Sale 1221 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 27-28 May, 2020
Category — Postage Due
10c Deep Brown (J5). Original gum, uncommonly wide margins, beautiful color specifically noted as Deep Brown on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
30c Brown (J6). Original gum, outstanding centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem
50c Brown (J7). Original gum, paper h.r., well-centered with beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem
50c Brown (J7). Original gum, attractive color, Very Fine, with 1991 and 2007 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
1c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J8). Original gum which is partly disturbed from hinge removal, deep rich color and unmistakable impression of the Special PrintingFINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
The 1c, 2c and 3c are undoubtedly the rarest values of the American Bank Note Co. Postage Due Special Printings, although the sold quantities in the official records are relatively high. William E. Mooz, in an article on the 1c appearing in Chronicle No. 170, May 1996, offers evidence to support his theory that the actual number of true Special Printings sold was significantly lower than the reported figures. For the 1c, Mooz estimates 500 sold, but it is possible that as many as 400 purchased by G. B. Calman were destroyed. It is widely accepted that nearly 9,000 1c stamps sold as Special Printings were actually regular issues.
With 1969 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates
2c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J9). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich colorFINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
The 1c, 2c and 3c are undoubtedly the rarest values of the American Bank Note Co. Postage Due Special Printings, although the sold quantities in the official records are relatively high. William E. Mooz, in an article on the 1c appearing in Chronicle No. 170, May 1996, offers evidence to support his theory that the actual number of true Special Printings sold was significantly lower than the reported figures.
With 2007 P.F. certificate
3c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J10). Part original gum, certificate states "defective, soiled and reperforated at left"FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 3-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS THE RAREST POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
Although 436 copies were reported sold, it is believed that 100 copies were destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace, combined with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the extreme rarity of this stamp.
With 1972 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $20,000.00
5c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J11). Original gum, couple small thins and perf tear at top where also few short perfs, Very Fine appearance, a rare stamp, it has been estimated that only 249 of the 5c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public, with 1959 P.F. certificate not mentioning any flaws
10c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J12). Original gum, large h.r., small paper wrinkle and thin at center, Fine appearance, it has been estimated that no more than 174 examples of the 10c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
30c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J13). Unused (no gum), rich color, minor faults including a tiny closed tear, Very Fine appearance, it has been estimated that no more than 179 examples reached the public, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
50c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J14). Unused (no gum), classic dark Special Printing color, Very Fine, an uncommonly attractive example of the 50c Postage Due Special Printing, with 1957, 1992, and 2009 P.F. certificates
3c Red Brown (J17). Original gum, wonderfully fresh color, Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (J18). Original gum, trivial h.r., strong color, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
10c Red Brown (J19). Original gum, lovely bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
30c Red Brown (J20). Mint N.H., strong rich color, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
50c Red Brown (J21). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep color, Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
30c Bright Claret (J27). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, strong color and impression, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
50c Bright Claret (J28). Original gum, wide margins, intense color, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate
1c Vermilion (J29). Original gum, wide margins, attractive color, natural gum wrinkle, Fine
1c-50c Deep Claret (J31-J37). Mint N.H., bright colors, few minor gum skips, Fine-Very Fine, a rare complete set of the 1894 perf 12 unwatermarked Postage Due set
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50c Deep Claret (J50). Original gum, lightly hinged, gorgeous color and sharp impression on pristine white paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
3c Carmine Lake (J54). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright and fresh, Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
50c Carmine Lake (J58). Either regummed or original gum that has been extensively redistributed over small faults, uncharacteristically wide margins, strong color, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail $11,500.00 as original gum
1c Rose (J59). Original gum, fresh color, Fine example of this scarce Postage Due, with 2002 P.F. certificate