Sale 1133 — United States and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 26-27 July, 2016
Category — 1922 thru Later Issues
6c Red Orange (558). Mint N.H., excellent centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00), also with No. 656, Mint N.H. joint line pair, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $175.00)
$2.00 Capitol, Large Die Proof on India (572P1). Die sunk on 153 x 120mm card with full die sinkage, India slightly trimmed, couple small faint toned spots, otherwise Very Fine and rare die proof
$5.00 Head of Freedom, Large Die Proof on India (573P1 var). Hybrid die proof as are all known contemporary examples, India paper cut to shape and mounted on die sunk 148 x 196mm cardVERY FINE. A RARE HYBRID LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE $5.00 1922 HEAD OF FREEDOM ISSUE.
Power Search lists only two other full-size examples
$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. arrow, marker and double plate nos. F14326/F14327 block of eight, rich colors on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, an attractive Mint N.H. plate block
$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Block of 56 with top plate no. F14326 and F14327 selvage and centerline block, two stamps separated at left, tied to large piece at top, multiple large oval cancels, few faults as expected for a used block of this size including some separations and ink spot at bottom, still Fine, scarce use of the plate block and centerline block
$5.00 Carmine Lake & Dark Blue (573a). Mint N.H. top arrow, marker and double plate nos. F14326/F14327 block of eight, unmistakable intense shades of the Carmine Lake and Dark Blue, well-centered, the top selvage slightly reducedVERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE $5.00 1922 ISSUE IN THE BETTER CARMINE LAKE AND DARK BLUE.
This is the first Mint N.H. plate block of Scott 573a we have offered since 2010.
With 2016 P.F. certificate
2c Carmine, Rotary (579). Mint N.H. top plate no. 14795 and Star block of four, fresh color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine and attractive Mint N.H. plate block
2c Carmine, Rotary, Perf 11 (595). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (599A). Mint N.H. joint line pair, radiant color, balanced margins, Extremely Fine
1c-5c Lexington-Concord, Small Die Proofs on Wove (617P2-619P2). 43 x 27mm, rich colors, Very Fine and scarce, this is the first set we have offered since keeping computerized records
2c, 5c Norse-American (620-621). Mint N.H. top arrow and double plate no. blocks of eight, rich color, Very Fine
2c Carmine, Ty. II (634A). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide margins, intense shade and proof-like impression on post office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1928 2-CENT CARMINE TYPE II, GRADED 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1981 and 1997 P.F. certificates. With 2009 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $4,950.00). Only two examples have been graded higher
1c-10c Kans., Nebr. Overprints (658-679). Plate no. blocks of four, bright colors, 5c and 10c Kans. missing narrow selvage, 4c Kans. perf disc indentation, 2c Nebr. h.r., 7c Nebr. slight gum disturbance, most others Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as all full plate blocks
4c-10c National Parks, Small Die Proofs on White Wove (743P2-749P2). Seven of the ten values of the series, 28 x 43mm or 43 x 28mm, bright colors and clear impressionsVERY FINE GROUP OF THE 1934 NATIONAL PARKS ISSUE SMALL DIE PROOFS.
Dies from the 1934 National Parks Issue were used to pull both large and small die proofs. However, only four of the values are known as large die proofs so a complete set cannot be achieved. Noted essay and proof student and dealer James Lee records only one complete set of the small die proofs, offered by us in 2013 in our Sale 1044.
2c Grand Canyon, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (741b). Lightly hinged, bright color, fresh and Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Presidential, 1954 Printing, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Between (832f). Lightly hinged, deep rich colorsVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RAREST PERFORATION ERROR OF THE ONE-DOLLAR PRESIDENTIAL SERIES. ONLY 10 IMPERFORATE-BETWEEN PAIRS ARE KNOWN.
A key item for the Presidential Series collector and/or exhibitor. The first example we have offered since our 1970 Rarities of the World Sale.
Ex Floyd. With 1999 and 2016 P.F. certificates
3c U.S. Frigate Constitution, Large Die Proof on India (951P1). Die sunk on 222 x 152mm card, rich color, blue Bureau control no. 937109A on back with purple "Engraver's Stock Proof" handstamp, some very minor scattered faint toning spots outside the India paper, Very Fine and scarce, this is the first example we have offered since keeping computerized records