Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
1c Dull Blue (219). Top imprint, plate no. 287 and letter "D 1" block of fourteen, stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage where some perf separations sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged
1c-10c 1890-93 Issue (219, 220 two, 221-222, 225-226). Blocks of four, rich colors, few h.r., Fine-Very Fine
2c Lake (219D). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 9 and letter "B" block of ten, rich color, fresh and Fine, this is the first in Mint N.H. condition we have offered since keeping computerized records, Scott Retail $5,500.00 as Mint N.H. singles, value as a hinged plate block
2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H. bottom imprint, plate no. 235 and letter "T T" block of twelve, each stamp shows the variety, intense color and impression, intact perfs at top, numerous intact perf discsVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1890 2-CENT CARMINE, WITH EACH STAMP SHOWING CAP ON THE LEFT "2".
The Scott Catalogue does not list the Cap on "2" plate variety in plate block form. Scott Retail as singles.
3c Purple (221). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 72 block of ten, rich color on bright paper, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS IS THE FIRST MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT 1890 ISSUE WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
We have offered approximately a half dozen plate blocks of ten or larger (Scott Catalogue lists only the plate block of ten). Scott Retail as hinged
6c Brown Red (224). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, bright color, Fine-Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate for block of six, Scott Retail as singles
6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 23 block of twelve, tiny hinge slivers at top in ungummed part of selvage, brilliant color, crisp impressionFINE-VERY FINE. AN IMPRESSIVE WIDE TOP IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF TWELVE OF THE 6-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
Scott Retail as Mint N.H.
8c Lilac (225). Bottom imprint, plate no. 269 and letter "Z Z" block of twelve, natural s.e. with part arrow at left, original gum, every stamp h.r., bright shade and crisp impression, well-balanced margins, Fine-Very Fine
15c Indigo (227). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
30c Black (228). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1986 P.F. certificate
30c Black (228). Block of four, small h.r. at top and bottom, crisp shade and impression, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, this beautiful Black Jefferson design was the last 30c U.S. definitive to be issued during the 19th Century (the Jefferson design was changed to 50c in 1894), examples rarely come this well-centered, especially in block form
30c Black (228). Bottom imprint and plate no. 24 block of twelve, natural s.e. with part arrow at right, side four stamps Mint N.H., detailed impressionFINE-VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 30-CENT 1890 ISSUE. THIS IS THE FIRST INTACT PLATE BLOCK WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
The beautiful Black Jefferson design was the last 30c U.S. definitive to be issued during the 19th Century (the Jefferson design was changed to 50c in 1894). Large multiples are surprisingly scarce. Power Search located a plate block of twelve, most recently offered in our Curtis sale, but the top row in that block has been separated and rejoined.
With 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as plate block of ten (the only listed size for a plate block) and two singles.
90c Orange (229). Mint N.H., vivid shade and sharp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
90c Orange (229). Block of four, original gum, slight disturbance from hinge removal (dips clear), vibrant color, remarkably choice centering, minor perf separations, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
90c Orange (229). Top imprint and plate no. 25 block of ten, original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, right stamps natural "lightning bolt" paper wrinkle from productionFINE-VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE LIGHTLY-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE.
Plate 25 was the only plate used to print the 90c 1890 Issue, and plate blocks of this high value are exceedingly rare. Apart from the bottom position plate block in our recent Curtis sale, one has to go back to 2003 to find another in one of our auctions.
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Imperforate (219a-229a). Complete set of pairs including No. 219D and additional shade of 2c Carmine, original gum, most with just a single light hinge mark, ample to large margins throughout, fresh colors, 2c Lake with small thins spotVERY FINE. A SCARCE AND CHOICE COMPLETE SET OF IMPERFORATE PAIRS OF THE 1890-93 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
We have offered only two other intact sets since 2010. 15c with 1992 P.F. certificate
2c Lake, Imperforate (219Da). Bottom imprint, plate no. 8 and letter "B" block of twelve, unused (no gum), rich color, large margins, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles
15c Indigo, Imperforate (227a). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 22 block of twelve, large margins to clear, rich color, minor repair at right with part of design painted in on top right stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a rare plate block, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records, Scott Retail $3,750.00 as pairs does not begin to reflect the rarity of this plate block, which is not priced in Scott