Sale 1268 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 16-17 November, 2022
Category — Newspapers & Periodicals, Parcel Post, Carriers & Locals
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
477
5c-25c 1865 Issue, Colored Border (PR1-PR3). Without gum as issued, rich colors, first with small thin spot, Fine-Very Fine set
1,450
275
478
5c Dark Blue, Colored Border (PR1). Without gum as issued, negative "38" bottom imprint selvage, nicely centered, fresh, tiny negligible toning speck in top margin, otherwise Fine, desirable with the plate number, ex Mainberger
750
275
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5c-25c 1865 Issue, Colored Border (PR1-PR3). Without gum as issued, rich colors, first with small tear at bottom right, second with some toning on back, last with trivial corner perf crease, still Fine-Very Fine set
1,450
170
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5c Dark Blue, Continental Bank Note Co. Special Printing, Imperforate (PR8 var). Without gum as issued, huge margins, slight thinning, Extremely Fine appearance, very scarce
E. 400-500
325
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2c-$60.00 1879 Issue (PR57-PR79). Unused (no gum), rich colors, generally well-centered, 3c and 8c with small thin spots (cat $90.00), few with faint toning specks on reverse only, 84c with natural straight edge at bottom, Fine-Very Fine, a remarkably sound and rarely offered set
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6,855
1,500
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1c-$1.00 Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q1-Q12). Complete set of blocks of four, original gum, some stamps Mint N.H., few stamps h.r., rich colors, Fine-Very Fine set of blocks
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3,947
1,200
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50c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q10). Mint N.H., bright color, wide margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
500
550
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75c Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q11). Mint N.H., bright color, precise centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, a lovely example
180
400
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$1.00 Carmine Rose, Parcel Post (Q12). Mint N.H., deep rich color, impressive centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
600
425
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(1c) Dull Blue, Franklin Carrier (LO1). Large margin at left showing trace of adjoining stamp, full margins at top and bottom to just in at right, bright shade, faint strike of red "New York" circular datestamp cancel, small thin spot at top leftVERY GOOD APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE FRANKLIN CARRIER ISSUE.
Philadelphia did not use a red circular datestamp to cancel the Franklin Carrier stamp. The only red circular datestamps used on the Franklin Carrier were the "New York" in dateless circle and New Orleans.
9,000
0
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TC
(1c) Franklin Carrier, Atlanta Trial Color Plate Proofs on Card (LO1TC). Complete set of five colors, most with four margins, Green in at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, ex Kuphal
560
300
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Carriers Balance. Eight items on an album page, including Nos. LO2 (used on piece), LO3, LO6, 1LB7, 3LB2, 5LB1, 6LB5b, finally a pair of No. 4LB21 from the bottom of the sheet with large sheet margin and signed by J.F. Steinmeyer Jr., creases in sheet margin, overall a Fine and attractive group
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E. 500-750
550
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Carriers and Locals Balance. Ten items, including No. 24 tied on piece by red Carrier circular datestamp, pair of No. 24 on cover tied by red Carrier circular datestamp, best item is LO2 on cover with No. 11A tied together by blue Philadelphia circular datestamp to Boston, few faults, overall Fine-Very Fine
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E. 300-400
250
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