Sale 1129 — 2016 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Category — Confederate States: General Issues
5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large margins to just in, tied by light strike of "Macon Ga." double-circle datestamp on cover to Atlanta with "By First Train, No Delay, W. A. Huff, Wholesale Dealer in Bacon, Hay, Corn, Oats, Peas, Flour, Rye, Articles Good-Price Moderate-Time Fast" green illustrated cameo advertising design depicting a train, horse and wagon, worker unloading goods, W. Eaves imprint, 1862 docketing at rightVERY FINE. A PHENOMENAL ILLUSTRATED CAMEO ADVERTISING COVER FOR A WHOLESALE GOODS DEALER. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST VISUALLY APPEALING ADVERTISING COVERS WITH THE FIRST CONFEDERATE GENERAL ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
Ex Judd and Dr. Brandon. With 2014 P.F. certificate
2c Green (3). Block of four, original gum, large margins, bright color, vertical crease affects right stamps, small pinhole top left stamp, appears Very Fine
2c Green (3). Positions 21-22/31-32, block of four, bottom left stamp Left Top Knot variety, large margins to barely in at upper right, two light strikes of "Richmond Va. Jan. 24, 1863" circular datestamp, small thin spot at bottom left, few creases affect top stampsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USED BLOCK OF THE 2-CENT LITHOGRAPH AND UNDOUBTEDLY UNIQUE SHOWING THE TOP KNOT VARIETY. CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST OF THE FEW USED BLOCKS KNOWN.
We have offered no other used blocks of this issue since 1997. A Power Search review found only one other used block, ex Nunnelley (Sale 795, lot 684 and 1981 Rarities sale).
From our 1987 Rarities sale and ex Hastings. Signed by George B. Sloane
2c Green (3). Horizontal strip of five, ample to large margins all around, rich color, tied by three strikes of "Fayetteville N.C. Apr. 11, 1863" circular datestamp on cover to Good Springs N.C., position 1 in strip small corner margin thin, position 4 faint diagonal wrinkle, cover toning spots mostly confined to backVERY FINE. A SCARCE AND BEAUTIFUL STRIP OF FIVE OF THE 2-CENT GREEN LITHOGRAPH, PAYING THE 10-CENT RATE.
The Warren Census records only this single cover used from Fayetteville with a strip of five. Census No. NC-007. Ex Wishnietsky. With 2014 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Stone 2 (4). Vertical pair, large margins to just in at left including bottom right corner sheet margins, tied by "Savannah Geo. May 12" circular datestamp on Screven House gray overall illustrated hotel advertising cover to Okolona Miss., Eaves N.Y. imprint, sender's route directive "Via Mobile Ala.", slightly reduced at left, some edge tears, pair with minor toning and small tear at upper right in sheet margin only, Very Fine, scarce corner sheet-margin pair on an attractive hotel cover, ex Dr. Brandon
10c Rose (5). Original gum, lightly hinged, large margins all around, brilliant colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES 10-CENT ROSE ISSUE.
With 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
10c Blue, Frameline (10). Unused (no gum), showing complete framelines on three sides and most of frameline at top, bright shade and crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES 10-CENT FRAMELINE ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. A REMARKABLE STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
The most important characteristic of Scott 10 is the frameline around each stamp. The lines were engraved on the plate and served as a guide for the siderographer when aligning the transfer roll to make the plate. Each stamp shares framelines with the adjoining positions. That makes examples such as the one offered here, with essentially four intact framelines, true condition rarities.
With 2015 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (both graded NG, Superb 98; SMQ $20,000.00)
10c Blue, Frameline (10). Original gum, lightly hinged, large margins to ample including full frameline at bottom and part frameline at left, accompanying certificate notes two small natural preprint paper creases at lower right which are barely visible under magnification and are mostly in the marginVERY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES 10-CENT FRAMELINE ISSUE.
This is the rarest Confederate States General Issue stamp in original-gum condition. We have offered approximately 6-10 in any shade since keeping computerized records.
With 2008 P.F. certificate
10c Blue, Frameline (10). Block of four, unused (no gum), huge margins to just in at top right including part of adjoining stamp at top left, showing virtually complete framelines on two sides plus the framelines at center, top left stamp some thinning, bottom right stamp very light stain in upper right marginFINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED BLOCK OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES 10-CENT FRAMELINE ISSUE.
The most important characteristic of Scott 10 is the frameline around each stamp. The lines were engraved on the plate and served as a guide for the siderographer when aligning the transfer roll to make the plate. Each stamp shares framelines with the adjoining positions.
The only other multiples of the 10c Frameline are strips -- this is the only recorded block. A strip is not necessarily the ideal way to view the frameline, because strips do not show the full layout of the framelines. The block offered here, with the "+" frameline between stamps and framelines at sides, is the ideal way to show the layout of the frameline.
With 1979 P.F. and 2006 C.S.A. certificates. This remarkable multiple brought $11,500 hammer in our 1987 Rarities sale. Illustrated in the Confederate States Catalog and Handbook on p. 342, where it is priced at $45,000.00. Scott Retail
10c Milky Blue, Frameline (10a). Huge margins with four full framelines, pretty color, neat strike of Charlestown Va. circular datestamp, faintly toned in area of ear and neck, faintly scuffed on the throatEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE SHOWING THE FULL FRAMELINE ON ALL FOUR SIDES.
Signed Dietz and accompanied by his note. With 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalog notes "Used stamps showing 4 complete lines sell for 400%-500% of the values given". Scott Retail without any premium
10c Blue, Frameline (10). Large margins to just in including full framelines at top and right and trace of frameline at bottom left, tied by light strike of Milledgeville Ga. circular datestamp on turned cover to Col. John G. Park at Indian Springs Ga., inside franked with another 10c Blue, Frameline (10), large margins to in at one point at right where separated unevenly and showing virtually complete framelines on three sides and partial frameline at right, tied by light strike of Indian Springs Ga. circular datestamp to Mrs. Peter Williams in Milledgeville Ga., opened for display, some wear, one stamp with some soilingVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A REMARKABLE TURNED USE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES 10-CENT FRAMELINE ISSUE, WITH A FRAMELINE STAMP USED FOR BOTH USES.
This cover, with two examples of the 10c Frameline used from two originations on the same cover, is truly remarkable.