Sale 1082 — The William Fekete Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 October, 2014
Category — United States Possessions: Canal Zone thru Guam
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
635
CANAL ZONE, 1904, 2c Rose (1). Block of four, tropicalized original gum, top stamps with "Panama" 15mm, bottom stamps normal, bright color, choice centering, Very Fine, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as block of four with no premium for the varieties of which only 260 were printed
3,000
1,200
636
CANAL ZONE, 1904, 10c Yellow (3). With top part imprint selvage, rich color, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice
400
190
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CANAL ZONE, 1904, 10c Yellow, "Canal Zone" Inverted (3a). Unused (no gum), vibrant color, Very Fine, signed Diena and Brun
775
325
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CANAL ZONE, 1904, 2c Rose, Inverted Ovpt. (10a). Choice centering with wide margins, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with copy of 1992 P.F. certificate for block
225
225
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CANAL ZONE, 1904, 8c on 50c Bister Brown (15). Tropicalized original gum, bright color, fresh and Fine, with 1965 P.F. certificate as original gum
2,500
1,000
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CANAL ZONE, 1920, 2c Orange Vermilion & Black (47). Slightly disturbed original gum, rich color, choice centering, some toning mostly on back, otherwise Extremely Fine example of the rare Ty. III Mount Hope Overprint, ex Plass
3,250
600
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CANAL ZONE, 1918, 2c Vermilion & Black, Booklet Pane of Six (53c). Tropicalized original gum, rich colors, Very Fine and choice, ex Plass
1,050
500
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CANAL ZONE, 1924, 5c-1b Coat of Arms, Unissued Set (68var-69var). Complete set of seven values plus two issued values, few h.r., 50c and 1b tiny thin spots, still a Very Fine set, scarce as only 600 sets were not destroyed, according to Canal Zone Stamps, these values were never issued as a decision was made to use U.S. stamps overprinted "Canal Zone" starting July 1, 1924
2,467
475
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CANAL ZONE, 1924, 5c-1b Coat of Arms, Unissued Set, Red "Specimen" Ovpt. (68 var-69 var). Complete set of nine values, incl. the issued 1c and 2c, each with security hole punch, Mint N.H., rich colors, Very Fine and choice, scarce as only 600 sets were not destroyed, according to Canal Zone Stamps, these values were never issued as a decision was made to use U.S. stamps overprinted "Canal Zone" starting July 1, 1924, each signed Albert Chang
E. 300-400
225
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CANAL ZONE, 1925, 3c Violet, "Zone Zone" Ovpt. (85a). Block of nine with error at center, tropicalized original gum, natural s.e. at top, few sensibly reinforced perf separations at top, Fine, desirable in a block with normal stamps
550
325
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CANAL ZONE, 1962, 4c Thatcher Ferry Bridge, Silver (Bridge) Omitted (157a). Position 42, Mint N.H., brilliant colors on bright paperVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE THATCHER FERRY BRIDGE ERROR. ONLY ONE PANE OF 50 WAS EVER ISSUED.
According to Canal Zone Stamps, one sheet, consisting of four panes of 50, was printed. Three panes were caught by postal authorities, while the fourth pane of 50 was sent to H. E. Harris & Co. as part of a larger order from the Canal Zone Philatelic Agency. At the same time this error was printed, the U.S. had issued the Dag Hammarskjold error in huge quantities. The Canal Zone authorities made plans to do the same, but were successfully sued by H. E. Harris, and the larger printing never took place. Two of the three other panes were laminated and presented to the National Postal Museum. The third was destroyed. The one pane available was broken up in 1969.
8,000
6,000
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CANAL ZONE, 1921, 5c-40c Air Post Officials, "Panama Canal" 17mm Long (CO8-CO12). Balboa Heights roller cancels, Very Fine set, these are only known used (except the 30c)
855
375
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CANAL ZONE, 1925, 10c Orange, Postage Due, "E" of "Postage" Omitted (J17b). In pair with normal, natural s.e. at bottom, tropicalized original gum, brilliant color, right stamp small diagonal crease, Very Fine appearance, only a few sheets with the error went into circulation as the error was quickly discovered and corrected
750
350
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CANAL ZONE, 1921, 2c Red entire (U4). Used with 1c, 2c and 10c stamps (60-61, 63), tied by handstamps on registered cover to St. John's, Newfoundland, blue "Balboa Heights C.Z. Registered May 9, 1922", R.P.O. and New York backstamps, barely reduced at left, Very Fine use to an unusual destination
E. 200-300
0
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CANAL ZONE, 1919, 10c on 5c Black & Red on Cream, Registration (UF1). Part of entire with 1918 2c Vermilion & Black (53) tied by handstamp, blue "Ancon, C.Z. Registered Nov. 22" circular datestamp and used to Toronto, Canada, Very Fine
E. 200-300
250
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CANAL ZONE, 1919, 10c on 5c Black & Red on Cream entire, Registration, 9-1/4mm Between "Canal" and "Zone" (UF1a). Unused entire, Very Fine, scarce
1,300
800
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CANAL ZONE, Postal Stationery and Postal Card Balance. 41 mostly unused entires or cards, incl. UF1 with blacked out denominations and rerated to 5c, U1, U2 with shifted vignette, U2a, U4, U5, mostly Fine-Very Fine
E. 400-500
500
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CANAL ZONE, Specimens. 51, each with "Specimen" ovpt. and hole punches, incl. Nos. 31-34, 36b, 37, 38-45, 49-66, J4-J6, few others, incl. different styles of ovpt., overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine, a scarce group
E. 1,000-1,500
600
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CANAL ZONE. Comprehensive collection on White Ace and stock pages, incl. nice group of Map stamps in singles and some blocks with varieties such as 2c with "Panawa", 10c with antique "Zone", 22e, 57, 61a, 67a, 84b, 91c, few booklet panes, Air Post, Air Post Officials, other interesting, some faults, many Fine-Very Fine, a very worthwhile collection, five certificates accompany
E. 1,500-2,000
1,500
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CUBA. 34 items, incl. 227P1-231P1, E1, few "CUPA" overprints, some faults, overall Fine-Very Fine
E. 300-400
225
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GUAM, 1899, $1.00 Black, Ty. II (13). Original gum, h.r., crisp impression, fresh and Very Fine, the $1.00 Type II exists only as a Special Printing, most surviving examples are defective to some degree, signed Bloch and with purple backstamp, with 1976 Friedl certificate
4,250
1,400
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GUAM, 1930, 1c, 2c Seals (M3-M4). Blocks of four, without gum as issued, Very Fine set
850
225
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GUAM, 1930, 2c Green "GRAUD" Mail, Guard "MIAL" (M7a, M7b). Two blocks of four, each containing one variety, h.r., latter with corner bend, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
850
475
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GUAM, 1930, 2c Green "GRAUD" Mail, Guard "MIAL" (M7a, M7b). Block of eight, top left and pos. 6 the varieties (Positions 63 and 84 on the plate), tropicalized original gum, natural s.e. at bottom, Fine-Very Fine, an attractive multiple with both major varieties of the issue, Scott Retail as singles
850
400
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GUAM, 1930, 8c Orange Brown, Guard Mail (M8). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 21973 block of ten, rich color, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, a pretty plate block
300
110
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GUAM, 1899, 1c-$1.00 Regular Issue, "Specimen" Ovpts. (1S-12S, E1S). Original gum, few h.r., ovpt. either diagonal, vertical or upside down diagonally (1c), 1c and 2c s.e. at top, Fine-Very Fine set, 1c with copy of 1980 P.F. certificate
2,775
800
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GUAM. Stock pages of mostly unused stamps, incl. Nos. 1-8, 10-12, some duplication incl. two each of 8c, 10c, 15c and $1.00 and three 50c, also E1 (3), plate block of No. 10 (faults), four U.S. stamps with "Guam" handstamp, few Guard Mails, some faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine
E. 500-750
425
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