Sale 1206 — United States Stamps and Confederate States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 July, 2019
Category — Private Die Proprietary
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
816
Wm. Bond & Co., 4c Black, Silk Paper (RO32b). Intense shade and impression, wide margins, trivial corner perf crease at bottom left, Very Fine, ex Himpsl and Inman
275
275
817
Cramer & Kemp, 1c Ultramarine, Old Paper (RO66u). Small faults and some very minor staining, Very Fine appearing example of the scarcer Ultramarine shade variety, with 2014 P.F. certificate
750
300
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Gardner, Beer & Co., 1c Black, Pink Paper (RO86c). Intense shade, choice centering, tiny tear at left is barely noticeable, Very Fine appearance, ex Inman
300
140
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Wm. Gates, 6c Black, Old Paper (RO90a). Wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, unusually choice quality for a large-format Match stamp, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2012 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
200
425
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T. Gorman & Bro., 1c Green, Old Paper (RO98a). Inverted "T. G. & B., July 1867" printed cancel, affixed to box top for Superior Friction Matches, Very Fine, rare and desirable attached to the box top, highly exhibitable, ex Bulkley
E. 300-400
425
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Greenleaf & Co., 3c Carmine, Silk Paper (RO101b). Full to wide margins, tiny perf thin at bottom, appears Very Fine, a remarkably difficult issue to locate, while not the subject of a census in the Aldrich book, the West book notes he has seen between 30 and 40 copies, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman
175
375
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L. G. Hunt, 1c Black, Old Paper (RO113a). Bright shade, slightly soiled corner perf tip, Fine
850
600
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V. R. Powell, 1c Black, Buff Wrapper, Cut to Shape (RO150a). Usual faults and mounted on tissue paper to minimize the faults, Fine appearance, only 21 of the cut to shape buff wrappers are recorded in Aldrich census, at least 15 of which are faulty to some degree, this paper is very fragile and prone to damage, with 2014 P.F. certificate
2,750
750
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D. M. Richardson, 1c Red, Old Paper (RO154a). Bright color, fresh and Fine, a surprisingly scarce stamp, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2012 P.F. certificate (VG-F 60)
175
475
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San Francisco Match Co., 12c Blue, Silk Paper (RO165b). Deep rich color, attractive margins, few short perfs at upper right, Fine appearing example of this popular issue, the Aldrich census records 71 copies of which perhaps a third or less are sound
550
1,100
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CANNED FRUIT, T. Kensett & Co., 1c Green, Old Paper (RP1a). Deep rich color, centered to bottom but sides and top are wide, single pulled perf at top not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine appearance, a scarce example of the only Private Die Canned Fruit stamp, 20 of the 27 examples recorded in Aldrich census are faulty, many profoundly so and a number also showing rust stains from the fruit cans, this example with a relatively minor flaw is desirable, small backstamp, ex "Scarsdale", with 2004 A.P.S. certificate
2,500
1,600
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J. C. Ayer & Co., 4c Blue, Silk Paper, Imperforate (RS10b). Ample to huge margins including top right corner sheet margins, showing clear outline of the plate, bright color, light creases, appears Extremely Fine, desirable with the corner sheet margin
450
225
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Collins Brothers, 1c Black, Silk Paper (RS59b). Bright and fresh, faint crease, Fine appearance, a surprisingly difficult issue to obtain
1,000
225
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Cook & Bernheimer, 4c Blue, Watermarked Paper (RS61d). Wide margins and well-centered, rich color, small thin spot and few perf flaws, otherwise Very Fine, ex "Scarsdale"
140
150
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Dalley's Galvanic Horse Salve, 2c Green, Old, Silk and Watermarked Papers (RS73a, RS37b, RS37d). One of each, rich colors, small flaws including thins on last, Fine appearing trio of this beautiful and popular horse design
725
300
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Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black, Old Paper (RS99a). Two repaired tears, one of which severed the stamp, a few light stains, Fine appearance, only 26 are recorded in the Aldrich book, most of which are off center and faulty, ex Tolman and "Scarsdale"
2,500
425
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Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black, Pink Paper (RS99c). Scissors-separated but with intact perfs all around, bright and fresh, two light vertical creases, Fine appearance, scarce with only 31 examples recorded in Aldrich book, of which at least 20 have faults
1,750
700
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Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black, Pink Paper (RS99c). Scissors-separated removing nearly half of the perforations on one side, very scarce, only 31 examples are recorded in Aldrich book and at least 20 have faults, ex Eagle
1,750
300
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Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black, Watermarked (RS99d). Strong impression, thin spot and a couple trivial creases, Fine appearing example of this scarce issue, only 22 recorded in Aldrich book
1,750
550
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Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS100a). Deep shade, some small faults but in better condition than usually found, Fine appearance, only 33 recorded in Aldrich book
1,000
350
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E. T. Hazeltine, 4c Black, Old Paper (RS103a). Bright and fresh color and paper, thin spot, Fine appearance, only 28 recorded in the Aldrich book
1,000
300
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John F. Henry, 2c Violet, Old Paper (RS112a). Bright color, few faults including light creases and tear, otherwise Fine, scarce, only 34 are recorded in the Aldrich book and less than ten are potentially sound
900
350
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John F. Henry, 2c Violet, Old Paper (RS112a). Small flaws including thins and couple tiny stains, appears Fine, scarce with only 34 recorded in Aldrich book, of which at least 25 are faulty
900
325
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J. E. Hetherington, 3c Black, Watermarked, Imperforate (RS121di). Original gum, large margins, small thin, Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail $2,250.00 as a pair
E. 200-300
300
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Holloway's Pills and Ointment, 1c Blue, Old Paper (RS125a). Horizontal pair, full to clear margins, just touching at top left, deep color, each stamp with a large sealed tear, Fine appearance, only 43 are recorded in Aldrich book and only a tiny number of pairs exist, Scott Retail as singles
1,500
225
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Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 2c Black, Watermarked (RS145d). Large margins to full, detailed impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK D. JAYNE & SON IMPERFORATE ISSUE ON WATERMARKED PAPER.
Only 17 are recorded in the Aldrich book, of which 8 are reported as potentially sound. Ex Tolman and "Scarsdale". With 2012 P.F. certificate
1,400
1,000
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Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 4c Green, Pink Paper (RS146c). Mostly large margins, deep color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, a scarce stamp, especially in this quality, only 28 recorded in the Aldrich census, with 2014 P.F. certificate
1,500
1,100
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Jacob Lippman & Brother, 4c Blue, Old Paper (RS163a). Wonderfully fresh and bright, trivial light thin spot, Fine appearance, a scarce stamp with only 22 recorded in Aldrich book, ex "Scarsdale", with 2012 P.F. certificate
2,000
1,500
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Alvah Littlefield, 4c Green, Old Paper (RS165a). Rich color, a few small neat repairs, reperfed, otherwise Fine, a scarce stamp which is almost always faulty, the Aldrich census records 21 copies and over half are confirmed as faulty, with 2014 P.F. certificate
2,000
250
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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
225
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T. W. Marsden, 4c Black, Old Paper (RS176a). Deep shade and crisp impression, accompanying certificate notes short perf at bottom which is negligible, Fine, an attractive example of this issue, of which only 40 are recorded in Aldrich book, ex "Scarsdale", with 2012 P.F. certificate
525
550
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Bennett Pieters & Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS192a). Faults including 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
400
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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
325
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J. E. Schwartz & Co., 1c Lake, Pink Paper (RS215c). Large margins to barely touched at right, brilliant color, Fine and scarce, only 26 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which approximately half are sound, "G.S.D." backstamp
1,100
700
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Dr. E. L. Soule & Co., Syracuse Wrapper, 1c Blue, Silk Paper, Foreign Entry (RS227b var). Showing foreign entry of the design of No. RT1, large margins, a few faults but better than the truly defective condition normally encountered, Very Fine appearance, scarce, this is the first on silk paper we have offered since 2008
1,500
650
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Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange, Die Cut, Old Paper, (RS235a). Brilliant color, faults and small repairs, Fine appearance, only 17 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which only two are potentially sound
2,500
850
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Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange, Die Cut, Old Paper (RS235a). Full to large margins all around, strong color, small faults including some creases and a few tears, small nick in the left margin, Very Fine appearance, only 17 recorded in the Aldrich book, all known examples have faults to some degree
2,500
600
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Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange, Die Cut, Old Paper (RS235a). Bright color, repaired and affixed to backing, still appears Fine, rare with only seventeen recorded in the Aldrich book of which only two are potentially sound
2,500
190
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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
950
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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 third unduplicated example we have offered since keeping computerized records
1,100
400
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Private Die Medicine Balance. Nine items, including strip of three of No. RS10a, singles of Nos. RS16a, RS31c with part double perforations at top, RS36a, RS73a, RS110c, RS120d, RS134b and RS191a, each item catalogues over $250.00 and most are over $400.00, some faults to be expected but still a scarce and desirable group
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5,750
2,100
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E. W. Hoyt & Co., 2c Black, Watermarked, Imperforate (RT8d). Strong impression, light vertical crease and thinned at bottom, Very Fine appearance, 32 examples recorded in the Aldrich book
900
225
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E. W. Hoyt & Co., 4c Black, Watermarked (RT10d). Clear watermark, intense shade, faint creases at endsVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE E. W. HOYT & CO. 4-CENT IMPERFORATE ISSUE ON WATERMARKED PAPER.
The Aldrich book records only 18 examples, 11 of which are reported with faults.
Ex Tolman and "Scarsdale". With 2012 P.F. certificate
1,750
1,600
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George W. Laird, 3c Black, Pink Paper (RT14c). Large margins to clear at left, Fine, scarce, only 40 are contained in the Aldrich census
1,000
600
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George W. Laird, 3c Black, Watermarked (RT14d). Large margins including huge sheet margin at top, crisp impression, small thin and a stain on back just barely shows thru, Extremely Fine appearance, 42 are recorded in the Aldrich census
800
300
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George W. Laird, 3c Black, Watermarked (RT14d). Large margins, deep thin spot breaks the paper below portrait, otherwise Very Fine, only 42 are recorded in the Aldrich census
800
275
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R. & G. A. Wright, 4c Green, Old and Silk Papers (RT25a, RT25b). Both with full to wide margins and lightly canceled, latter with thin spots and reperfed at top and left, Very Fine appearance, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2012 P.F. certificates
270
225
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Match & Medicine Collection. Extensive collection on stock pages, wide range of issues from Match, Medicine and Perfume, lots of better items with Scott Retail in the hundreds of dollars and a few $1,000.00 or more, condition is mixed as always with some faults to be found but the collector acquired most of these one at a time and sought attractive appearing stamps, overall Fine-Very Fine appearing and valuable collection, owner's inventory accompanies and totals more than $30,000.00 Scott Retail
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E. 7,500-10,000
29,000
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A. Dougherty, 5c Blue, Experimental Silk Paper (RU4e). Deep rich color, clearly evident short blue silk fibers, light diagonal crease and small corner crease, Fine appearance, ex "Scarsdale", with 2007 P.F. certificate
1,500
650
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