Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — Kans.-Nebr. Overprints (Scott 658-679)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1552
1c-10c Kans., Nebr. Overprints (658-679). Mint N.H., brilliant colors, gorgeous centering throughout, Very Fine-Extremely Fine set, a rare opportunity to acquire an entire set in such choice condition
View PDF of contents of this lot
962
1,400
1553
1c-10c Kansas (658-668). Set of eleven singles with corner plate number selvage, tied by predated "Lawrence Kans. Apr. 24 4:30PM 1929" duplex cancel on cover to Robert W. Baughman in Lawrence, with "The Acacia Fraternity" engraved corner card, signed by the Assistant Postmaster at Lawrence Kans.VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN COMPLETE SET FOR EITHER THE KANSAS OR NEBRASKA OVERPRINTS ON A SINGLE PRE-FIRST DAY COVER. A GREAT RARITY AND A HIGHLIGHT OF ANY ADVANCED FIRST DAY OR 20TH CENTURY COVER COLLECTION.
Ex Baron and Dr. Martin. With 1996 A.P.S. certificate
E. 5,000-7,500
5,250
Back to Top1554
1c-10c Kans. Overprints (658-668). Complete set tied by "Washington D.C. May 1, 5 PM 1929" duplex datestamps on Nickles First Day Cover, fresh colors, Very Fine, ex Clippert
1,500
850
Back to Top1555
1c-2c Kans. Ovpt. (658-660). Mint N.H. plate blocks of four, 1c and 2c top right corner, 1-1/2c top left corner, rich colors, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine
View PDF of contents of this lot
Image 2
Image 3
250
150
Back to Top1556
3c Violet, Kans. Ovpt. (661). Mint N.H. bottom left plate no. 18803 block of four, deep rich color, phenomenal centering, Extremely Fine Gem
325
200
Back to Top1557
3c Violet, Kans. Ovpt. (661). Mint N.H. bottom left plate no. 18803 block of four, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine plate block
325
150
Back to Top1558
4c Yellow Brown, Kans. Ovpt. (662). Mint N.H. bottom left plate no. 18082 block of four, rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine
300
150
Back to Top1559
4c Yellow Brown, Kans. Ovpt. (662). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 18038 block of four, rich color and detailed impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block, with 2000 P.F. certificate
300
300
Back to Top1560
7c Black, Kans. Ovpt. (665). Mint N.H. top left plate no. 18740 block of four, beautifully centered, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; blocks unpriced in SMQ)
700
300
Back to Top1561
8c Olive Green, Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 18191 block of four, fresh and intact, superb centering, Extremely Fine Gem plate block, with 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
1,000
500
Back to Top1562
9c Light Rose, Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 18742 block of four, vibrant color, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine
375
475
Back to Top1563
1c-10c Nebr. Overprints (669-679). Complete set tied by "Washington D.C. May 1 3:30PM 1929" duplex datestamps on First Day cover to famed stamp dealer Philip H. Ward in Philadelphia, purple "Air-Mail" and "Special Delivery" handstamps, receiving backstamps, 6c with just a hint of oxidation,Very Fine and colorful use of the full set
1,500
700
Back to Top1564
1c-10c Nebr. Overprints (669-679). Complete set tied by "Washington D.C. May 1 9PM 1929" duplex datestamps on First Day cover to Gardner Ill., 6c color oxidized, still Very Fine use
1,500
425
Back to Top1565
1c-2c Nebr. Ovpt. (669-671). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of four, 1c and 2c top left corners, 1-1/2c bottom right corner, rich colors, choice centering, Extremely Fine
View PDF of contents of this lot
260
120
Back to Top1566
3c Violet, Nebr. Ovpt. (672). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 18804 block of four, deep rich color and proof-like impression, fresh and Extremely Fine
350
130
Back to Top1567
4c Yellow Brown, Nebr. Ovpt. (673). Mint N.H. bottom right plate no. 18082 block of four, bright color, fresh and Extremely Fine
375
150
Back to Top1568
5c Deep Blue, Nebr. Ovpt. (674). Mint N.H. top left plate no. 18907 block of four, deep rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, an especially choice plate block, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
400
300
Back to Top1569
7c Black, Nebr. Ovpt. (676). Mint N.H. bottom right plate no. 18736 block of four, intense shade and impression, beautiful centering, fresh and Extremely Fine
500
475
Back to Top1570
8c Olive Green, Nebr. Ovpt. (677). Mint N.H. top right plate no. 18192 block of four, pretty shade, phenomenal centering throughout, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous Mint N.H. plate block, ex Dr. Killien, with 2005 P.F. certificate
550
800
Back to Top1571
9c Light Rose, Nebr. Ovpt. (678). Mint N.H. top left plate no. 18742 block of four, choice centering throughout, brilliant color, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Fogelson and Gross
700
500
Back to Top1572
10c Orange Yellow, Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H. plate no. 19235 block of four, vivid color, fresh, Very Fine and choice, ex Curtis, with 1998 P.F. certificate
1,275
400
Back to Top