Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Officials
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1525
Benjamin Huntington. Revolutionary War General, delegate from Connecticut (Continental Congresses of 1780-84, 1787-88), free frank "Benj. Huntington" on autograph letter signed to Governor Huntington in Hartford Conn., partly clear strike of "NEW-YORK * May* 26" straightline datestamp and matching "Free" handstamp, letter dated May 26, 1790, discusses a vote in the House of Representatives to accept Continental Bills "at Seventy five for one", address panel and contents separated and reattached, otherwise Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 400-500
0
1526
Elisha Whittlesey. Free frank as Comptroller on Treasury Department imprint cover to Quebec, Canada, addressed to "Hon. H. S. Conger (of Wisconsin), Passenger on the 'Anglo-Saxon'", "Washington City D.C. Free Jun. 27, 1861" circular datestamp, blue crayon "10", large red "ADV." Advertised handstamp applied at Quebec (scarce marking), Montreal and Quebec receiving backstamps, small stain at top right barely affecting signature, Very Fine, extremely unusual usage, with 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
0
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P
1c-$20.00 Officials, Plate Proofs on Card (O1P4-O93P4). Complete less 2c and 3c Agriculture, also incl. some duplicates a few India plate proofs and eight of the eleven Treasury "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs in Brown and a Green 12c Agriculture, virtually all Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,815
600
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P
1c-30c Agriculture, Plate Proofs on India (O1P3-O9P3). Blocks of four on original card, wonderfully fresh and all with large margins, Extremely Fine
585
475
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P
1c-30c Agriculture, Plate Proofs on India (O1P3-O9P3). Blocks of four, large to huge margins, on card and so free from the usual defects that can plague this paper, Very Fine and choice set
585
250
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1c-30c Agriculture (O1-O9). Part to mostly full original gum, some h.r., virtually all Fine-Very Fine
3,225
500
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1c Agriculture (O1). Mint N.H. block of four, radiant color, Fine-Very Fine, a very scarce block, especially in this choice post-office fresh condition, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as four Mint N.H. singles (hinged block of four catalogs $1,200.00)
2,400
1,900
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2c Agriculture (O2). Original gum, huge Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, beautiful glowing color, Extremely Fine Gem, an outstanding original-gum example of the 2c Agriculture with few (if any) peers
230
1,400
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2c Agriculture (O2). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, nearly Jumbo margins and exceptionally well-centered, unusual dark color, either oxidized or the Olive Yellow shade, Extremely Fine
230
475
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2c Agriculture (O2). Block of four, original gum, bottom left stamp Mint N.H., deep rich color, Fine-Very Fine and attractive, with 1990 P.F. certificate
1,000
475
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3c Agriculture (O3). Mint N.H., nice margins and centering, Olive Yellow shade, Very Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate
460
450
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3c Agriculture (O3). Original gum, faintly hinged, fabulous wide even margins and almost precisely centered, remarkably beautiful vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, truly exceptional, with 1992 P.F. certificate for block
210
650
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3c Agriculture (O3). Block of four, original gum, barely hinged if at all, Fine-Very Fine, a magnificent and very scarce block, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged block of four (four Mint N.H. singles catalog $1,840.00)
1,000
1,400
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6c Agriculture (O4). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge Jumbo margins, attractive golden yellow color, Extremely Fine Gem, without question the finest example of this stamp in existence, with 1984 P.F. certificate
240
0
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6c Agriculture (O4). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $590.00), of the three graded copies this shares the distinction of being the highest grade awarded to date
240
425
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6c Agriculture (O4). Block of four, original gum, possibly Mint N.H., wonderfully fresh and Fine-Very Fine, a very scarce block and rare in this choice condition, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged block of four (four Mint N.H. singles catalog $2,100.00)
1,150
1,100
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10c Agriculture (O5). Original gum, precisely centered with bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
500
750
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10c Agriculture (O5). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractive margins and exceptionally well-centered, lovely vivid color, Extremely Fine
500
850
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10c Agriculture (O5). Block of four, original gum, one faintly hinged, other three appear Mint N.H., beautiful color, Fine-Very Fine, probably the finest block of the 10c Agriculture extant, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged block of four (one hinged and three Mint N.H. singles catalog $3,950.00)
2,250
2,100
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12c Agriculture (O6). Original gum, lightly hinged, essentially perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
425
450
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12c Agriculture (O6). Original gum, faintly hinged, handsome margins and attractively centered, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
425
325
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12c Agriculture (O6). Block of four, original gum, faint fingerprint mark on one otherwise Mint N.H., other three appear Mint N.H., glowing color, Fine, probably as choice as this rare block exists, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged block of four (four Mint N.H. singles catalog $3,800.00)
1,850
1,400
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15c Agriculture (O7). Mint N.H., wide margins, rich color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 1990 P.F. certificate for block
950
475
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15c Agriculture (O7). Original gum, small h.r., vibrant color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $940.00)
425
650
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15c Agriculture (O7). Block of four, original gum, trace of faint fingerprint on one, otherwise Mint N.H., beautiful color, Fine-Very Fine, and exceedingly rare block and probably as fine as it exists, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as four Mint N.H. singles (hinged block of four catalogs $1,850.00)
3,800
2,600
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24c Agriculture (O8). Original gum, exceptional centering, vivid color, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate
425
0
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24c Agriculture (O8). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, excellent color, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
425
325
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24c Agriculture (O8). Mint N.H. block of four, vivid color, Very Fine, probably the finest 24c Agriculture block extant, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as four Mint N.H. singles (hinged block of four catalogs $1,850.00)
3,800
3,250
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30c Agriculture (O9). Original gum, choice margins and impeccable centering, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. certificate
500
1,500
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30c Agriculture (O9). Mint N.H. block of four, wonderfully fresh and bright, attractively centered, Fine-Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as four Mint N.H. singles (hinged block of four catalogs $2,250.00)
4,800
3,500
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30c Agriculture (O9). Block of nine with selvage at left, radiant color, original gum, center horizontal row of three Mint N.H., Very Good, Scott Retail as three Mint N.H. singles and six hinged singles
6,600
1,000
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1c Agriculture (O1). Horizontal pair, deep rich color, tied by cork cancels on front only of obsolete Department of Agriculture Official Business corner card cover which is affixed to a wrapper, to Lanconia Ind., small tears and soiling, Very Fine appearance, scarce, one of only two recorded pairs on cover of the 1c Agriculture and one of only ten recorded covers, ex Ackerman, Knapp, Hughes, Waud and Markovits
E. 2,000-3,000
4,000
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2c Agriculture (O2). Cancelled by bright red circular cork cancel, matching "Washington D.C. Feb. 12" (1875) circular datestamp on "Department of Agriculture, Official Business" imprint cover to Indiana Senator Daniel D. Pratt at the Capitol, neat receipt docketing, refolded around edges (flap inside and sealed shut), small sealed tear at top leftVERY FINE APPEARANCE AND BEAUTIFULLY CANCELLED IN RED. ONE OF SEVEN RECORDED COVERS (AND FIVE WRAPPERS) WITH THE 2-CENT AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT STAMP.
Alan C. Campbell reported six 2c covers and four wrappers in his 2002 census of Agriculture covers (Chronicle No. 194), but the 2004 Bennett catalogue of the Markovits collection raised the numbers to seven and five. Based on the data in the Campbell census, this is the only 2c Agriculture cover postmarked in red.
Ex Hughes and Starnes.
E. 2,500-3,500
3,750
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2c Agriculture (O2). Horizontal pair, rich color, tied by corks, "Washington D.C. Mar. 28" circular datestamp on Official Business cover to "Hon. J. A. McMahon, U.S. House of Rep's.", few short perfs, light bend at left, cover with light soilingVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED PAIR OF THE 2-CENT AGRICULTURE ON A FULL COVER.
Ex Markovits.
E. 5,000-7,500
4,000
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2c Agriculture (O2). Horizontal pair, intense color (some oxidation), tied between perfs by cork cancel official wrapper label to Charlotte Tenn., some soiling and toning, otherwise Very Fine, scarce pair of the 2c Agriculture on a wrapper label paying four-times the circular rate, only twelve covers or labels with the 2c are recorded, ex Markovits
E. 750-1,000
1,100
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3c Agriculture (O3). Brilliant color, cancelled by quartered cork, indistinct Washington D.C. circular datestamp on official imprint cover to Brookville Md., missing top flap, trivial edgewear, Very Fine, ex Turner
900
800
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3c Agriculture (O3). Superbly centered, tied by quartered cork cancel, "Washington D.C. Jul. 30" circular datestamp on "Department of Agriculture, Official Business" imprint cover to Laconia Ind., upper right corner slightly clipped, otherwise Very Fine, Campbell reported 11 covers (2002) but Markovits catalog (2004) reports 21 covers with the 3c Agriculture, ex Starnes
E. 750-1,000
700
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3c Agriculture (O3). Rich color, tied by cork cancel on official imprint cover used as a label on a wrapper to Hamilton Ga., stamp with few flaws incl. crease at top left, wrapper with some wear, otherwise Fine, scarce triple-rate circular usage, reported to be the only recorded example of the 3c Agriculture used on a wrapper, ex Martovits
E. 300-400
700
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6c Agriculture (O4). Intense color, tied by bold strike of quartered cork, "Washington D.C. Aug. 11" circular datestamp on official imprint cover to Tuskegee Ala., slightly reduced at right where roughly opened and barely affecting stamp, minor edge repair at rightVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR REPORTED COVERS BEARING THE 6-CENT AGRICULTURE.
The other recorded covers are all oversize. Ex Ackerman, Knapp, Anderson, Waud and Markovits
7,500
7,500
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10c Agriculture (O5). Bright color, tied by bold circular cork cancel and also with ms. "X" cancel on complete "Department of Agriculture, Public Document" imprint label affixed to large part of folded package wrapper, signed by Frederick Watts (Commissioner), addressed to Rutledge, Grainger Co., Tenn., minor stainsONE OF THREE RECORDED USAGES OF THE 10-CENT AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT STAMP, ALL OF WHICH ARE ON "PUBLIC DEPARTMENT" LABELS SIGNED BY FREDERICK WATTS, AND ONLY TWO OF WHICH ARE FULL LABELS.
This is No. 2 of only three 10c Agriculture usages listed in the Campbell census (Chronicle No. 194, May 2002). Campbell incorrectly reported the destination as Rutledge, Virginia, but Grainger County is, in fact, in Eastern Tennessee. The third 10c Agriculture usage listed by Campbell is a portion of the label (essentially a "piece" and offered as such in the Markovits sale). In all three cases the stamp paid the 10c "public document" rate for a single bound volume.
With 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 3,000-4,000
0
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12c Agriculture (O6). Brilliant color, tied by quartered cork, "Washington D.C. Aug. 22" circular datestamp on legal-size official imprint cover to Hamilton Ga., stamp with small tear at top, cover with some toning, vertical file folds and minor edgewearVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES OF THE 12-CENT AGRICULTURE, PAYING FOUR TIMES THE 3-CENT POSTAGE RATE. A GREAT RARITY.
The other recorded usage is on a label. Ex Hughes, Waud and Markovits
11,000
10,500
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TC
1c-10c Executive, "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs (O10TC-O14TC). Complete sets in Black, Scarlet and Green, virtually all Very Fine-Extremely Fine
623
300
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1c-10c Executive (O10-O14). 1c, 3c and 6c unused (no gum or regummed), 2c reperfed, 10c bends, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
2,695
750
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1c Executive (O10). Original gum, lovely margins and very attractively centered, gorgeous color and impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. certificate
850
850
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1c Executive (O10). Brilliant color, unobtrusive but noticeable cancel, Very Fine, scarce in used condition, with 2007 P.F. certificate
475
150
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2c Executive (O11). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered, marvelous color, single nibbed perf at left, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
550
550
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2c Executive (O11). Disturbed original gum, very pretty bright color, exceptional centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
550
250
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3c Executive (O12). Original gum, well-centered, very attractive color, reperfed, Very Fine and choice appearance, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate which does not mention reperfing
700
450
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10c Executive (O14). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, fresh colorEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT ISSUE.
With 1992 P.F. certificate
1,100
2,500
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TC
1c-90c Interior, "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs (O15TC-O24TC). Complete sets in four of the five issued colors (lacks Scarlet), fresh, virtually all Very Fine-Extremely Fine, nice lot
1,662
700
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3c Interior (O17). Top left corner strip of three with part imprint, original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, trivial natural gum bends, Very Fine
240
400
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6c Interior (O18). Brilliant color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; unpriced as used in SMQ
10
650
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10c Interior (O19). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $190.00)
70
225
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90c Interior (O24). Original gum, beautiful wide margins and exceptionally well-centered, bright color and sharp impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate
300
275
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1c-90c Justice (O25-O32, O34). 2c, 24c and 90c unused (no gum), others original gum, 15c short perf, 90c small lightened area, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
4,620
650
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3c Justice (O27). Small rubbed spot at top, tied by circle of wedges and "Washington D.C. May 10 6PM" circular datestamp on cover to Nathan Goff, U.S. District Attorney in Clarksburgh West Va., crimson Department of Justice seal, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, from the Starnes collection
E. 300-400
0
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6c Justice (O28). Exceptional centering, bright color with attractive blue grid cancel, slightly rounded corner perf at bottom left, still Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
47
140
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10c Justice (O29). Original gum, lightly hinged, unusually wide Jumbo margins, handsomely centered, bright color, single slightly shorter perf at top right, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
310
525
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24c Justice (O32). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice margins and precisely centered, lovely bright color on fresh paper, single slightly irregular perf at right, still Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
1,250
1,200
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30c Justice (O33). Rich color, well-balanced margins, light strike of quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
350
900
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90c Justice (O34). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, lovely color and impressionEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ISSUE.
In our experience, virtually all unused examples of the 90c Justice have part or disturbed gum and/or have faults.
With 1991 P.F. certificate
1,900
2,600
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90c Justice (O34). Large part original gum, well-centered, bright color, some trivial perf nibbings, otherwise Very Fine
1,900
275
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TC
1c-90c Navy, State, Treasury, "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs (O35TC-O45TC, O57TC-O67TC, O72TC-O82TC). Brown, Blue and Black sets respectively, Very Fine to mostly Extremely Fine, choice lot
1,378
600
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TC
1c-90c Navy, "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs (O35TC-O45TC). Complete sets in Green and Brown, Very Fine to mostly Extremely Fine
876
400
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1c-90c Navy (O35-O37, O39-O45). 15c and 90c unused (regummed and no gum respectively), others part to full original gum, complete less 6c, overall Fine lot
2,980
500
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2c Navy (O36). Block of four, original gum, top pair h.r., beautiful fresh color, Fine and attractive
750
425
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10c Navy (O40). Original gum, lightly hinged, uncharacteristically wide margins and exceptionally well-centered, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
210
650
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30c Navy (O44). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,350.00), this is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade, as an indication of rarity in such superb condition SMQ does not even price this issue in the grade of 98
325
1,500
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30c Navy (O44). Original gum, magnificent margins and centering, gorgeous pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. certificate
325
1,600
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1c-90c State (O57-O67). Original gum except 24c unused (no gum), 3c small stain, 7c couple nibbed perfs, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, 30c nice
4,235
700
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6c State (O60). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, some excess gum on stamp, tied by quartered cork cancel, "Washington D.C. Aug. 13" circular datestamp on legal-size "Department of State" imprint cover to Charles W. Riley, Consul General of the Orange Free State, in Philadelphia Pa., intact red wax seal, receiving backstamp, stamp with tiny tear and small diagonal crease at top right, otherwise Extremely Fine, outstanding quality for this scarce 6c State usage, ex Ackerman, with 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
0
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30c State (O66). Original gum, wonderfully fresh and essentially precisely centered, marvelous deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
500
800
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90c State (O67). Part original gum with h.r. and small paper remnants, uncommonly wide margins, attractive soft color, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. certificate
1,050
350
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$2.00 State (O68). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, handsome colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE STATE DEPARTMENT DOLLAR VALUE IN THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1993 P.F. certificate
1,500
1,900
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$2.00 State (O68). Large part original gum, strong frame color, intense vignette shade, perfs close to barely in, Very Good
1,500
225
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$5.00 State (O69). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, beautiful strong colors with sharp impression on crisp paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A REMARKABLY WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 STATE DEPARTMENT.
With 1988 P.F. certificate
6,500
0
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$10.00 State (O70). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful margins with essentially perfect centering, fresh, lovely colorsEXTREMELY FINE. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE $10.00 STATE DEPARTMENT EXTANT.
With 1988 P.F. certificate
4,750
8,500
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$10.00 State (O70). Unused (no gum), bright colors, right perfs close but clear, tiny tear at bottom right, appears Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
2,750
500
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$20.00 State (O71). Original gum, beautifully centered, fresh colors, some slight perf tip gum soakingEXTREMELY FINE. THE $20.00 STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUE IS RARELY SEEN WITH SUCH PRECISE CENTERING.
With 1995 P.F. certificate which does not mention the gum soaks
5,000
4,250
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1c-90c Treasury (O72-O82). 1c, 15c and 90c unused (no gum or regummed), others part to full original gum, 15c small scuff spot, generally Fine-Very Fine
2,435
325
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1c-90c Treasury (O72-O74, O77-O82). 2c and 10c unused (no gum), 30c disturbed original gum, others original gum, Fine lot
2,380
450
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1c Treasury (O72). Original gum, Jumbo margins and exceptionally well-centered, marvelous deep color, Extremely Fine
115
375
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6c Treasury (O75). Original gum, bright shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $310.00)
115
300
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15c Treasury (O79). Block of four, original gum, three Mint N.H., few minor bends, Fine, Scott Retail as one hinged and three Mint N.H. singles
2,240
375
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24c Treasury (O80). Original gum, precisely centered, sharp color, couple trifling nibbed perfs, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
650
300
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90c Treasury (O82). Original gum, lightly hinged, remarkably beautiful centering, attractive soft color, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate for block
400
700
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90c Treasury (O82). Handsome wide margins, blue cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
16
225
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TC
1c-90c War, "Atlanta" Trial Color Proofs (O83TC-O93TC). Black and Green, complete less 30c Green, couple Fine to virtually all Extremely Fine, the Black set especially nice
903
0
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1c-90c War (O83-O93). 1c, 12c and 90c unused (no gum or regummed), others original gum, few trifling flaws, nearly all Fine-Very Fine
1,965
300
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1c-30c War (O83, O87-O88, O90-O92). Original gum, offset on back of 30c, others lightly hinged, also incl. extra 15c, exceptionally fresh, overall Very Fine
1,135
700
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1c War (O83). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful margins and centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate for block
230
275
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7c War (O87). Original gum, lightly hinged, marvelous wide margins of near Jumbo proportions, handsomely centered, fresh and crisp, lovely color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
160
350
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24c War (O91). Mint N.H., handsomely centered with lovely bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
175
225
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24c War (O91). Original gum, very lightly hinged, bright color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $370.00)
80
425
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30c War (O92). Original gum, essentially precise centering, light pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $540.00)
125
650
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1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (O94). Without gum as issued, choice centering, vibrant colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT AGRICULTURE AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING ON SOFT PAPER. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
With 2006 P.F. certificate
6,000
6,000
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1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (O94). Without gum as issued, completely sound and almost perfectly centered, magnificent glowing colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXISTING EXAMPLES OF THE ONE-CENT AGRICULTURE ON SOFT PAPER AND PERHAPS THE MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND OF ALL DEPARTMENTAL ISSUES IN THIS HIGH QUALITY.
With 1994 P.F. certificate
6,000
6,000
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1c Agriculture, Soft Paper (O94). Without gum as issued, central thinning, Very Good appearance, rare, one of the most elusive of all Official Issues
6,000
700
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3c Agriculture, Soft Paper (O95). Original gum, lightly hinged, marvelous centering with wonderful depth of color, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 P.F. certificate
550
1,200
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1625
1c Interior, Soft Paper (O96). Original gum, lightly hinged and attractively centered, classic soft pastel shade of the Interior Department Soft Paper issue, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 P.F. certificate for block
300
275
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3c Interior, Soft Paper (O98). Mint N.H., wonderfully wide Jumbo margins, pastel shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $26.00 as 90 hinged, $46.00 as 95 hinged), also incl. piece of right selvage that has subsequently fallen off
22
325
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10c Interior, Soft Paper (O100). Original gum, lightly hinged, unusually wide margins, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
110
275
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24c Interior, Soft Paper (O103). Unused (no gum), fresh and bright with the characteristic pastel shade of the Soft Paper issue, slightly off-center as is the vast majority of the known population of this scarce Official
2,100
325
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3c Justice, Soft Paper (O106). Well-centered, tied by bluish-black oval grid, partly clear matching "Washington D.C. (1879 May?) 25, 6 P.M." duplex circular datestamp on legal-size cover to Nathan Goff, U.S. Attorney in Clarksburgh West Va., with "Office of the Solicitor of the Treasury" imprint, neat court docketing with May 1879 date, stamp partly lifted at lower left corner to check paper, toned vertical bands from bundling, otherwise Very Fine, there were two deliveries of 3c Soft Paper stamps: one in March 1879 and the other in August 1883; this cover is similar to the ex-Lockyear cover with the 3c Soft Paper also cancelled by the steel duplex device in July 1879, with 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
0
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6c Justice, Soft Paper (O107). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered, attractive bluish purple color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
450
600
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30c Treasury, Soft Paper (O112). Original gum, light creases and minor gum toning, also incl. used single with leaf cancel, minor flaws, Fine appearing lot
2,825
275
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2c War, Soft Paper (O115). Top imprint and plate no. 35 block of fourteen, original gum, light selvage strengthening, stamps Mint N.H., small separation, Fine-Very Fine with a few in the top row Extremely Fine Gems
224
750
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3c War, Soft Paper, Imperforate (O116a). Vertical pair, unused (no gum), large balanced margins all around, top stamp couple thin spots, Extremely Fine appearance, very rare Official Issue error, with 1978 P.F. certificate
5,000
2,300
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10c War, Soft Paper (O118). Original gum, Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, beautiful soft color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. certificate
65
550
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$1.00 Postal Savings (O123). Mint N.H., fabulous wide margins and unbelievably well-centered, pristine Ultramarine color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1990 P.F. certificate
450
2,400
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S
1c-30c Agriculture, Specimen Ovpt. (O1S-O9S). Without gum as issued, appears to be a hand-picked set with no trimmed perfs or unattractive centering, Fine-Very Fine
2,335
3,250
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S
1c-30c Agriculture, Specimen Ovpt. (O1S-O9S). Without gum as issued, 1c huge natural s.e. at right, 6c light discoloration spot, 10c some short perfs, otherwise generally Fine
2,335
475
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S
1c-30c Agriculture, Specimen Ovpt. (O1S-O5S, O7S, O9S). Without gum as issued, 2c and 6c small thin spots, 10c light crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
1,685
425
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S
1c Agriculture, "Sepcimen" Error (O1Sa). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, wide margins, Very Fine, scarce, about 20 are known
2,500
1,200
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S
1c Agriculture, Specimen Ovpt., Small Dotted "i" (O1Sc). Without gum as issued, huge top margin, perfs just in at right, Very Good, scarce
500
160
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2c Agriculture, Specimen Ovpt. (O2S). Block of six with plate no. 64 at top, without gum as issued, radiant color, fresh and Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
385
6,500
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S
1c-90c Justice, Specimen Ovpt. (O25S-O27S, O29S-O32S, O34S). Without gum as issued, complete less 6c and 30c, 3c reperfed right, 12c a bit faded and 24c naturally trimmed perfs, otherwise Fine
5,485
1,000
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1c Justice, "Sepcimen" Error (O25Sa). Without gum as issued, bright color, faint diagonal crease, appears Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
1,900
600
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S
1c-30c Navy, Specimen Ovpt. (O35S-O37S, O40S, O44S). Without gum as issued, 3c huge natural s.e. at right, 10c couple nibbed perfs, 30c light staining, otherwise Fine lot, 30c with 1977 P.F. certificate
3,192
750
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S
1c Post Office, Specimen Ovpt., Inverted Ovpt. (O47Sb). Without gum as issued, fresh and crisp, Fine, rare Official Specimen error
2,750
1,500
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S
1c-24c State, Specimen Ovpt. (O57S-O62S, O65S). Without gum as issued, 1c-10c well-centered, Fine or better; 24c unusually wide margins, Very Fine and quite handsome
1,685
850
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S
1c-90c War, Specimen Ovpt. (O83S-O85S, O87S-O93S). Without gum as issued, complete less 6c, some trifling perf flaws, otherwise generally Fine
7,475
1,800
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S
Official Specimen Ovpts. Without gum as issued, sixteen, eleven different, mostly the less expensive values but does incl. Nos. O36xS (two) and O75S and O76S, the 6c inexplicably regummed, the 7c nice, generally Fine with some better
2,997
1,500
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Agriculture Department Cancellation Collection (Nos. O1-O9, O95). Outstanding mounted exhibition collection of 283 used stamps, incl. two complete used sets plus two 3c Soft Papers, cancels with crossroads, geometrics, colored with reds and violets, cities incl. New York, Chicago, New Haven and Oakland Cal (1945 yeardate), better fancy cancels with letters, "US", stars, radial designs, targets, bullseyes, bars, grids, skull and bones, "POD", "OK", "Paid" and Maltese Crosses, mostly Fine-Very Fine, a wonderful and valuable holding and ideal for a Departmental Issues specialist
E. 7,500-10,000
6,250
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Official Multiples. Sixteen items, incl. No. O16 imprint and plate no. block of fourteen, O99 imprint and plate no. block of twelve, blocks of four of O37 (unused, no gum), O49, O77 (ms. cancels) and O93 original gum (small stain, perfs close to touch), 1c-6c War Soft Paper O114-O117 blocks of four or large and other items, unused virtually all original gum, some multiples with light to heavy reinforcement, otherwise generally Fine-Very Fine
4,067
750
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Better Official Values. Nine different, incl. 30c Agriculture, 2c, 3c and 10c Executive, 90c Navy, 24c and 90c State and 1c and 15c Interior Soft Paper, all but three original gum, also incl. 2c Navy Green Trial Color Plate Proof on Stamp Paper, Perforated, 2c Executive reperfed at right, 24c State pulled perf, 1c Interior Soft Paper nibbed perf, otherwise Very Good-Fine
5,245
750
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Starnes Estate Officials Balance. Seven items, incl. No. O68 (repaired and reperfed), No. O82 blue cancel, No. O88 Extremely Fine with blue "Dragboat, Feb. 1, 1880" double-circle datestamp (P.F. declines opinion as to origin of cancel), No. O114 cancelled Jul. 5 1884, also 3c 1851 (No. 11) on cover with blue-green Hampton Ct. in Octagon handstamp, mixed condition, few appear Fine-Very Fine
E. 400-500
0
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Treasury Dept. Varieties. Three stamps, incl. 3c, 6c and 30c Treasury, each with either kiss or dry print, few flaws, appear Fine-Very Fine
E. 300-400
0
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