Sale 1061 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 November, 2013
Category — Private Die Medicine Stamps, Kelly thru Zeilin
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4441
J. B. Kelly & Co., 4c Black, Old Paper (RS153a). Large margins to just touching, thins and a couple minor creases, Very Fine appearance, only 19 examples of this issue are recorded in the Aldrich census
2,250
800
4442
Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, 4c Blue, Silk Paper (RS159b). Part original gum, a few small thins, Fine appearance
350
120
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Jacob Lippman & Brother, 4c Blue, Old Paper (RS163a). Original gum, rich color, Fine, a very scarce stamp, especially in this sound condition, only 22 recorded in the Aldrich book
2,000
1,000
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Jacob Lippman & Bros., 4c Blue, Silk Paper (RS163b). Deep color, a couple light vertical creases typical of these long stamps, Fine appearance, only 16 recorded in Aldrich book
2,500
1,200
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Alvah Littlefield, 4c Green, Old Paper (RS165a). Rich color, a few small neat repairs, Fine, a scarce stamp which is almost always faulty, the Aldrich census records 21 copies
2,000
250
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Lyon Manufacturing Co., 1c Black, Pink Paper (RS167c). Fresh, single improved perforation at top, otherwise Fine
400
100
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S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Blue, Silk Paper, Block of Four, Imperforate Between (RS174bj). Well-centered and fresh, Very Fine
500
250
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S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Blue, Pink Paper, Imperforate Between (RS174ci). Deep color, small thin, Fine appearance, only 23 are recorded in the Aldrich book
750
200
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S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Blue, Pink Paper, Block of Four, Imperforate Between (RS174cj). Bright color, thin at top right, Fine appearance, a scarce block with only 25 recorded in Aldrich book
1,000
150
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S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Blue, Watermarked, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (RS174di). Dark color, Fine
375
0
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S. Mansfield & Co., 1c Blue, Watermarked, Block of Four, Imperforate Between (RS174dj). Part original gum, well-centered, rich color, tiny thin speck, appears Very Fine
275
160
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T. W. Marsden, 4c Black, Old Paper (RS176a). Sharp impression, shallow thin, Fine appearance, 40 are recorded in Aldrich book
525
180
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Merchant's Gargling Oil, 1c Black, Pink Paper (RS178c). Crisp impression, slight toning at top, otherwise Fine, only 17 are recorded in the Aldrich book
1,250
500
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Merchant's Gargling Oil, 2c Green, Pink Paper (RS179c). Rich color, thin and repaired at top left, only 20 are recorded in the Aldrich census and we have offered only two others since keeping computerized records
1,500
180
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Mette & Kanne, 3c Black, Watermarked (RS180d). Large part original gum, well-centered, small repair at bottom right, Very Fine appearance
400
70
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Morehead's, 4c Black, Old Paper (RS186a). Repaired and some light staining (nearly all examples are quite faulty), rare with only 17 recorded in Aldrich book
3,000
1,100
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Dr. M. Perl Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS188a). Tight margins as usual, small repairs causing some light staining, otherwise Fine, only 23 are recorded in the Aldrich census
1,650
400
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Bennett Pieters & Co., 4c Black, Old Paper (RS191a). Small faults incl. a sealed tear at bottom, Fine appearance, only 41 are recorded in the Aldrich book
650
120
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Bennett Pieters & Co., 4c Black, Silk Paper (RS191b). Fresh shade, small faultsFINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE BENNETT PIETERS & COMPANY 4-CENT ON SILK PAPER.
The Aldrich census records a total of 10 examples of this issue. The condition of this stamp is vastly superior to most others
4,500
1,400
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Bennett Pieters & Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS192a). Faults incl. a nick in the top margin at left, Fine appearance, at least 16 of the 20 examples recorded in Aldrich census are faulty
1,600
150
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Ring's Vegetable Ambrosia, 2c Blue, Silk Paper (RS199b). Large margins all around, rich color, small thin spotEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE RING'S VEGETABLE AMBROSIA 2-CENT ON SILK PAPER.
Only 20 examples are recorded in the Aldrich census.
3,750
1,400
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Ring's Vegetable Ambrosia, 4c Black on Old Paper, Imperforate (RS200a). Large margins all around, crisp impression, thinsEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN IMPORTANT RARITY OF PRIVATE DIE PROPRIETARY STAMPS.
Nine examples are recorded in the Aldrich census and this is only the second example we have offered since keeping computerized records.
5,000
1,400
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Ring's Vegetable Ambrosia, 4c Black, Imperforate, Silk Paper (RS200b). Original gum, large margins all around EXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT RING'S VEGETABLE AMBROSIA ON SILK PAPER.
Only ten are recorded in the Aldrich census.
5,500
2,600
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Ring's Vegetable Ambrosia, 4c Black, Perforated, Silk Paper (RS203b). Part original gum, deep shade, wide margins, shallow thin, Very Fine appearance, only 24 are recorded in the Aldrich book
2,000
650
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Ring's Vegetable Ambrosia, 4c Black, Perforated, Watermarked (RS203d). Part original gum, uncharacteristically wide margins and well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE RING'S VEGETABLE AMBROSIA 4-CENT PERFORATED ON WATERMARKED PAPER.
Only 13 are recorded in the Aldrich book, of which at least 7 are faulty
2,750
3,500
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Scheetz's Bitter Cordial, 4c Black, Perforated, Silk Paper (RS210b). Sharp impression, slight soiling at top right, otherwise Fine, a most elusive stamp, only 39 are recorded in the Aldrich book
1,000
200
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Scheetz's Celebrated Bitter Cordial, 4c Black, Imperforate (RS211b). Full to large margins, strong detailed impression, tiny thin spot in the top marginVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE SCHEETZ'S 4-CENT IMPERFORATE ISSUE.
We have sold only one other since keeping computerized records. The Aldrich census contains just nine examples. This copy, with only a trivial thin speck, is among the very finest. NOTE: PF CALLED THIS A SCOTT RS210b, WITH PERFORATIONS TRIMMED AWAY
7,500
0
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J. E. Schwartz & Co., 1c Lake, Silk Paper (RS215b). Vertical pair, large to huge margins, fresh color, top stamp with thin and small crease, bottom stamp is sound, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance
320
600
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Seabury & Johnson, 1c Lake, Watermarked (RS218d). With usual penstroke crossing out "Porous" at right, attractive color, small neat repair at top, Fine appearance, the Boston Revenue Book reports that only one sheet was issued and just 17 are recorded in the Aldrich census
3,500
1,300
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Syracuse Wrapper, 1c Ultramarine, Old Paper (RS227u). Large to clear margins, faults incl. thins and creasing, otherwise Fine, scarce, only 26 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which 18 are faulty
975
350
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James Swaim, 6c Orange, Ms. Signature, Die Cut, Old Paper (RS231a). Repaired incl. severed at both ends and re-attached (possibly with different stamps), a presentable example of this great rarity, only nine recorded in the Aldrich censusNOTE: THE P.F. DETERMINED THIS IS AN 8-CENT TURNED INTO A 6-CENT AND SO IS NOT GENUINE
6,500
0
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Jas. Swaim, 8c Orange, Old Paper (RS232a). Large to huge margins, bright color, faint vertical crease and an insignificant thin speckEXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE ISSUE WITH A FANCIFUL SEA SERPENTS DESIGN.
The Aldrich book records only 14 copies. This example is among the finest known
3,000
1,600
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Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange, Silk Paper (RS234b). Large margins to just touching at sides, vibrant color on fresh paper, light vertical crease and a couple small thin specksVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 8-CENT WILLIAM SWAIM ISSUE ON SILK PAPER.
The Aldrich book records only nine examples of this issue, six of which are reported as faulty
6,000
3,000
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Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange, Old Paper, Die Cut (RS235a). Brilliant color, faults and small repairs, Fine appearance, only seventeen are recorded in the Aldrich book
2,250
250
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Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange on Old Paper, Die Cut (RS235a). Bright color, repaired and affixed to backing, still appears Fine, rare with only seventeen recorded in the Aldrich book
2,250
250
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Dr. G. W. Swett, 4c Green, Watermarked (RS237d). Rich color, thin and small sealed tear at bottom, Fine appearance, 14 of the 19 copies recorded in the Aldrich census are faulty
2,750
350
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United States Proprietary Medicine Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS244a). Small faults incl. staining on the back that shows thru in a few places, Fine appearance, only 20 examples are recorded in the Aldrich book, the majority of which are faulty
2,500
0
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United States Proprietary Medicine Co., 1c Black on Orange Wrapper (RS247a). Huge margins on three sides, a couple very minor creases, overall Very Fine
450
1,600
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U.S. Proprietary Medicine Co., 1c Black on Orange, Wrapper, Silk Paper (RS247b). Three huge margins, usual creases (quite minor), a small nick in the bottom margin and couple minor margin stainsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT SILK PAPER BLACK ON ORANGE WRAPPER. ONLY FIVE ARE RECORDED. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF MEDICINE ISSUES.
The Aldrich book records only four examples. This is one of the finest known.
7,000
4,500
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West India Manufacturing Co., 4c Black, Die I, Silk Paper (RS264b). Exceedingly well-centered, sharp impression, small thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance, only 39 are recorded in the Aldrich book
250
130
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West India Manufacturing Co., 4c Black, Die I, Pink Paper (RS264c). Original gum, choice centering, deep paper color, vertical crease, otherwise Extremely Fine, uncommonly choice appearance, 46 recorded in the Aldrich book
400
300
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West India Manufacturing Co., 4c Black, Die I, Watermarked (RS264d). Original gum, crisp impression, two small thin spots, light vertical bend, Fine appearance, scarce with only 27 recorded in the Aldrich book
550
190
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Edward Wilder, 1c Green, Old Paper (RS265a). Original gum, full to large margins around, rich color, small thin spot at top, Very Fine appearance, only 14 are recorded in the Aldrich census
2,250
800
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Edward Wilder, 1c Green, Silk Paper (RS265b). Full to large margins around, deep color, faint crease, otherwise Very Fine
325
130
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Edward Wilder, 1c Green, Watermarked (RS265d). Large margins all around, bright color, horizontal crease at bottom, otherwise Extremely Fine
300
0
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Edward Wilder, 4c Lake, Silk Paper (RS268b). Original gum, full to large margins all around, shallow thin spot, appears Very Fine, only 47 are recorded in the Aldrich census
275
160
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J. H. Zeilin & Co., 2c Red, Silk Paper (RS275b). Intensely rich color and a highly detailed impression, Fine and rare, only 22 are recorded in the Aldrich book, this is only the second unduplicated example we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,100
250
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