Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — 1909 Bluish Paper Issue (Scott 357-366)
1c Green, 2c Carmine, Bluish (357-358). Imprint and plate no. blocks of six, 1c left plate no. 4892, 2c bottom plate no. 4863, 1c lightly hinged in selvage only, 2c lightly hinged, rich colors on deeply blued paper, 1c small toned spot in selvage not mentioned on certificate, Fine, 1c with 1990 P.F. certificate
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., intense shade on deeply blued paper, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate (90 ogNH)
3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Slightly disturbed original gum, rich color on nicely blued paper, Fine, with copy of 1984 P.F. certificate for block
4c Orange Brown, Bluish (360). Lightly hinged, rich color on deeply blued paper, reperfed at rightFINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
The June 1910 Third Assistant Postmaster General’s report states that 4,400 (eleven sheets) of the 4c were printed on Bluish Paper. It is believed that none of the 4c and 8c Bluish Paper stamps were distributed to post offices, and that all of the examples in collectors’ hands reached the market through the Travers-Steinmetz exchange and the 1914 National Museum trades to H. F. Colman (12 copies) and Nassau Stamp Company (65 copies).
With 1964 and 2008 P.F. certificates
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Brilliant color on deeply blued paper, fresh and Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Brilliant color, characteristic intense watermark, Fine
8c Olive Green, Bluish (363). Rich color on blued paper, single perf added (or reattached) at bottom left cornerFINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 8-CENT BLUISH PAPER.
The June 1910 Third Assistant Postmaster General’s report states that 4,000 (ten sheets) of the 8c were printed on Bluish Paper. It is believed that none of the 4c and 8c Bluish Paper stamps were distributed to post offices, and that all of the examples in collectors’ hands reached the market through the Travers-Steinmetz exchange and the 1914 National Museum trades to H. F. Colman (12 copies) and Nassau Stamp Company (65 copies).
With 1961 and 2012 P.F. certificates, only the latter mentioning the added perf. Purple backstamp
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Disturbed original gum, vibrant color, reperfed, Very Fine appearance
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Lightly hinged, vivid color on deeply blued paper with characteristic intense watermark, Fine
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Rich color on nicely blued paper, well-centered with attractive margins, Very Fine, purple backstamp
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Lightly hinged, radiant color on nicely blued paper, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Slightly disturbed original gum with pencil notation, rich color, reperfed at right, appears Fine