Sale 959 &#8212; United States Stamps

8,500

4,500

2068

1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Deep rich Plate 4 color, large margins to barely touched and showing complete plumes at bottom which are the primary characteristic of the type, cancelled by neat strike of blue circular datestamp, faint vertical crease at left not mentioned on accompanying certificate

VERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE IA IMPERFORATE.

The extremely rare Type Ia, showing the full design at bottom, was furnished only by 18 of the 200 subjects on Plate 4 (the remaining two bottom-row positions were sub-type Ic).

With 1974 P.F. certificate

12,600

6,500

2069

1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Large to huge margins except where slightly angled at top, wonderful deep rich color, light reddish-brown Schroon Lake N.Y. circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 and 2001 P.F. certificates

190

170

2070

1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Horizontal pair from top row of Plate 2, large margins to barely touched, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestamp and also part of red transit circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice

375

250

2071

1c Blue, Ty. II, IV (7, 9). Single of each, large margins to clear, first with neat New Orleans circular datestamp, second with large Boston "Paid" grid, first trivial corner margin crease far from design, otherwise Extremely Fine

300

375

2072

1c Blue, Ty. II, IV (7, 9). Two of each, margins to in, unused appearance but traces of removed cancels, one with tiny touched-up scuffs, Very Good-Very Fine appearance

E. 200-300

130

2073

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Positions 97-99R2, horizontal strip of three, lefthand pair Ty. II (7), large margins to just touched at top, rich color, light strikes of grid cancels, left stamp small flaw at bottom left, right stamp (99R2) insignificant corner crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate

A MAGNIFICENT STRIP OF THREE CONTAINING AN EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE AND DESIRABLE POSITION 99R2 -- THE MOST PROMINENT EXAMPLE OF TYPE III -- SHOWING WIDE BREAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM.

Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) have small breaks in at least one line. The most notable exception is Position 99R2. According to the Neinken book, "The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry, that was short transferred both at top and bottom, over an original entry that had been erased... The reason that 99R2 is the finest example of Type III is because of its very short transfer at top and at bottom, giving us the wide breaks in these lines." (p. 184).

With 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as No. 7 pair and single No. 8 (99R2)

13,670

5,000

2074

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Positions 98-100R2, horizontal strip of three, left stamp Ty. II (7), center stamp Ty. III 99R2 (8), right stamp Ty. IIIA (8A), large margins to in but clearly showing the characteristics of the types, neat pen cancels, center stamp (99R2) has small internal tear at bottom, almost Fine, a scarce multiple combining three types, the right stamp, Ty. IIIA, is the only example of that type on the plate, the center stamp, Position 99R2, is the only example of Type III on the plate (and the best example of the type on any plate), with 1974 P.F. certificate

E. 2,000-3,000

3,500

2075

1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Mostly large margins, clearly shows the major double transfer at right and wide breaks at top and bottom, rich color, partially face-free grid cancel, sealed tear

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE-APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE POSITION 99R2, WHICH SHOWS THE WIDEST BREAKS OF ANY TYPE III ON THE ONE-CENT PLATES.

With 2008 P.F. certificate

12,500

1,700

2076

1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, C Relief, huge margins to barely touched at top right and incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, tied on small piece by "New Bedford Mass. Jun. 30" circular datestamp, Very Fine, signed Ashbrook, with 1983 P.F. certificate

3,500

1,500

2077

1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 48L4, ample to large margins, rich color, clear breaks in both top and bottom lines, Mobile circular datestamp, Very Fine, signed Ashbrook, with 1999 P.F. certificate

3,500

2,800

2078

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Full margins, intense color, light face-free cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 and 2001 P.F. certificates

1,200

1,400

2079

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Position 87L4, large even margins all around, deep rich color, showing clear break at top, light strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, signed and plated by Ashbrook, with 1983 P.F. certificate

1,200

850

2080

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Ample to large margins, deep rich color, light strike of grid cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate

1,200

800

2081

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Original gum, lightly hinged, ample to large margins all around, bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate as No. 9, but in our opinion this is a No. 7 from Plate 2

850

800

2082

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and twice at bottom, original gum, large margins to just touched, fresh and Very Fine

850

500

2083

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top, part original gum, large margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color, Very Fine

850

325

2084

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Recut once at top and twice at bottom, unused (no gum), large margins to just touched incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, tiny thin speck in margin at right, Very Fine appearance

325

160

2085

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Huge Jumbo margins showing parts of six adjoining stamps, rich color and bold New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $860.00 as 95, $1,850.00) as 98)

130

1,000

2086

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Large margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, bright color, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate

130

275

2087

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 16R1L, enormous margins incl. part of adjoining stamps at sides, clear at top, bright shade, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine

130

140

2088

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Position 2R1L, double transfer, ample to mostly huge margins, Extremely Fine

140

2089

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Large margins to full incl. part of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, tied by "Saint Louis Mo. May 3, 1857" circular datestamp on small blue piece, Extremely Fine

130

180

2090

1c Blue, Ty. IV, Triple Transfer, One Inverted (9 var). Position 81L1L, large margins to barely touched, deep rich color, well-struck "New-York May 16" circular datestamp, Very Fine, accompanied by note from Richard Celler confirming plating

180

200

2091

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamp at right, deep rich color, unobtrusive cancels, Very Fine and choice

275

250

2092

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 57-58L1L, horizontal pair, left stamp has double transfer, deep rich color, neat grid cancels, left stamp trace of additional red cancel, Very Fine

275

130

2093

3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Original gum, large to ample margins, brilliant color on bright paper, faint vertical crease in margin at top right could be trimmed to leave a full margin

VERY FINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE 3-CENT ORANGE BROWN WITH RECUT INNER LINES.

With 1976 P.F. certificate for block of four and 2007 P.F. certificate as single No. 10 (prior to 2008 Scott reclassification)

4,000

2,000

2094

3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 6L2E with recut inner lines, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins to just in at top left incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, bright color with some slight oxidation, small vertical scrape at top left, Fine appearance, with 2007 P.F. certificate as No. 10 prior to 2008 Scott reclassification

4,250

750

2095

3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Large to huge margins incl. top sheet margins, beautiful depth of color, neat blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp

150

1,200

2096

3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Huge margins incl. bit of adjoining stamp at right, full at top and left, marvelous color and sharp impression, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate

150

160

2097

3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Large balanced margins, deep rich color, bold circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $385.00)

150

650

2098

3c Claret (11 var). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, large margins, deep rich color on bright paper, small vertical scissors-cut in lower right margin just outside of frameline, Extremely Fine appearance, a beautiful stamp, with 1989 and 2007 P.F. certificates

375

350

2099

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Original gum, clear margins, some oxidation, otherwise Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate

325

2100

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Complete reconstruction of the "Three Rows" from the 8th, 9th and 10th columns of the left pane of Plate 3, cancels incl. six ms. and two cork, others circular datestamps, multiples, shades, etc., generally Fine plating

450

120

2101

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Accumulation of 220 used stamps, on and off piece, variety of plates and shades, there are a few pairs, strip of three, major plate crack position, few better cancels incl. "Way", "Paid", colored, etc., typical mixed condition, generally Fine, consignor described these as "from old time collections"

3,080

1,300

2102

3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). 115 different plated positions from Plates 5-8, all mounted in position on plating chart pages, about 20 ms. cancels, others have grids and towns, some nice shades, condition appears to be above average plating quality, attractive lot

1,840

750

2103

3c Dull Red, Ty. I, II (11, 11A). Two of first (one original gum and Position 96L4), all have large margins, other two used, first stained, others oxidized, Extremely Fine appearance, first with 1983 P.F. certificate

355

150

2104

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Original gum, slight disturbance from hinge removal, large margins, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1983 P.F. certificate for pair

325

250

2105

3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Huge Jumbo margins incl. parts of five adjoining stamps, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $375.00 as 95, $860.00 as 98)

300

2106

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Complete reconstruction of the Right Pane of Plate One Late, the 100 positions mounted on one page, incl. ten ms. cancels, others handstamps with towns and grids (two red and sixteen blue), virtually complete imprint, high percentage with three or four margins, slightly mixed condition, still a nice plating for the specialist, Scott Retail as 100 ordinary used stamps

1,500

700

2107

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Reconstruction of left and right panes of Plate 1 Late, wide range of shades and cancels, small recuts etc., quality better than most plating charts but some flaws to be expected, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as 200 ordinary stamps with no premium for cancels

3,000

900

2108

No Lot.

2109

5c Red Brown (12). Disturbed original gum, large margins all around, rich color, torn in half vertically and skillfully rejoined, Extremely Fine looking, an affordable rarity in outstanding appearance, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate

30,000

1,700

2110

5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, remarkably rich and vibrant color, light strike of New Orleans circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY-CANCELLED LARGE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.

With 2002 P.F. certificate

950

1,200

2111

5c Red Brown (12). Full to large margins, deep rich color and light circular datestamp, Extremely Fine

950

650

2112

5c Red Brown (12). Ample to huge margins, lovely color with neat New Orleans circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate

950

550

2113

5c Red Brown (12). Clear stitch watermark, large margins to full, bright shade, face-free strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, Brun backstamp

950

600

2114

5c Red Brown (12). Intense shade and impression, large to full margins, neat strikes of New Orleans circular datestamps, Very Fine and choice, with 1982 P.F. certificate

950

600

2115

5c Red Brown (12). Horizontal pair, large even margins all around, bright shade, neat strike of "New Orleans La. Mar. 8, 1857" circular datestamp, small scoring line at bottom left in margin only, right stamp light diagonal crease, small scissors-cut and tiny toned spot at bottom right, appears Extremely Fine, attractive and scarce multiple, with 2008 P.F. certificate

2,200

950

2116

10c Green, Ty. I (13). Part original gum, full to huge margins incl. bottom right corner sheet margins, deep rich color, some toning on the face has been skillfully removed

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE 10-CENT TYPE I 1855 ISSUE IS RARE IN UNUSED CONDITION, ESPECIALLY WITH ORIGINAL GUM.

With 1988 P.F. certificate "with part original gum and toned on the face", the toning has been subsequently been removed

18,000

5,250

2117

10c Green, Ty. I (13). Large to huge margins, magnificent deep intense color, circular datestamps, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

950

1,200

2118

10c Green, Ty. I (13). Full margins all around, marvelous deep rich color, bold face-free corner circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,200.00)

950

1,200

2119

10c Green, Ty. I (13). Huge margins to clear incl. part of sheet margin at bottom, intense shade and impression, neat circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine, Brun backstamp

950

475

2120

10c Green, Ty. I (13). Horizontal pair, large even margins, light strikes of grid and red circular datestamp cancels, Very Fine and choice, scarce multiple, the 10c Type I's come only from the bottom row, therefore the only multiples are pairs or strips (all blocks are combinations with other types), with 1976 P.F. certificate

2,200

3,000

2121

10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large margins all around, bright shade, neat strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine

200

180

2122

10c Green, Ty. II (14). Position 18R, large to huge margins, lovely color and light circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 2001 P.F. and 1990 P.S.E. certificates

200

160

2123

10c Green, Ty. II (14). Horizontal pair, huge margins to full incl. trace of adjoining stamp at top right, rich color on bright paper, bold grid cancels, Extremely Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate

450

650

2124

10c Green, Ty. II, III (14, 15). No. 14 Pos. 33L, mostly large to huge margins, rich colors, circular datestamps, Very Fine and choice lot, 1989 and 1981 P.F. certificates respectively

400

325

2125

10c Green, Ty. III (15). Large even margins, rich color on bright paper, face-free strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine

200

225

2126

10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 64L1, recut at top and bottom, large to huge margins, rich color, bold strike of New York circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. A STRIKING LARGE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE IV WITH DOUBLE RECUT.

Position 64L1 is the only Type IV (recut) position on the plate that is recut at both top and bottom.

With 1982 P.F. certificate

2,100

2,400

2127

10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 86L1, recut at top, huge margins to full at left, bright shade, unobtrusive strikes of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. A PARTICULARLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE IV.

With copy of 1985 P.F. certificate

1,700

3,500

2128

10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 3R1, recut at top, one of the "misplaced" relief positions, large to huge margins, rich color, circular datestamps, faint toning top and bottom, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate

1,700

650

2129

10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, huge margins to clear, neat strike of Sacramento circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate

1,800

1,300

2130

10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 65L1, recut at top, ample to large margins, huge top and bottom, deep rich color, grid cancel and small part of red transit, Very Fine, with 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates

1,700

1,300

2131

12c Black (17). Original gum, large margins to barely touched at top right, intense shade and impression, some minor natural gum wrinkling not mentioned on accompanying certificate

VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE.

With 1976 P.F. certificate

6,500

1,600

2132

12c Black (17). Block of four, original gum, ample to huge margins incl. right sheet margin, clear impression, couple creases, minor surface scuffs affecting all but top left stamp and vertical crease between top stamps ending in small tear

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-UM MULTIPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1851 AND ONE OF THE FEW WITH PART OF THE SHEET MARGINS.

With 2007 P.F. certificate

35,000

4,500

2133

12c Black (17). Large to huge margins all around incl. traces of adjoining stamps at left and bottom, clear impression, pretty blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem

360

1,900

2134

12c Black (17). Huge margins incl. traces of adjoining stamps on three sides, intense shade and clear impression, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1980 and 2002 P.F. certificates

350

1,400

2135

12c Black (17). Ample margins all around, deep red Cleveland O. circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate

370

350

2136

12c Black (17). Position 54L1, clear to large margins, clear impression, circular datestamp, Very Fine

350

200

2137

12c Black (17). Huge margins incl. part of three adjoining stamps, intense shade and impression, faint strike of blue circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice

360

350

2138

12c Black (17). Position 24L1, huge margins to just clear at top, blue cancel, Very Fine

360

160

2139

12c Black (17). Large margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, bright shade, bold grid cancel, Very Fine

350

250

2140

12c Black (17). Ample margins to barely in, used with Hawaii 1853 5c Blue, Thick White Wove (5), large margins incl. sheet margin at right, tiny corner crease at top left, tied on small piece by "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 20, 1859" circular datestamp and also by part of red Honolulu circular datestamp, vertical file fold affecting sheet margin of 5c stamp, 12c stamp some toning, still Very Fine, scarce combination, Scott Retail for the combination on cover $12,000.00

E. 1,000-1,500

550

2141

12c Black, Part India Paper (17 var.). Position 30L1, margins to slightly in, dark blue Philadelphia circular datestamp (the usual source of this paper variety), nearly Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate

1,100

160

2142

12c Black, Part India Paper (17 var.). Position 22L1, margins to barely in, dark blue Philadelphia circular datestamp (the usual source of this paper variety), top left corner crease, otherwise Fine, with 1971 P.F. certificate

1,100

160

2143

12c Black (17). Three singles and horizontal pair, all Plate 1 center line positions (1R, 11R, 51-52R and 70L), circular datestamps, small faults (not visible from front), Very Good-Fine appearance

1,800

350

2144

12c Black (17). Three singles, Positions 46R, 52R and 59R, mostly large to huge margins, red cancels (grid and two circular datestamps), one of latter Mobile Ala. "Paint" type, small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance

1,110

325

2145

12c Black (17). Eleven singles and horizontal pair, three to four margins, all plates, faults, nearly all small or trivial, Very good-Fine appearance