Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020
Category — Fancy Cancels on the 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1870-88 Bank Notes Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2699
1c Buff (112). Radiant color, detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, clear strike of Shield fancy cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp and cancellation, ex Eubanks, with 1989 and 2011 P.F. certificates
E. 750-1,000
475
2700
2c Brown (113). Brilliant color on bright paper, wide margins, neat strike of Star fancy cancel of New York City, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp and cancellation, ex Eubanks, with 2011 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
190
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3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color and proof-like impression, tied by perfect strike of 12-segment Rosette fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff P-30) and "Waterbury Ct. Jun. 17" (1870) circular datestamp on buff cover to West Chester Conn., Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, ex Eubanks, with 2000 and 2011 P.F. certificates
E. 1,000-1,500
1,000
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3c Ultramarine (114). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, canceled by perfect bold strike of "P" fancy cancel, clear strike of "Paris Ill. Jul. 28" circular datestamp on cover to New York City, Extremely Fine strike of this fancy cancel, ex Eubanks, with 2002 and 2011 P.F. certificates
E. 1,000-1,500
2,000
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10c Yellow (116). Vivid color, tied by remarkably bold Leaf fancy cancel, red "New York Paid All Direct Sep. 23" (1869) circular datestamp on orange-buff cover to Speyer, Germany, red Bremen boxed transit also ties stamp, Speyer arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine strike of this fancy cancel and very desirable on an overseas cover, with 2009 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
400
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3c Green (147). Well-centered, bright color, perfect strike of Bee fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike, with 2007 P.F. certificate calling it an "insect" (well, yes, but looks clearly like a bee to us)
E. 200-300
275
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15c Bright Orange (152). Vivid color on bright white paper, bold strike of Maltese Cross fancy cancel, Very Fine, a striking stamp, with 1979 and 2014 P.F. certificates
E. 200-300
250
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1c Ultramarine (156). Horizontal strip of three, tied to each other and to cover at right by exceptionally bold purple 5-Point Star fancy cancel, matching "Newtonville Mass. Dec. 9, 1878" circular datestamp on cover to former Massachusetts governor and Congressman William Claflin in Washington D.C., right stamp light corner crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine strikes of this star fancy cancel in an exceptionally deep shade of purple, with 2011 P.F. certificate
E. 400-500
1,700
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3c Green (158). Four choice stamps with better cancels, each beautifully struck including blue solid star in circle, New York Foreign Mail, Negative "A" and double-struck New York Steamship circular datestamp, Extremely Fine strikes on Very Fine-Extremely Fine stamps, a high quality group, each with P.F. or P.S.E. certificate
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E. 200-300
300
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3c Green (184). Two singles with massive Jumbo margins, choice centering, both with Maltese Cross fancy cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine Gems, first is ex Kirke and with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), other with 2009 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), total SMQ $400.00 for normal cancel
E. 400-500
325
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3c Green (184). Wide margins, tied by perfect strike of purple Skull & Crossbones fancy cancel with "Coleville, McKean Co. Pa. Jul. 11, 1881" duplex double-circle datestamp, on cover addressed to Meriden Kansas, Extremely Fine strike of this fancy cancel, ex Risvold, with 2010 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
3,750
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6c Pink (186). Two, both with wide margins and attractive centering, exceptionally bold strikes of Star fancy cancels, first 5-point negative star inside 5-point star in circle, second 5-point star in circle, Extremely Fine strikes, with 2011 and 2012 P.F. certificates respectively
E. 300-400
200
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2c Red Brown (210). Wide margins and near perfect centering, deep rich color, socked-on-the-nose strike of Maltese Cross fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $150.00 for normal cancel)
E. 200-300
1,500
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2c Red Brown (210). Clear strike of "U.S. Mail" fancy cancel (Cole Ty. E-144), bright color, nice margins and centering, Very Fine stamp and strike, with 2003 P.F. certificate
E. 150-200
110
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2c Red Brown (210). Two singles, both with attractive centering and margins, beautiful bold strikes of two different Skull and Crossbones fancy cancels of Stoneham Mass., Extremely Fine strikes and an outstanding duo, with 2012 and 2009 P.F. certificates respectively
E. 750-1,000
750
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2c Red Brown (210). Tied by bold strike of Skull and Crossbones fancy cancel, matching "Stoneham Mass. Oct. 1" circular datestamp on cover to Worcester Mass., purple "2" in circle handstamp, receiving backstamp, Very Fine strike, ex Newbury and Senchuk, with 2010 P.F. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,700
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1c Ultramarine, 2c Vermilion (156, 183). Both stamps on piece with Glen Allen Star precancel, 1c in red with printed "Glen Allen Virginia April 6, 1877" datestamp, 2c in black with Mar. 5, 1884 printed datestamp, 1c stamp with some slight perf toning at right, still Very Fine and colorful pair of Glen Allen Va. Star precancels, the red is much more elusive than the black
1,860
800
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1c Dull Blue (206 var). Bold Glen Allen Star precancel, also tied by "Glen Allen Virginia Aug. 3, 1886" printed datestamp on buff corner card cover to Racerville N.Y., Very Fine and rare, with 2015 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
750
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Fancy Cancels Balance. Three, including No. 65 tied on piece by negative "Lincoln" and Stars in Circle fancy cancel, "Albany N.Y. Oct. 17" circular datestamp; No. 65 with Horse's Head fancy cancel of Knoxville Tenn. (Skinner-Eno PA-H 1), last is No. 88 with Eagle and Shield fancy cancel of Corry Pa., few faults, overall Very Fine strikes
E. 750-1,000
425
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6c Carmine (148). Bright color, tied by New York Foreign Mail Shield cancel (Weiss RE-E2), blurry strike of red New York Jul. 6 (1871) exchange office circular datestamp on cover to London, England, red London datestamps front and back, blue merchant's handstamp, Very Fine strike and cover, with 2009 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
0
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7c Vermilion, H. Grill (138). Choice centering with balanced margins, vibrant color, New York Foreign Mail Star cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1965 P.F. certificate, Scott value for normal cancel $500.00
E. 500-750
375
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6c Carmine (148). Outstanding centering and margins, bright color, perfect socked-on-the-nose strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-8P11), also trace of red cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp which a numerical grade cannot fully capture, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
E. 300-400
200
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7c Vermilion (149). Brilliant color, balanced margins, New York Foreign Mail "Clothespins" cancel (Weiss TR-C7), Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $200.00 as normal cancel)
E. 200-300
225
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10c Brown (150). Horizontal pair, choice centering and rich color, cancelled by well-struck New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-8P10), trivial perf separation at top, Extremely Fine, ex Newbury and Senchuk, with 2009 P.F. certificate
E. 400-500
275
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24c Purple (153). Well-centered with balanced margins, pastel color, bold strike of red New York Foreign Mail Star cancel, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott value as normal cancel
235
170
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24c Purple (153). Fresh color nicely contrasted by well-struck red New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel, Very Fine and choice, remarkably attractive, with 2002 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
200
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24c Purple (153). Bright color, cancelled by perfect strike of red New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-8P1), Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp and cancel, ex Newbury and Senchuk, with 1988 and 2009 P.F. certificates
E. 400-500
550
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24c Purple (153). Brilliant color, attractive margins and centering, red New York Foreign Mail Star cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
250
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24c Purple (153). Wonderful depth of color, clear strike of red New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel (Weiss GE-C7), Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp and cancel, with 2005 P.F. certificate
E. 400-500
800
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30c Black (154). Wide margins and choice centering, intense shade beautifully contrasted by bold strike of red New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP3), Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp in every respect, with 1995, 2004 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $650.00 for normal cancel)
E. 750-1,000
950
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6c Dull Pink (159). Outstanding centering, rich color, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-8P5), also trace of red cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Senchuk, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00 for normal cancel)
E. 400-500
450
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6c Dull Pink (159). Jumbo margins, pastel color, exceptionally bold strikes of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-8P3), Extremely Fine, rarely seen with the NYFM cancel struck this bold and clear, with 2008 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
225
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6c Brown Rose (159). Extra wide margins and choice centering, rich color, wonderfully bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP1), Extremely Fine Gem, rarely seen with the NYFM cancel struck this bold and clear, with 2009 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
225
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6c Brown Rose (159). Precise centering, rich color, exceptionally bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star within Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP3), Extremely Fine Gem, rarely seen with the NYFM cancel struck this bold and clear and with almost perfect centering, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00 as normal cancel)
E. 400-500
325
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6c Brown Rose (159). Wide margins, rich color, bold and dark strike of New York Foreign Mail Star within Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP3), Extremely Fine strike on a Very Fine and choice stamp, with 2010 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
0
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6c Dull Pink (159). Horizontal pair and single, the left stamp in the pair with huge Jumbo margins, tied by two clear strikes of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel (Weiss GE-EP3) and by red "New York Paid Oct. 21 Sup" Type E Supplementary Mail circular datestamp on orange-buff cover to Richemont, France, French transit datestamp, Paris and receiving backstamps, Extremely Fine, a lovely combination of stamps, cancels and cover, with 2012 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
375
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7c Orange Vermilion (160). Vivid color, huge margins and outstanding centering, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP3), Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp and highly desirable with the perfect NYFM cancel, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $975.00 for normal cancel)
E. 1,000-1,500
700
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7c Orange Vermilion (160). Choice centering with unusually wide margins, bright color, cancelled by well-struck New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-8P5), Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp of tremendous visual appeal, ex "Mercedes" and "Tahoe", with 1985 and 2007 P.F. certificates
E. 750-1,000
550
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7c Orange Vermilion (160). Almost perfectly centered with balanced margins, radiant color on fresh paper, perfectly struck New York Foreign Mail Circle of Hearts cancel (Weiss TR-W5), Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2002 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
E. 750-1,000
425
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7c Orange Vermilion (160). Nicely balanced margins, vivid color, cancelled by well-struck New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP1), Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $175.00 for normal cancel)
E. 200-300
190
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10c Brown (161). Two singles, both with wide margins and well-centered, each with a bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-8P4 and ST-MP3), Extremely Fine strikes and stamps, with 2007 and 2004 P.F. certificates
E. 300-400
200
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12c Blackish Violet (162). Choice balanced margins, rich color, red New York Foreign Mail cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
E. 300-400
300
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