Sale 1268 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 16-17 November, 2022
Category — Revenues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
515
E
2c Orange, Internal Revenue, Re-Use Prevention Essay (Turner 46). Original gum, with large "U S 2" overprint and with re-use prevention slits, small flaws to be expected on such a fragile itemFINE AND RARE. THIS RE-USE PREVENTION ESSAY, WITH ITS DISTINCTIVE OVERPRINT AND PRECUT SLITS, IS A GREAT RARITY.
This Revenue essay is similar to those listed in the Scott Catalogue as Nos. 79-E1 thru 79-E4, which were produced around 1867, at the same time as the regular grilled issue was being designed. It is the only Turner-listed essay based on a stamp which was actually produced, and in this respect is similar to one with the Black Jack design.
E. 1,500-2,000
1,000
516
1c Express, Red, Imperforate (R1a). Bottom sheet margin block of nine with "Engraved by Butler & Carpenter Philada" and "Plate No. 1", large margins all around, original gum, lightly hinged, top right stamp small thin spot, Very Fine, a rare and desirable multiple showing plate number 1, ex Joyce and Wampler, Scott value as block of four, two pairs and single used condition
1,525
2,600
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1c Express, Red, Imperforate (R1a). Pair, large margins all around, Feb. 4, 1865 manuscript cancels, Extremely Fine
300
110
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1c Express, Red, Imperforate (R1a). Horizontal pair, large margins all around, deep rich color, two strikes of "Am. Ex. Co. Buffalo" oval handstamps, Extremely Fine
300
425
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Thompson & Co's American Express. Receipt page from Jan. 13-Jan 14, 1863, with Nos. R1a (2), R10c and R25a cancelled by manuscript dates and signatures, early matching usage of Express stamps, few small faults, Fine-Very Fine, unusual item, ex Dr. Kingsley
E. 500-750
600
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1c Express, Red, Part Perforated (R1b). Vertical strip of five, rich color, Aug. 8, 1864 manuscript cancels, horizontal crease ending in tear affects center stamp, otherwise Very Fine, Scott value as two pairs and single
575
0
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1c Proprietary, Red, Imperforate (R3a). Unused (no gum), large margins to full, deep rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, scarce in unused condition, with 1980 P.F. certificate, Scott value as used
1,800
700
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1c Proprietary, Red, Imperforate (R3a). Three large margins, ample at bottom, pretty shade, July 9, 1864 manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1979 P.F. certificate
1,800
1,000
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1c Telegraph, Red, Imperforate (R4). Horizontal pair, large margins to barely touched at upper right where small nick in margin, nick at top well away from design, Nov. 5, 1863 manuscript cancel, expert repair along diagonal crease at bottom, otherwise Fine pair of this scarce issue
3,000
550
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1c Telegraph, Red, Imperforate (R4). Horizontal strip of four, large margins all around, radiant color, Oct. 1863 manuscript cancel, faint vertical creases between stamps are barely noticeableVERY FINE. THIS STRIP OF FOUR OF THE ONE-CENT TELEGRAPH IMPERFORATE STANDS ALONE AS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE.
No blocks are known and this is the only recorded strip of four. Apart from this, only pairs are known.
Ex Joyce and Kramer. Scott value as two pairs
6,000
1,100
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American Telegraph Co. Three telegrams each with Revenue stamp attached, including R4c on telegram dated Sept. 26, 1863, R19a on telegram dated May 16, 1863, R19c on telegram dated Oct. 9, 1863, also including R19c on illustrated Atlantic and Pacific States Telegraph Co. certificate of credit, Very Fine group
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E. 500-750
0
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2c U.S.I.R., Orange on Green Paper (R15e). Neat Aug. 1864 manuscript cancel, rich color, Fine and scarce, we have not offered another example since 2001
2,500
0
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2c Certificate, Orange, Double Transfer T7, Perforated (R8c var). Neat March 30, 1863 manuscript cancel leaves the double transfer clearly visible at bottom, vibrant color, Very Fine and attractive
800
700
Back to Top528
2c Proprietary, Blue, Part Perforated (R13b). Vertical pair, bright color, slightly lightened manuscript cancel, Very Fine
700
200
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3c Proprietary, Green, Part Perforated (R18b). Vertical pair, large margins, repaired at bottom and between where separated, otherwise Fine pair, multiples are rare
3,000
500
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3c Telegraph, Green, Imperforate (R19a). Block of six, large margins to clear, deep rich color, July 16, 1863 manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice, a rare multiple, only three larger are known and no other blocks of six are known, ex Weill Brothers Stock and Kramer, Scott value as block of four and pair
1,700
1,400
Back to Top531
4c Playing Cards, Slate, Perforated (R21c). Faintly cancelled around neck area, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, a desirable example of this challenging issue
700
250
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4c Proprietary, Purple, Part Perforated (R22b). Vertical pair, unused (no gum), large margins, light crease between stamps, Very Fine appearance, Scott value as used
1,600
425
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5c Certificate, Red, Perforated (R24c). Tied by quartered cork on cover to Italy and forwarded within Italy, "Boston & ?? May 25 R.P.O." circular datestamp, with Italy 40c Due (No. J9 -- horizontal pair), manuscript "8" due and bold "T" in circle handstamp, New York transit backstamp, backflap removed, Fine, an interesting and rare use
E. 300-400
200
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6c Proprietary, Orange, Perforated (R31c). Bright color, light "A.M.F.C. Aug. 9, 1871" three-line cancel, long full perfs all around, much better centering than usual, small repair at top left and small closed tear, otherwise Very Fine, a rare well-centered example of this notoriously challenging stamp, which is almost always faulty, with 2001 P.F. certificate
1,800
850
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6c Proprietary, Orange, Perforated (R31c). Rich color, bold strike of blue "Charles Osgood New York May 30, 1871" double-oval datestamp, few faults, Very Fine appearance
1,800
1,400
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6c Proprietary, Orange, Perforated (R31c). Vivid color, "Charles Osgood May 1, 1871" circular datestamp cancel, tiny perf flaw not noted on certificate, Fine appearance, with 1985 P.F. certificate
1,800
500
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6c Proprietary, Orange, Perforated (R31c). Blue 1869 handstamp cancel, some faults as usual, Fine appearance
1,800
350
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6c Proprietary, Orange, Perforated (R31c). Remarkably vibrant color, bright fresh paper, light herringbone cancel, usual Fine centering but far above average condition for this rarity
1,800
550
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10c Bill of Lading, Blue, Imperforate (R32a). Horizontal strip of five, large margins all around, March 3, 1863 manuscript cancel, faint horizontal crease at top left, Very Fine appearance, Scott value as two pairs and single
690
200
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10c Certificate, Blue, Imperforate (R33a). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, May 1, 1863 manuscript cancels, scissors-cut at top between stamps, right stamp thin spot, Fine appearance
850
0
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10c Power of Attorney, Blue, Imperforate (R37a). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, deep rich color, manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice, a scarce pair
2,500
550
Back to Top542
20c Foreign Exchange, Red, Imperforate (R41a). Horizontal strip of three, large margins, radiant color, neat Dec. 10, 1863 manuscript cancels, Very Fine-Extremely Fine strip, Scott value as pair and single
450
150
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25 Bond, Red, Imperforate (R43a). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear, radiant color, manuscript cancel, Very Fine
750
200
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30c Foreign Exchange, Lilac, Imperforate (R51a). Horizontal strip of three, large margins, rich color, each with neat manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice, Scott value as pair and single
850
225
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30c Inland Exchange, Lilac, Imperforate (R52a). Horizontal pair, large and even margins all around, neat violet July 15, 1863 manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice
350
140
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30c Inland Exchange, Lilac, Part Perforated (R52b). Vertical pair, intense shade and impression, May 25, 1863 manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful pair
425
160
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50c Foreign Exchange, Blue, Perforated, Double Impression (R56e). Deep rich color, showing clear doubling of the entire design, tiny thin spot at top left, Very Fine appearance, a rare variety, with 1991 P.F. certificate
1,000
1,300
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50c Passage Ticket, Blue, Imperforate (R61a). Horizontal pair, huge margins all around, magenta manuscript cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful pair
400
170
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50c Surety Bond, Blue, Imperforate (R63a). Horizontal pair, large margins to ample, rich color, manuscript cancels, Very Fine, manuscript "Dean" on back
1,500
325
Back to Top550
60c Inland Exchange, Orange, Imperforate (R64a). Horizontal strip of three, large margins to ample, brilliant color, appears unused but is likely gently cleaned, Very Fine appearance, Scott value as pair and single
620
160
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60c Inland Exchange, Orange, Imperforate (R64a). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear, vibrant color, April 14, 1864 manuscript cancels, tiny tear at top of right stamp almost entirely in margin, Very Fine appearance
500
250
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70c Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R65a). Deep rich color, large margins, 1864 manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice
750
225
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70c Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R65a). Horizontal pair, full margins to clear, deep rich color, neat April 29, 1864 manuscript cancelsVERY FINE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED PAIRS OF THE 70-CENT FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE. A PAIR IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE. A WONDERFUL RARITY.
Only one other pair is recorded, also ex Joyce. This is the first time we have offered a multiple since keeping computerized records.
Ex Joyce.
3,000
4,500
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$1.00 Inland Exchange, Red, Part Perforated (R69b). Well-centered with large margins at top and bottom, bold red "Schepeler & Co. N.Y. Sep. 29, 1863" circular datestamp, small sealed tear at bottomVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A PHENOMENAL APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 INLAND EXCHANGE PART PERFORATED, CANCELLED SOLELY BY A RED HANDSTAMP. THIS IS ONE OF THE RAREST FIRST ISSUE REVENUES.
We have offered only three genuine singles and one pair since keeping computerized records.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
6,000
21,000
Back to Top555
$1.00 Passage Ticket, Red, Imperforate (R74a). Horizontal strip of three, large even margins, radiant color, light manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice, Scott value as pair and single
1,100
275
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$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Orange, Imperforate (R77a). Huge margins to full, vibrant color, neat Apr. 24, 1863 manuscript cancel, two pinholes at right, small thin at topVERY FINE APPEARING FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
Only 3,878 were issued imperforate (44 sheets with 82 stamps returned for perforating). No multiples are known for this issue. With 1998 P.S.E. certificate
11,000
2,600
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$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R79a). Large margins all around, deep rich color, neat April 1865 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine
1,400
550
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$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R79a). Horizontal pair, full margins to ample, blue manuscript cancels, tiny repairs at top visible only in fluid, Fine appearance, a rare multiple, only one strip of three and two other pairs are known, one of the other pairs has a significant repair
8,000
2,600
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$1.90 Foreign Exchange, Purple, Imperforate (R80a). Large margins all around, red manuscript cancel mostly removed, color affected from cleaning, tiny thin spot, otherwise Very Fine example of this rare issue, with 1981 P.F. certificate
12,500
950
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$2.00 Conveyance, Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R81a, R82a). Two documents, first with $2.00 Conveyance cancelled by 1863 manuscript on Warranty Deed, second with $2.00 Mortgage cancelled by manuscript on 1863 Warranty Deed, both fresh and Very Fine
E. 300-400
0
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$2.00 Conveyance, Red, Perforated, Half Used as $1.00 (R81e). Left half on complete "Letters of Guardianship " from Ill. dated Dec. 20, 1865, stamp with manuscript "1865" and also with denominations changed to $1, Very Fine and scarce, with 1990 P.S.E. certificate signed by both Robert Cunliffe and Richard Friedberg
600
750
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$2.00 Probate of Will, Red, Imperforate (R83a). Three large margins, full to just in at upper left, rich color, unobtrusive manuscript cancel, fresh and Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
5,500
650
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$2.50 Inland Exchange, Purple, Imperforate (R84a). Large margins at bottom and right, in at top and left, July 19 manuscript cancel, horizontal crease at top, tiny nick in bottom margin, otherwise Fine example of this rare issue, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate
10,000
1,200
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$3.00 Manifest, Green, Imperforate (R86a). Vertical pair, large margins all around, deep rich color, neat manuscript cancels, top stamp light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance
600
160
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$3.50 Inland Exchange, Blue, Imperforate (R87a). Large margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unobtrusive manuscript cancel, few creasesVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE LARGE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.50 INLAND EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE.
Only 1,430 were issued imperforate. With 1986 P.F. certificate.
8,500
1,900
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$5.00 Manifest, Red, Imperforate (R90a). Horizontal pair, large margins to ample, radiant color, manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice
600
180
Back to Top567
$5.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R91a). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, rich color, June 24, 1867 manuscript cancels, light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance
900
0
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$5.00 Probate of Will, Red, Imperforate (R92a). Large margins, rich color, Jan. 6, 1864 manuscript cancel, trivial toned spot at top left corner, Very Fine appearance
750
0
Back to Top569
$10.00 Charter Party, Green, Imperforate (R93a). Horizontal pair, large margins to just touched at left, deep rich color, June 27, 1863 manuscript cancel, vertical crease between stamps, Very Fine appearance, a scarce pair, only one block (of four) is recorded and only six pairs are recorded, ex Philip, Little and Joyce, Scott only assigns a $100.00 premium to the pair versus the price for two singles
1,900
300
Back to Top570
$10.00 Conveyance, Green, Imperforate (R94a). Block of four, huge margins all around including right sheet margin, deep rich color, Jan. 30, 1864 manuscript cancels, top pair light horizontal crease and tear in margin only, Very Fine appearance, a scarce block, only two larger multiples are known (of six and eight)
1,200
325
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$10.00 Mortgage, Green, Imperforate (R95a). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear, intense shade and impression, June 27, 1863 manuscript cancel, Fine and scarce pair, only three multiples larger than a pair are known
2,500
375
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$10.00 Probate of Will, Green, Imperforate (R96a). Large margins all around, with pre-printing paperfold at top, additional light natural paper wrinkle at center, manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful large-margined example of this scarce issue
3,500
750
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$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Imperforate (R97a). Large margins to clear, deep rich color, manuscript cancelVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE $15.00 MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE IMPERFORATE.
A difficult issue to obtain in sound four-margin condition.
4,500
950
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$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Imperforate (R97a). Horizontal pair, full margins all around, Jan. 8, 1864 manuscript cancels, few faults including repair along a bit heavy crease, still Very Fine and scarce pair, ex Whitman and Fay, Scott value $10,000.00
E. 1,500-2,000
950
Back to Top575
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Perforated (R97c). Tied by blue "Surrogates Office Apr. 30, 1869" oval datestamps, cancelled by manuscript initials and used with 5c Agreement, Red (R23c), pen cancelled, on will from New York City, Very Fine and attractive
E. 200-300
0
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$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Horizontal pair, brilliant color, large margins to full, June 17, 1864 manuscript cancels, light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance
450
110
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$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Three, large margins to clear, cancelled by April 29, 1863 manuscript cancels with initials on warranty deed for property in Newport R.I., slight oxidation, document appears to be missing other stamps, still Very Fine and attractive
E. 300-400
150
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$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Perforated, Silk Paper (R98d). Three, used with $5.00 Conveyance, Red (R89c) and $10.00 Conveyance, Green (R94c), each with Feb. 11, 1871 manuscript cancel with initials, on Letter of Administration from Erie Pa., No. R94c with tear at right and perfs affected from file fold, otherwise Very Fine, a colorful use
E. 300-400
110
Back to Top579
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Imperforate (R99a). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear, prominent pre-printing paperfold across both stamps, Dec. 8, 1863 manuscript cancels, sealed tear at top between stamps, otherwise Fine, a scarce pair which is notable for the pre-printing paperfold
8,000
700
Back to Top580
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Perforated (R99c). Vibrant color, Apr. 14, 1864 manuscript cancel, reperfed, Very Fine appearance
3,000
475
Back to Top581
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Large margins to clear, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, neat manuscript cancelsVERY FINE. A RARE AND CHOICE SOUND PAIR OF THE $25.00 MORTGAGE IMPERFORATE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
Ex Joyce.
8,000
2,000
Back to Top582
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Used with $3.00 Manifest, Green (R86c), cancelled by manuscript Sept. 1, 1868 date and initials on Mass. Quit Claim Deed, rich colors, Very Fine and choice
E. 200-300
110
Back to Top583
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated, Silk Paper (R100d). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, rich color, showing several silk fibers, Aug. 30, 1871 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
300
150
Back to Top584
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated, Silk Paper (R100d). Position 40 showing plate gouge, radiant color, Dec. 23, 1870 manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice
300
120
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$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Large margins to full, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice
325
140
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$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Block of four, large margins all around, deep rich color, neat March 24, 1864 manuscript cancels, faint pressed-out crease between stamps ending in small tear at left between stamps, small sealed tear at bottom right, Very Fine appearance, a scarce block
4,000
600
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$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Horizontal pair and single, tied (between perfs) by "W. A. Leech, Register of Wills, Dec. 28, 1868" oval datestamps on filing of will for George Fahnestock of Philadelphia, the will is also part of the same document, the document with additional embossed seal from city of Philadelphia, Very Fine, a scarce franking, George Fahnestock was a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences and his pamphlet collection was donated (in this will) to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the tax of 50c per $2,000 estimated the estate's value at $600,000, with 1985 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
200
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P
$200.00 Dark Green & Dark Red, Plate Proof on India (R102P3). With top left corner sheet margins, mounted on card, slight overall toning, small scuff at right, Very Fine appearance, scarce
1,400
700
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TC
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Black & Red, Trial Color Plate Proof on Card (R102TC4). Large margins all around, detailed impressions, rich colors, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful proof
1,600
1,800
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TC
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Gray Brown & Red, Trial Color Plate Proof on Bond (R102TC5). Large margins to ample, bright colors, with additional cutout of portrait pasted in place, at the bottom one can see that the portrait was also printed so we are not sure why this has the additional cutout, minor wrinkling at top center probably from adhesive, Very Fine, a most unusual item, Scott value as normal
1,600
1,600
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Imperforate (R102a). Vertical pair, margins to just in, June 5, 1865 manuscript cancels, few faults, otherwise Fine, a scarce multiple
5,500
750
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Perforated (R102c). Rich colors, neat central strike of blue "Lehigh Coal and Nav. Co. Feb. 19, 1867" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine
750
400
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Perforated (R102c). Rich color, lightened purple manuscript cancel, Fine
750
325
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Perforated (R102c). Sheet of eight, rich colors and detailed impressions, each with neat "R. S. H. 12/4/65" manuscript cancel, second row from top with creases and internal tearVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE COMPLETE SHEET OF EIGHT OF THE $200.00 FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
Seven sheets are recorded in the Curtis census. We have offered only two others since keeping computerized records.
Scott value as two blocks of four
10,000
4,250
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Perforated (R102c). Six-page document (three pages front and back) containing 13 examples, mostly two stamps per side with last page showing three, used with two $50.00 U.S.I.R., perforated (R101c), with corporate seal of St. Croix & Lake Superior R.R. Co., each stamp cancelled by March 27, 1866 manuscript cancel with initials, most with perfs scissors-separated on at least one side, the document starts with page numbered 3, Fine, a most impressive document, Scott value as off document $10,170.00
E. 2,000-3,000
3,500
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Perforated (R102c). Used with $10.00 Mortgage, Green (R95c) and two $2.00 Conveyance, Red (R81c), two overlapping, with May 9, 1871 manuscript cancels on handwritten indenture between West Side Elevated Patented Railway Co. of New York and James Cowing of Brooklyn N.Y., some splitting along folds, one $2.00 affected by scotch tape, otherwise Fine, the $200.00 stamp appears to be sound
E. 500-750
375
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$500.00 Red Orange, Green & Black, Second Issue, "Large Persian Rug" (R133). Rich colors, light manuscript cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, tiny thin speck and light horizontal crease but in better condition than mostVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE FAMOUS "LARGE PERSIAN RUG" STAMP. ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL AND BEAUTIFUL STAMPS IN ALL OF PHILATELY.
Only 210 were issued, and it is safe to say that most examples are faulty to some degree. The absence of readily identifiable faults and the lack of a usual cut cancel make this an extraordinary copy. A document exists from July 24, 1874, detailing the purchaser of each. The Kingsley census records 76 copies, and our expanded census, available at our website at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/R133 , contains 87.
Kingsley Census no. 6-1. Ex Wyer where illustrated on the back cover of the catalogue.
17,500
11,500
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$500.00 Red Orange, Green & Black, Second Issue, "Large Persian Rug" (R133). Rich colors, July 23, 1872 manuscript cancel, reperfed on all four sides, vertical creaseFINE APPEARANCE. A PRESENTABLE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE "LARGE PERSIAN RUG" STAMP. ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL AND BEAUTIFUL STAMPS IN ALL OF PHILATELY.
Only 210 were issued, and it is safe to say that most examples are faulty to some degree. A document exists from July 24, 1874, detailing the purchaser of each. The Kingsley census records 76 copies, and our expanded census, available at our website at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/R133 , contains 87.
Kingsley Census no. 2-2. With 2003 P.S.E. certificate
17,500
4,000
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$500.00 Carmine & Lake (R180). Vertical strip of four, serial Nos. 705-708, large margins, signed in manuscript with neat blue Jul. 25, 1899 handstamp cancels, few light creases, still Very Fine, a rare multiple -- especially without a cut cancel, we have offered only one other strip without cut cancels (and one with)
3,500
2,600
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J. S. Burdsal & Co., 1c Black, Orange Wrapper, Watermarked Paper (RS45d). Three large margins as normally found on this issue, light creases mostly from placement over containerVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE J. S. BURDSAL ISSUE ON WATERMARKED ORANGE WRAPPER.
Only 22 are recorded in the Aldrich book. We have offered only three others since keeping computerized records.
4,000
1,800
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U.S. Proprietary Medicine Co., 1c Black on Orange Red Wrapper, Old Paper (RS248a). Three large margins, just in at left, usual creases and thin spots associated with these issuesVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A DESIRABLE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT UNITED STATES PROPRIETARY MEDICINE COMPANY ISSUE ON ORANGE RED WRAPPER.
Only 16 are recorded in the Aldrich book, of which 10 are reported as faulty. Given the nature of this paper, its size and use, we would be surprised if there are any examples that are completely sound.
3,500
3,250
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$15.00 2005 Hunting Permit, Souvenir Sheet, Artist Signed in Black (RW72b). Mint N.H., well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,150.00), footnote in Scott states "most examples are in the grade of F-VF"
1,950
1,100
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$1.00-$3.00 1934-1961 Hunting Permits (RW1/RW28). Unused and used stamps on stock pages, including RW1 top plate no. single (stamp possibly Mint N.H., gum skips), also RW1 on permit, others mostly hinged, Fine-Very Fine group
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E. 400-500
500
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