Sale 976 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 29 September-2 October, 2009
Category — Later Issues, including CIA Invert
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2201
10c Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H. block of six with selvage at left, bright color, Fine-Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificates
1,380
325
2202
2c Von Steuben (689). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $130.00 as 98), only two have graded higher to date
0
0
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2c Pulaski (690). Mint N.H. with wide plate no. 20425 selvage at top, brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $125.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date and only three others share this grade
0
275
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50c Lilac (701). Mint N.H., choice balanced margins, lovely pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $185.00)
52
90
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2c Grand Canyon, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (741b). Left selvage pair, lightly hinged, natural diagonal gum crease not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine, signed by Koslow and with "HH" backstamp, with 1968 P.F. certificate, only 2-3 sheets are reported
600
350
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$1.00 Presidential, USIR Wmk. (832b). Mint N.H. double plate no. block of four, exceptionally well-centered, Very Fine and choice, rarely offered in such outstanding condition
1,800
1,300
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$2.00, $5.00 Presidential (833-834). Mint N.H. double plate no. blocks of four, each with noticeable vignette shift (left and upwards respectively), Fine-Very Fine
495
200
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6c Waterfowl, Imperforate Between (1362a). Mint N.H., rich colors, fresh and Very Fine
275
190
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10c Pioneer Jupiter, Dark Blues (Engr.) Omitted (1556b). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage at left, missing text at top, "U.S.", denomination and other parts of design which are printed in albino, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce and dramatic variety, normal accompanies for comparison, Scott Retail as singles
3,000
650
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10c U.S. Postal Service Bicentennial Issue, Red 10c Omitted (1575b) Mint N.H. single with left selvage, Very Fine and extremely rare, Datz reports only 4-5 known, Scott Retail as quarter of a block
1,875
0
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$1.00 Candle Holder, Colors Omitted (1610a, 1610b). Mint N.H., Very Fine and choice
475
130
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$1.00 Candle Holder, Intaglio Brown Color Inverted (1610c). Mint N.H., position 24 from the original discovery part sheet of 86, fresh colors and well-centeredVERY FINE. A PRISTINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR MODERN ERROR -- THE C.I.A. INVERT.
Popularly called the "C.I.A. Invert", a single pane of 100 stamps was purchased at the McLean Va. Post Office by employees of the C.I.A., for use on mail from the agency. They noticed the error, pooled together funds to buy a replacement sheet and kept the pane for themselves. When it was discovered who had purchased the stamps, a scandal ensued over who actually owned the stamps.
21,000
9,000
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Christmas Toys, Booklet Pane, Imperforate Horizontally (2718a var). Photogravure booklet pane of four, Mint N.H., light gum bend in bottom pair, two tiny scuffs next to "USA" on bottom stamps, Very Fine appearance, a scarce modern error, Scott Catalog states in a footnote that part and fully imperforate stamps of this issue are proofs from the ABNCo. archives, the catalog goes on to list several varieties in the proof section, this variety is not among those listed, the 2002 Datz catalog lists this as an error (and not as printer's waste) and calls it unique, though the listing photo appears to be a different example.Datz Retail $6,875.00
E. 1,000-1,500
0
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