Sale 1278 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 March, 2023
Category — Hunting Permits
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4010
$1.00 Blue, 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1). Mint N.H. with top plate no. F 129201 selvage, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful plate no. single, with 2005 P.F. certificate
775
1,000
4011
$1.00 1934-35 Hunting Permits (RW1-RW2). Each affixed to separate form 3333, RW1 with purple "Patchogue. N.Y. Mar. 26, 1935" double-circle datestamp, stamp with diagonal crease, appears Very Fine, RW2 with "Proctor Vt. Oct. 9, 1935" duplex datestamp, card creased not affecting stamp, Fine
E. 400-500
750
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1935, Canvasbacks Taking to Flight (RW2). Etching, signed Frank W. Benson in pencil at bottom left, image area 125 x 75mm, mounted and framed with stamp below, beautiful and fresh (scan shows some reflection from glass)VERY FINE AND RARE SIGNED PRINT OF THE SECOND FEDERAL HUNTING PERMIT ISSUE DESIGN.
This was produced as an unnumbered edition of 100 and is the rarest design-different Duck Stamp print. We have offered only a handful of examples over the years, and all but two had condition problems.
E. 3,000-4,000
0
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$1.00 Rose Lake, 1935 Hunting Permit (RW2). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Henson, with differing graded certificates, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ), with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,375.00)
750
700
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$1.00 Light Green, 1937 Hunting Permit (RW4). Mint N.H., well-centered with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $550.00)
300
400
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$1.00 Light Violet, 1938 Hunting Permit (RW5). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. F 138602 selvage, brilliantly fresh, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
425
350
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$2.00 Black, 1954 Hunting Permit (RW21). Mint N.H. block of four with bottom plate no. 164746 selvage, signed by artist Harvey Sandstrom in selvage, Very Fine and choice, Scott value as singles without premium for the signature
340
375
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$2.00 Black, 1956 Hunting Permit (RW23). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 165829 block of six, rich shade, typical selvage width for this issue, signed by artist Edward J. Bierly, top center stamp two small toned spots on back, Fine-Very Fine, scarce signed by the artist, Scott value with no premium for the signature
575
600
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$2.00 Emerald, 1957 Hunting Permit (RW24). Mint N.H. bottom right plate no. 166259 block of six, typical selvage width for this issue, bright color, signed by artist Jackson Miles Abbott, top center stamp few toned spots on back, Very Fine, scarce signed by the artist, Scott value with no premium for the signature
575
325
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$3.00 1964 Hunting Permit (RW31). Mint N.H. block of four with top left plate no. 168629, signed by artist Stanley Stearns, Very Fine and choice, the plate number for RW31 was put into the wrong place, resulting in many plate block collectors buying this as a block of four, as opposed to the correct block of six format, Scott value as singles with no premium for the signature
400
550
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1970, Ross' Geese, First Edition Remarqued (RW37). Multicolored lithograph, signed Edward J. Bierly in pencil with "221/300 Ross' Geese" in pencil at left, image area 250 x 175mm, matted and with unused stamp below, neat pair of ducks pencil remarque next to Bierly's signature, Extremely Fine, only 300 First editions were remarqued, Stearns and Fink value $3,750.00
E. 300-400
225
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1971, Cinnamon Teal, First Edition (RW38). Hand-colored lithograph, signed Maynard Reece in pencil with "600/950 Duck Stamp Design - 1971 - 1st Ed." in pencil at left, image area 230 x 165mm, neatly matted with signed unused stamp below, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, this issue represents the fifth and final win for the illustrious Maynard Reece, this is one of the most beautiful duck prints ever produced and is a fitting tribute to Reece, Stearns and Fink value $5,200.00
E. 750-1,000
550
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1980, Mallards, Artist Proof Edition Remarqued (RW47). Multicolored print, signed Richard Plasschaert with "119/250 Artist Proof" in pencil, also with beautiful multicolor painted remarque initialed by the artist, full size and in original folder, Extremely Fine and rare, the regular edition of this print was numbered 1-12,950 (an example is included in this lot, numbered 26), this artist's edition was not sold according to the Stearns and Fink book (and is also unpriced), we are not aware if the others from the artist's edition have the painted remarque but this is certainly a beautiful and rare print
E. 400-500
250
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$15.00 2005 Hunting Permit (RW72). Mint N.H. cross gutter block of 16, each of the four panes contributes a plate no. S 11111 block of four, bright and fresh colors, Extremely Fine and rare, reportedly only 100 full sheets were released, this format with blocks of four is easily displayable on a page
E. 500-750
325
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$5.00 1993 Junior Duck Stamp (JDS1). Mint N.H. full sheet of 30 with four plate no. blocks of four in corners, Extremely Fine, Scott value with no premium for the plate blocks
3,000
1,000
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$5.00 1994 Junior Duck Stamp (JDS2). Mint N.H. full sheet of 30, with four plate no. blocks of four in corners, rich colors, fresh and Extremely Fine, Scott value as singles with no premium for the plate blocks
4,500
1,300
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$5.00 1993-94 Junior Duck Stamps (JDS1-JDS2). Mint N.H. top left corner plate no. blocks of four, Extremely Fine, Scott value as singles
1,000
250
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P
1991-92 Junior Duck Stamps, Imperforate Proof Sheet (JDS-X). Mint N.H., bright and pristine, Extremely Fine, rare
E. 400-500
300
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$5.00 2001 Junior Duck Stamp (JDS9). Mint N.H. full sheet of 30, with four plate no. blocks of four in corners, wonderful colors, Very Fine and choice, a scarce complete sheet of 30, Scott value as singles with no premium for the plate blocks
1,800
0
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State Hunting Permits First Sheets Collection. 53 items in one binder with slipcase, intact sheets for the first pictorial Hunting Permit year issue for all states except California, Illinois, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota and South Carolina, includes both denominations for Louisiana, two of each denomination for New Jersey, South Dakota is No. 3, both of Tennessee are represented, also with both of West Virginia, also includes three Chesapeake Bay conservation sheets signed by artist, does not include booklets unless that was the only way they were issuedFRESH AND VERY FINE. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE COLLECTION OF FIRST-ISSUE STATEWIDE HUNTING PERMIT STAMPS IN COMPLETE SHEETS.
See our website PDF for a complete scan. Scott value as singles in excess of $20,000.00
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Image 2
Image 3
E. 4,000-5,000
2,200
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State Hunting Permits Governor Edition Sheets. 28 sheets of Governor Edition State Hunting Permits in one binder with slipcover, including two of 1990 Arizona, 1989 Alaska, 1989 Montana, New Jersey Nos. 6c, 6Ae, 10d (signed), 10Ag (two, signed), 1989 New Hampshire, 1989 Oklahoma, 1989 West Virginia (resident and non-resident), Louisiana No. 1b four sheets with consecutive serial numbers, also Louisiana No. 1Ab four sheets with consecutive serial numbers, Rhode Island 1a four sheets with consecutive serial numbers, Mint N.H.VERY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE GROUP OF GOVERNOR EDITION STATE HUNTING PERMIT SHEETS. WE FEEL CONFIDENT WHEN WE STATE THAT THIS IS THE FINEST ASSEMBLAGE OF THESE ISSUES EVER FORMED.
The Governor Editions were a special limited edition offering, sold at a premium over face value, sometimes through sealed bid auctions. The proceeds were used to help waterfowl habitats. Scott value as singles $77,500.00
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Image 2
Image 3
E. 7,500-10,000
4,250
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California, Honey Lake, $5.00 on White, 1963 Waterfowl Hunting Permit (A8). Numbered 65 and signed, Very Fine and choice
400
180
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Illinois, $5.00 1975 Mallard Hunting Permit (IL 1). Block of ten, showing roulettes at left and straight edges on other sides, serial nos. 107361 thru 107370, fresh and Very Fine, a rare multiple, Scott value as singles
3,250
425
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Ohio, $5.75 1983 Mallards Hunting Permit, Imperforate Vertically (OH 2 var). Mint N.H. pair with right sheet margin, with full text on back and no serial numbers, Very Fine and choice, only one sheet of 16 believed to exist, unlisted in Scott
E. 400-500
275
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Rhode Island, $7.50 + 50c Canada Geese, Wood Ducks & Labrador Retriever Hunting Permits, Governor Editions (RI 2a, 3a). Three Mint N.H. sheets of 30, No. 2a without serial numbers, first No. 3a signed on each stamp and with serial nos. 0001 thru 0030, second No. 3a without serial nos., fresh and Very Fine group, especially desirable 2a sheet with the first serial numbers, Scott value as singles
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5,775
425
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South Carolina, $5.50 1983 Pintails Hunting Permit, Imperforate (SC 3 var). Horizontal pair, with writing on back but with no serial numbers, large margins, Very Fine and choice, very rare as only one sheet believed to exist, unlisted in Scott
E. 400-500
225
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Unusual Postal Uses of Duck Stamps. Four items, first is $5.00 1993 Junior Duck Stamp (JDS1) used with 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1) and 29c Wood Duck stamp, tied by "Sanibel Fl. Oct. 29, 1993" circular datestamp on illustrated First Day of Issue unaddressed cover, numbered 8/500, fresh and Very Fine, also RW62 used on a postage due bill for $15.72 and apparently accepted, RW66A sheet of one with Redford Wis. postal cancel, finally RW75A sheet of one used on a registered cover and apparently accepted, Very Fine and unusual group
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E. 400-500
400
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Hunting Permits Collection, 1934-2011 (RW1-RW78). Collection on album pages, essentially all Mint N.H. (RW1 with light pencil notation on gum), some later issues also include plate blocks, in addition there are 13 graded stamps mostly NH XF 90 (total SMQ for those stamps $983.00), fresh and Very Fine collection, better quality than normally seen
E. 1,000-1,500
1,800
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