Sale 1290 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 June, 2023
Category — Postal Stationery from the Venn Estate, 1853 thru 1874 Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1620
3c Red on White entire, Die 1 (U1; UPSS 1). Size 2, knife 2, watermark 1, UPSS Type 7 die, clean and fresh, Very Fine
1,800
0
1621
3c Red on Buff entire, Die I (U2; UPSS 3). Size 7, knife 20, watermark 1, UPSS Type 10 die, unused, Silk & Fancy Goods dealer blue embossed cameo corner card on flap, in the shape of a shield, exceptionally fresh and bright, Very Fine, ex Barkhausen with his backstamp
850
275
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3c Red on White entire, Die 3 (U5; UPSS 8). Size 7, knife 20, watermark 1, UPSS Type 1 die, cancelled by "Pottsville Pa. Jun. 5" circular datestamp and addressed to Philadelphia, Very Fine, the UPSS Catalog records only two mint examples of No. 8 (Scott U5), both with faults, we offered one in our first Venn sale (Sale 1267, lot 2505), unlike most other issues, UPSS No. 8 is the only number under the Scott U5 umbrella
800
250
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1860 Nesbitt Issue wrappers, Die 12 (W20-W21, UPSS 34/37Aa). Eleven wrappers, including UPSS Nos. 34 (three), 34a (two), 34Aa (two), 35, 37A (two) and 37Aa, the duplication to show different die types, some typical splits along folds but overall Very Fine, UPSS value approximately $2,000.00
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E. 500-750
275
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3c + 1c Red & Blue on White and Buff Star Die entires, Die 14 (U28-U29; UPSS 56-57, 59-60). Four entires, sizes 5 and 7, knives 13 and 20 respectively, all watermark 1, unused, last with return request printed at left, bright and fresh colors, Very Fine
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2,000
475
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10c Green on Buff Star Die entire, Die 11 (U33; UPSS 65). Size 7, knife 20, watermark 1, unused, very fresh, Extremely Fine, the UPSS Catalog states fewer than 25 examples exist of No. 65, which is the only number under the Scott U33 umbrella
3,250
750
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3c Pink on White entire, Die 15, Unwatermarked (U34 var; UPSS 71-0). Size 7, knife 20, watermark 0, unused, fresh and Extremely Fine, not to be confused with the common Scott U34, the listing for which is based on watermark 1, this unwatermarked entire is very rare, the UPSS Catalog states three to five mint entires may exist, UPSS value
1,000
950
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3c Pink on Orange entire, Die 15 (U37; UPSS 84). Size 7, knife 20, watermark 0, unused, glowing color and very freshEXTREMELY FINE MINT ENTIRE OF THE 3-CENT PINK ON ORANGE 1861 NESBITT ISSUE.
This is a rare entire, especially in this choice condition. The UPSS Catalog states up to 12 may exist, though we feel it may be rarer than that. Both UPSS numbers (84-85) under the Scott U37 umbrella are unwatermarked. We offered the size 10 entire in our previous Venn sale.
With 1990 P.F. certificate
5,000
1,200
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40c Black & Red on Salmon Buff entire, Die 21 (U45; UPSS 101a). Size 24, Knife 120, watermark 1, unused, Very Fine
700
325
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2c Black on Light Manila wrapper, Die 25 (W57 var; UPSS 120). Knife W1B, watermark 1, 115 x 189mm, unused, Very Fine, the UPSS Catalog states three mint wrappers reported, ex Barkhausen with his backstamp, UPSS value
1,500
1,300
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1c Ultramarine on White entire, Die 35 (U74a var; UPSS 143). Size 6, knife 16, watermark 2, cancelled by circular grid with "Big Rapids Mich. May 15" duplex datestamp and addressed locally, return request printed at left, slight soiling, still Very Fine and rare, this is by far the rarest size and knife configuration among the five UPSS listings under the umbrella of Scott U74, the UPSS Catalog states only three used and zero mint entires are reported for No. 143, ex Barkhausen with this backstamp, UPSS value
1,000
750
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