Sale 1212 — Superb United States Stamps and Private Die Proprietary Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 November, 2019
Category — Private Die Medicine Stamps: A thru C
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
456
J. C. Ayer & Co., 1c Black, Ty. II, Old Paper, Double Transfer (RS4a). Clear double transfer in lettering at center, large to huge margins including top sheet margin with "+" marker in corner, vertical crease at right, appears Extremely Fine, desirable with the double transfer, which is unlisted on the Old Paper stamp
275
450
457
J. C. Ayer & Co., 1c Black, Ty. I, Watermarked (RS4d). Vertical strip of five with "Printed at the Bureau Engraving & Printing" imprint in left sheet margin, other margins large to huge at right, some very faint creasing visible only when drying and normal for this, Extremely Fine, a beautiful imprint multiple, Scott Retail as singles without premium for the imprint
475
1,300
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J. C. Ayer & Co., 1c Black, Ty. 2, Pink Paper (RS4h; formerly RS4c). Large margins to ample, completely soundVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT TYPE 2 AYER'S ISSUE ON PINK PAPER.
Only 22 are recorded in the Aldrich census, of which perhaps half are potentially sound.
2,250
2,200
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J. C. Ayer & Co., 4c Blue, Silk Paper, Imperforate (RS10b). Ample even margins all around, bright color on fresh paper, completely sound, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp and scarce in such pristine condition
450
325
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J. C. Ayer & Co., 4c Blue, Watermarked, Imperforate (RS10d). Large to huge margins including top sheet margin with two different part imprints, including National Bank Note Co., also showing outline of the plate at top, deep rich color, completely sound, Extremely Fine Gem, the finest example of this J.C. Ayer stamp we have offered, only 62 are recorded in the Aldrich census and one would be hard pressed to improve upon this example
350
950
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Barham Pile Cure Co., 4c Green, Watermarked (RS14d). Vertical strip of four with full "Engraved and Printed By The National Bank-Note Co. New York" imprint at left, wide margins and each stamp with choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine imprint block, Scott Retail as singles
360
450
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Dr. C. F. Brown, 1c Blue, Old Paper (RS36a). Rich color on bright paper, small corner crease at bottom right is barely noticeable, still Very Fine and choice, ex Tolman, "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2012 P.F. certificate
650
750
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Dr. C. F. Brown, 1c Blue, Old and Watermarked Papers (RS36a, RS36d). First with rich color, choice centering and margins, faint creases and a hint of soiling at lower left, otherwise Extremely Fine, second with small faint thin spot, Very Fine appearance
750
350
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Dr. C. F. Brown, 1c Blue, Silk and Watermarked (RS36b, RS36d). Singles of each, both with rich color, decent margins, the second a particularly tall stamp, tiny thin spot on second, otherwise Very Fine, ex "Scarsdale"
187
225
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Fred Brown Co., 2c Black, Die I, Pink Paper (RS37c). Large margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND AND LARGE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT FRED BROWN & CO. ISSUE ON PINK PAPER.
Only 16 are recorded in the Aldrich census. This is one of the two or three finest examples we have offered
3,750
3,500
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Fred Brown Co., 2c Black, Die I, Experimental Silk Paper (RS37e). Several conspicuous silk fibers, large margins all around, small thin spots at left and right, Extremely Fine appearance, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2012 P.F. certificate
1,500
1,300
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J. S. Burdsal & Co., 1c Black, Orange Wrapper, Watermarked (RS45d). Three large margins as normally found on this issue, light creases most likely 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 two others since keeping computerized records.
Ex Inman. Purple backstamp.
4,000
2,600
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Joseph Burnett & Co., 4c Black, Pink Paper (RS46c). Wide margins and choice centering, thin spot at bottom, appears Extremely Fine, only 36 are recorded in the Aldrich book
550
800
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Joseph Burnett & Co., 4c Black, Pink Paper (RS46c). Full to wide margins, minor internal paper wrinkle on back described on accompanying certificate as "internal paper rift", otherwise Very Fine, only 36 recorded in Aldrich book, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2009 P.F. certificate
550
600
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Joseph Burnett & Co., "Burnett's Cologne Water". Two 144 x 115mm advertising cards, wonderful multi-colored illustrated designs depicting a girl with donkeys and geese, backs with lengthy description of various Burnett's products including "Cocoaine", "Kalliston" and "Cologne Water", Extremely Fine and rare pair of cards
E. 300-400
325
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J. W. Campion & Co., 4c Black, Silk Paper, Imperforate (RS47b). Large to huge margins, intense shade and impression, completely sound, Extremely Fine Gem, only 36 are recorded in the Aldrich book, this is the finest example located with Power Search
550
650
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J. W. Campion & Co., 4c Black, Watermarked, Imperforate (RS47d). Large to huge margins all around including part imprint band at left, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp and desirable with the part imprint
425
275
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J. W. Campion & Co., 4c Black, Watermarked, Die Cut (RS48d). Attractive ample to large margins, fresh and Very Fine
125
180
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The Centaur Co., 1c Vermillion, Pink Paper (RS50c). Jumbo margins top and bottom, wide at sides and outstanding centering, vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, Extremely Fine Gem, not a rare issue but almost impossible to find in this superb quality
72
350
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The Centaur Co., "Jumbo Feeds Baby Castoria". 103 x 76mm advertising card from the Centaur Company, wonderful multicolored design depicting Jumbo and mother, back with testimonial for Centaur Liniment from P.T. Barnum, Extremely Fine and rare, a wonderful collateral item
E. 200-300
500
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Dr. A. W. Chase, Son & Co., 4c Black, Silk Paper (RS55b). Well-centered within wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine
300
325
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Wm. E. Clarke, 3c Blue, Watermarked (RS56d). Huge margins with absolutely perfect centering, pretty pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this wonderfully macabre design, one of the stamps from the 1998 "Celebrate the Century" sheets was based on this design (Scott No. 3182f), ex "Scarsdale"
350
300
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Wm. E. Clarke, 3c Blue, Watermarked (RS56d). Huge margins and choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine example of this wonderful and macabre design, one of the stamps from the 1998 "Celebrate the Century" sheets was based on this design (Scott No. 3182f)
350
650
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Wm. E. Clarke, 3c Blue, Watermarked (RS56d). Huge margins with absolutely perfect centering, deep rich color, tiny thin spot, Extremely Fine Gem appearance, a beautiful example of this wonderful design, one of the stamps from the 1998 "Celebrate the Century" sheets was based on this design (Scott No. 3182f), ex Inman
350
325
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Wm. E. Clarke, Hunt's Remedy. 76 x 76mm multi-colored advertising card for "Hunt's Remedy: The Great Kidney & Liver Medicine", with other uses listed at right and a long testimonial on back, the central design is a wonderful macabre image of a man hitting "death" over the head with a bottle of Hunt's Remedy -- as depicted on the Wm. E Clarke RS56d Medicine stamp, Extremely Fine and wonderful collateral item
E. 200-300
325
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Collins Bros., 1c Black, Silk Paper (RS59b). Choice centering, proof-like impressionFRESH AND VERY FINE. A SURPRISINGLY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SOUND CONDITION AND WITH ALL FOUR MARGINS NOT TOUCHING THE DESIGN. THIS IS THE FINEST WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.
Ex Tolman, "Scarsdale" and Inman. With 2012 P.F. certificate
1,000
1,900
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Oliver Crook & Co., 4c Black, Old Paper (RS65a). Detailed impression, few faults including small tears and thin spots, Very Fine appearance, surprisingly scarce, we have offered only one other since keeping computerized records (none were mentioned in group lots either), the stamp was intended to be broken when the bottle was opened, ex Inman
750
200
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Oliver Crook & Co., 4c Black, Experimental Silk Paper (RS65e). Detailed impression, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine example of this wonderful design, small purple backstamp
150
400
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Jeremiah Curtis & Son, 2c Black, Pink Paper (RS68c). Wide margins and outstanding centering, detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" is infamous in the history of 19th Century patent medicine as the "baby killer", it was marketed by Jeremiah Curtis, the son-in-law of pediatric nurse Charlotte N. Winslow and contained a level of morphine which was lethal to infants and even larger children, it has been estimated that thousands of children died or suffered withdrawal after being administered the syrup (see lot 596 for examples of Mrs. Winslow's trade cards)
175
500
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Curtis & Brown Mfg. Co., 1c Black, Pink Paper (RS71c). Extra wide margins and essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this diminutive issue, very rare in this exceptional quality
275
600
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Curtis & Brown Mfg. Co., 2c Black, Watermarked (RS72d). Original gum, wonderfully choice centering with wide and balanced margins, tiny thin speck at right, still an Extremely Fine Gem, only 24 are recorded in the Aldrich book and at least 16 have faults -- many quite severe, this is by far the finest example we have offered in our auctions since keeping computerized records more than 25 years ago
1,750
2,300
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