as the block offered in lot 1500.
Ex Weill Brothers stock.
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Vibrant color, unusually large balanced margins, neat 1871 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, absolutely stellar quality
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Rich color and remarkable centering with balanced margins, neat blue "Simon De Visser, New York. Jul 8, 1869" double-oval datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a wonderful combination of color, centering and cancellation
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Vivid color and choice centering, two neat strikes of blue "Dale Man'f'g Co Paterson N.J. Feb. 20, 1867" oval handstamp, Extremely Fine, especially desirable with the blue oval datestamp
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Four singles, Positions 8, 9, 40 and 49, each with scratched plate, rich color, 1869, 1871 and 1872 manuscript cancels, few very minor faults, Very Fine, listed but unpriced in Scott
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Horizontal pair, rich color, 1868 manuscript cancels, left stamp small internal wrinkle, Very Fine
$25.00 Mortgage, Perforated (R100c). Horizontal pair, incredibly radiant color, 1870 manuscript cancel, Very Fine, ex Curtis, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Block of twelve, brilliant color, neat Nov. 9, 1870 manuscript cancels, few small faults including one stamp at top pulled perf
VERY FINE OVERALL APPEARANCE. THIS MAGNIFICENT BLOCK OF TWELVE IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE $25.00 MORTGAGE PERFORATED FIRST ISSUE.
The next largest multiple of the $25.00 Mortgage Perforated is a block of four. With 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott value $5,400 as two blocks of four.
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Block of four, deep rich color and detailed impression, 1867 manuscript cancels, top stamps with blind embossed seal, bottom stamps light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, only two blocks of four are known and only one larger multiple exists (a block of 12), ex Little, Cunliffe and Curtis
$25.00 Mortgage, Perforated, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (R100e). Radiant color, neat Apr. 7, 1864 manuscript cancels, single pulled perf at top right, small tear at top of right stamp
FINE CENTERING AND VERY FRESH. ONLY SIX PAIRS OF THE $25.00 MORTGAGE IMPERFORATE BETWEEN VARIETY ARE RECORDED.
The Curtis Collection website lists six pairs, and no larger multiples are known. Ex Tolman.
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Deep rich color and near perfect centering, two neat strikes of blue 1867 double-oval datestamp, Extremely Fine
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Superb centering, deep rich color, clear strike of "Long Island R.R. Co. May 1868" double-circle datestamp, Extremely Fine
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Horizontal pair, vibrant color and razor-sharp impression, neat Dec. 31, 1870 manuscript cancels, light corner crease at bottom left, still Extremely Fine
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Horizontal pair, rich color, manuscript cancels, Very Fine and attractive
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Horizontal strip of four, deep rich color, 1867 manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice, ex Joyce, Scott value $900 as two pairs
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Block of six, detailed impression, Oct. 28, 1863 manuscript cancels, few creases, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, Very Fine appearance, only four blocks larger than six are recorded and one other of this size is known, Scott value $1,450 as block and pair
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Used with Perforated $10.00 Mortgage (R95c), $15.00 Mortgage (R97c) and $25.00 Mortgage (R100c), each cancelled by manuscript on conveyance dated Nov. 14, 1868 for three parcels of land and buildings in New York City and Long Island for a total of $85,000, fresh and Very Fine, a remarkable document with an impressive franking of four high denomination stamps
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Used alongside Perforated $5.00 Conveyance (R89c), small faults from placement, $10.00 Probate of Will (R96c) and $20.00 Conveyance (R98c) on Apr. 23, 1870 deed for $85,000, each stamp with neat manuscript cancel, additional notarized affidavit attached inside with 5c Certificate (R24c) tied by county clerk's handstamp, Very Fine and attractive use of these high-denomination stamps, the 1864 rates taxed deeds at 50c per $500.00, resulting in the $85.00 tax paid