Sale 1048 — 2013 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 25 June, 2013
Category — 1902, Jamestown, Panama-Pacific Issues
1c-$5.00 1902 Issue, "ULTRAMAR" Ovpt. (300S var-313S var). Complete set of 14 denominations, affixed to sheet from archival record book and each with violet "ULTRAMAR" handstamp, 6c scuff at leftVERY FINE. THIS SET OF 1902 ISSUE "ULTRAMAR" SPECIMEN OVERPRINTS IS REPORTEDLY UNIQUE.
The Portuguese Ministry for the Colonies applied the "Ultramar" overprint upon receipt of the stamps from U.P.U. headquarters in Berne. Between 1900 and 1910, the "Ultramar" overprint, meaning "overseas", was applied, and the stamps were distributed to the various colonies. With a few exceptions, this was replaced with "Colonias" in 1911. This is the only recorded complete set.
Ex Brody.
5c Blue, Imperforate (315). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 4073 block of six, large margins other sides, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A PRISTINE AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED TOP PLATE BLOCK OF THE 5-CENT 1908 IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
With 1992 P.F. certificate
5c Jamestown (330). Mint N.H., almost perfectly centered with wide margins for this difficult issue, deep rich color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT JAMESTOWN ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS AND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). Only four have graded higher.
1c, 5c Panama-Pacific (397, 399). 1c vertical strip of seven, used with single 5c, wide margins, natural s.e. at right, tied by First Day "Plainfield N.J. Jan 1. (1913) 6:30 AM" duplex datestamp and oval grid cancel, additional First Day "Plainfield N.J. Jan. 1, 1913" machine cancel tying the strip on cover to a young man within Plainfield, marked "Special Delivery", purple "Fee Claimed by Office of First Address" Special Delivery handstamp, crayon time marking, bottom 1c stamp a paste-up, small toned spot on second to bottom 1c not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE. THIS OUTSTANDING MIXED DENOMINATION COVER IS ONLY THE SECOND RECORDED FIRST DAY USE FOR THE 5-CENT PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. A NEW DISCOVERY OFFERED TO THE MARKET FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Prior to the discovery of this cover, the 5c single on cover from the Dr. Alfred S. Martin collection was the only recorded First Day of Issue use (Siegel Sale 894, lot 353). With the additional large multiple of the 1c, this is one of the most striking and important 20th Century First Day covers extant.
With 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail for single 5c on First Day cover
10c Orange, Panama-Pacific (400A). Mint N.H., brilliant color and absolutely pristine paper, detailed impression, perfect centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ORANGE PERF 12 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE. AS FRESH AS THE DAY IT WAS PRINTED, THIS STAMP REPRESENTS THE HEIGHT OF PERFECTION FOR THE ISSUE.
With 2000 and 2002 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,500.00). Only three have graded higher.
10c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (404). Wide top plate no. 6135 block of six, top center stamp lightly hinged, two others barest trace of hinging, three stamps Mint N.H., vivid color, wide margins and outstanding centering throughoutEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST LIGHTLY-HINGED PLATE NUMBER BLOCKS OF SIX OF THE 10-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
With 2008 P.F. certificate