Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Revenues (First Issue)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1736
E
2c Orange, Internal Revenue, Re-Use Prevention Essay (Turner 46). Original gum, with large "U S 2" overprint and with re-use prevention slits, small flaws to be expected on such a fragile itemFINE AND RARE. THIS RE-USE PREVENTION ESSAY, WITH ITS DISTINCTIVE OVERPRINT AND PRECUT SLITS, IS A GREAT RARITY.
This Revenue essay is similar to those listed in the Scott Catalogue as Nos. 79-E1 thru 79-E4, which were produced around 1867, at the same time as the regular grilled issue was being designed. It is the only Turner-listed essay based on a stamp which was actually produced, and in this respect is similar to one with the Black Jack design.
E. 2,000-3,000
2,600
1737
1c Express, Perforated, 2c Transfer Die Roll In Selvage (R1c var). Position 210, showing top portion of 2c U.S.I.R. transfer die roll rocked into selvage in error, unused (no gum), bright color, Fine, extremely rare, it is believed that only 2-3 exist, this is the first to be offered at auction in over 20 years, with 1991 P.F. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
750
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1c Playing Cards, Perforated (R2c). Horizontal pair, deep rich color, ms. cancel (very light on right stamp), small hinge reinforced separation, Fine-Very Fine
350
325
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1c Proprietary, Perforated Counterfeit (R3c var). Six items, incl. three of R3c, R3P4, R3TC perforated, the perforated contemporary counterfeit is extremely rare, Fine-Very Fine, also incl. RO107a and R1P3
E. 1,500-2,000
800
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1c Telegraph, Perforated, Extra Numeral "1" and Dots at Top Right (R4c var). Deep rich color, neat 1864 ms. cancel, showing clear extra "1" and dots at top right, tiny perf tear at top, appears Fine, unusual variety which is unlisted in Scott, with 1973 P.F. certificate
E. 200-300
300
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2c Bank Check, Blue, Double Transfer (T5), Imperforate (R5a var). Large to huge margins, beautiful pastel color, attractive "B. & L. JUN 12 63." printed cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1983 P.F. certificate
100
325
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2c Bank Check, Blue, Double Transfer (T5), Imperforate (R5a var). Huge margins, clear impression, neat 1863 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem
100
0
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2c Bank Check, 10c Certificate (R6c, R33c). Used with 24c Gray (78b) postage stamp, tied on small piece by clear "Susquehanna Canal Co. Jul. 1867" circular datestamp, 10c small fault at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and rare revenue usage of the 24c 1861
E. 150-200
275
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2c Bank Check, Orange on Green Paper (R6e). Ms. cancel, used on Aug. 20, 1866 Union Line shipping receipt for "one (1) case of hoop skirts," Very Fine, ex Depriest, with 1960 and 2004 P.F. certificates, latter gratuitously mentions "a small piece (of the receipt) out at right"
700
800
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2c Certificate, Blue, Double Transfer (T7), Imperforate (R7a var.). Large to huge margins, strong impression, neat "W. F. & Co. Jun. 2 1863" oval handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, desirable variety, especially with the express company cancel
400
650
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2c Certificate, Blue, Double Transfer (T7), Imperforate (R7a). Large margins, rich color, ms. cancel, Very Fine
400
180
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2c Certificate, Blue, Double Transfer (T7), Perforated (R8c var.). Bright color, neat "F & Co. Mar 21 1863" handstamp cancel, Fine
450
600
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2c Express, Blue, Imperforate (R9a). Vertical block of ten, Positions 88/145, huge margins all around, 1864 ms. cancels, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as pair and two blocks of four
370
250
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2c Express, Blue, Imperforate (R9a). Block of twelve, Positions 51/95, large to huge margins, neat 1864 ms. cancels, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as two pairs and two blocks of four
420
250
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2c Proprietary, Pale Milky Blue on Thick Paper, Perforated (R13c var.). "Theo. P. Johnson Newark. N.J. Jan. 25 1870" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine, unlisted shade and paper, with 1991 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as the Ultramarine shade
300
300
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2c Proprietary, Pale Milky Blue on Thick Paper, Perforated (R13c var.). "Theo. P. Johnson Newark. N.J. Jan. 12 1870" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine, unlisted shade and paper, with 1991 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as the Ultramarine shade
300
200
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2c Proprietary, Orange, Double Transfer at Bottom (T13), Perforated (R14c var.). Deep rich color, ms. cancel, Very Fine and attractive
250
275
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2c Proprietary, Orange, Double Transfer at Bottom (T13), Perforated (R14c var.). Rich color, small ms. "X" cancel, nibbed perf at top, otherwise Very Fine
250
130
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3c Telegraph, Imperforate (R19a). Vertical pair, full to large margins, wonderful deep rich color, top stamp stitch watermark, ms. cancel, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
500
325
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3c Telegraph, Part Perforated (R19b). Vertical block of eight with parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, ms. cancel, some hinge reinforced separations, mixed centering, slight margin faults at left of top left vertical pair, otherwise Fine and still a striking multiple, ex Tolman, Scott Retail as two blocks of four
600
150
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3c Telegraph, Part Perforated (R19b). Block of 16, deep rich color, each stamp with neat ms. cancel, few sensibly reinforced perf separations, few minor flaws often associated with such large multiples, Fine appearance, this is the third-largest recorded multiple at www.thecurtiscollection.com, Scott Retail as four blocks of four
1,200
0
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4c Playing Cards, Perforated (R21c). Well-centered with excellent color, neat Aug. 3, 1864 ms, cancel, Very Fine, scarce and exceptionally desirable when found both sound and centered
600
550
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4c Proprietary, Silk Paper (R22d). Vertical pair, bright color, neat ms. cancel, vertical crease in right margin, bottom stamp light horizontal crease, appears Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, only four vertical pairs are recorded at www.thecurtiscollection.com
325
0
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4c Proprietary, Silk Paper (R22d). Vertical pair, bright color, neat ms. cancel, fresh and Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, this is the only recorded sound pair and one of only four vertical pairs recorded at www.thecurtiscollection.com
325
0
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4c Proprietary, Silk Paper (R22d). Block of 18, each with neat ms. cancel, two stamps vertical crease, few telescoped perfs, expert tape reinforcements affecting 12 stamps, otherwise Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, this is the largest recorded multiple at www.thecurtiscollection.com, Scott Retail as pairs
2,925
650
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10c Certificate, Part Perforated (R33b). Deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, light ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, exceedingly scarce in such superb condition, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
700
1,200
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10c Bill of Lading, Imperforate (R32a). Horizontal pair, extra large margins all around, lovely color, neat blue oval handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful pair
300
325
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10c Certificate, Imperforate (R33a). Large to enormous margins incl. top sheet margin, beautiful color and clear impression, 1863 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem
250
425
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10c Inland Exchange, Imperforate (R36a). Large to enormous margins incl. bottom sheet margin, lovely color, 1863 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
350
425
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15c Inland Exchange, Imperforate (R40a). Horizontal strip of three, ample to huge margins, wonderful deep rich color, bold 1864 ms. cancel, Fine-Very Fine, ex Joyce
285
150
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15c Inland Exchange, Perforated, Double Impression (R40e). Distinctive doubling of the entire design, perfs trimmed at bottom and with small nick at bottom, light ms. cancel leaves doubled design clearly visible, Very Fine, an exceedingly rare variety, Scott Catalogue value has remained unchanged for eleven years, with 1991 P.F. certificate
550
500
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20c Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R41a). Horizontal pair, large margins all around, light shade and clear impression, neat 1863 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem pair
350
300
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20c Bond, Imperforate (R43a). Horizontal pair, ample to enormous margins incl. bottom sheet margin, 1863 ms. cancel, Very Fine
675
300
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25c Entry of Goods, Imperforate (R45a). Block of four, large margins, fresh color, ms. cancels and "Liquidate" handstamps, Very Fine and choice
500
0
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30c Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R51a). Horizontal pair, three large to huge margins, ample to large at left, scissors cut between stamps, if completely severed left stamp Fine, right stamp Extremely Fine Gem
600
200
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30c Foreign Exchange, Perforated (R51c). Horizontal pair, choice color and clear impression, pretty magenta ms. cancel, on original piece, Very Fine
225
140
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50c Passage Ticket, Imperforate (R61a). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins, beautiful color and clear impression, central 1864 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, very handsome pair
300
300
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50c Probate of Will, Imperforate (R62a). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, light red straightline "APPROVED" (?) cancel, Extremely Fine, an especially beautiful pair of the 50c Probate Imperforate
200
275
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60c Inland Exchange, Imperforate (R64a). Horizontal pair, margins to barely in at top of left stamp, lovely bright color and each with neat 1863 tiny oval Insurance Co. handstamp, Fine and attractive
300
350
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60c Inland Exchange, Imperforate (R64a). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins, bright shade, bold Dec. 5, 1862 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine
300
275
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70c Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R65a). Large to huge margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, neat 1864 handstamp cancel, possible plate crack at top between "Seventy" and "Cents", a plate crack is listed for the perforated, listed but unpriced for the part-perforated and unlisted for the imperforate, Extremely Fine, a lovely example
600
300
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70c Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R65a). Three large to huge margins, ample to huge at right, wonderful deep rich color, bold two-line 1864 handstamp cancel ("embosses" through slightly), pressed crease at extreme bottom, Very Fine and choice appearance
600
250
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$1.00 Foreign Exchange, Perforated, Diagonal Half Used as 50c (R68e). Top left diagonal half, tied by blue "Carl Nickel, Passage Agent" oval handstamp on yellow piece, Very Fine, reportedly the better of only two known on a piece of a passage ticket
200
800
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$1.00 Life Insurance, Imperforate (R71a). Vertical strip of three, clear to large margins, 1863 ms. cancels, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as single and pair
625
425
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$1.00 Mortgage, Perforated (R73c). Horizontal strip of four, rich color, 1864 ms. cancels, pos. 3 short perf bottom left, typical Very Good centering, scarce multiple, only four blocks of four and two strips of five recorded in the Curtis Survey, most of these are reinforced or rejoined, this strip not listed
800
225
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$1.00 Mortgage, Perforated (R73c). Block of four, better centered than typically seen, 1864 ms. cancel, right pair creased, top left small tear, otherwise Fine, only four other blocks of four listed in the Curtis Survey, three of these are either reinforced or rejoined
825
190
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$1.00 Passage Ticket, Imperforate (R74a). Ample to enormous margins incl. top sheet margins, 1866 ms. cancel, Very Fine
300
200
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$1.00 Passage Ticket, Perforated (R74c). Horizontal pair, attractive color and neat 1864 ms. cancel, short top left corner perf, otherwise Fine
600
150
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$1.00 Passage Ticket, Perforated (R74c). Exceptionally well-centered, fresh color and clear "H.L.R. & S. AUG 2 1864" handstamp cancel, Very Fine, a difficult First Issue Perforated stamp and about as nice as can be found
275
325
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$1.00 Passage Ticket, Perforated (R74c). Vertical strip of three, Aug. 1864 ms. cancels, top corner perfs faulty and bottom right a tiny bit short, otherwise Very Good-Fine
875
120
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$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R79a). Large margins, deep rich color, neat strike of "B B & Co. Jul. 21" circular datestamp, faint horizontal crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 1987 P.F. certificate
1,300
650
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$1.90 Foreign Exchange, Perforated (R80c). Block of four (two horizontal pairs rejoined), pastel color, 1867 ms. cancels, top right stamp couple minor perf flaws, otherwise Fine, ex Joyce, only a block of eighteen and one other block of four (reinforced) listed in the Curtis Survey
700
800
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$2.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R82a). Block of four, clear to very large margins, attractive color and light March 1863 ms. cancels, small scissors cut between stamps at bottom, few minor light thin spots, Fine-Very Fine appearance, ex Joyce, block of six, block of five and six blocks of four listed in the Curtis Survey, this is one of the listed blocks of four, two of the other blocks of four are described as repaired
700
650
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$2.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R82a). Horizontal pair, three large to huge margins, ample to large at bottom, magnificent color and fine impression, small light ms. cancel at center of each stamp, Very Fine and choice
300
250
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$2.00 Probate of Will, Imperforate (R83a). Three large to huge margins, ample at left, lovely pastel color, Sept. 20, 1866 ms cancelVERY FINE. A VERY ATTRACTIVE AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 PROBATE OF WILL IMPERFORATE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80)
5,500
4,250
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$2.50 Inland Exchange, Imperforate (R84a). Three large to huge margins, ample to large at left, strong color, neat 1866 ms. cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT FIRST ISSUE REVENUE RARITY.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate
7,000
5,750
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$3.00 Manifest, Counterfeits (R86 var). Seven items, incl. two Turner-listed vignette-only essays, plate proof on card, genuine perforated stamp, two genuine imperforate stamps and the imperforate counterfeit which is unused, few small flaws to be expected, Fine-Very Fine group, it is believed that the discovery of this counterfeit led to the production of the Second Issue Revenues in two colors
E. 3,000-4,000
0
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$5.00 Conveyance, Imperforate (R89a). Horizontal pair, large to enormous margins incl. left sheet margin, incredibly beautiful deep rich color, light central ms. cancel, Extremely Fine
200
275
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$5.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R91a). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins, fresh color and clear impression, each with Feb. 24, 1863 ms. cancel, pressed crease entirely between stamps, Extremely Fine appearance
800
200
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$5.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R91a). Horizontal pair, ample to huge margins, attractive color, each with light ms. cancel, pressed crease entirely between stamps and small tear right center, Very Fine appearance
800
120
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$10.00 Conveyance, Imperforate (R94a). Vertical pair, very large to huge margins virtually all around incl. bit of adjoining stamp at top right, marvelous deep rich color, neat 1863 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, top stamp an incomparable Gem
350
400
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$10.00 Conveyance, Imperforate (R94a). Vertical pair, ample to mostly large margins, rich color and clear impression, neat 1863 ms. cancel, top stamp faint pressed crease, Very Fine appearance
350
120
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$10.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R95a). Three large to huge margins, ample at top, marvelous deep rich color, neat July 9, 1863 cancel, Fine and attractive
650
0
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$15.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R97a). Three huge margins, ample to huge at left, fabulous dark Indigo shade, magenta ms. cancelEXTRMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $15.00 MORTGAGE IMPERFORATE
With 1982 and 2002 P.F. certificates
2,700
3,500
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$15.00 Mortgage, Ultramarine, Perforated (R97e). Attractive margins and centering, neat 1870 blue double oval cancel, Very Fine, examples of the Ultramarine printing are rarely seen this choice, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75)
275
275
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$20.00 Conveyance, Imperforate (R98a). Horizontal pair, three huge margins, ample to large at bottom, wonderful deep rich color, light Dec. 1862 ms. cancels, Very Fine and handsome
400
375
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$20.00 Conveyance, Imperforate (R98a). Vertical block of six, brilliant color, large margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, each stamp with neat 1864 ms. cancel, some slight wrinkling and minor oxidation, appears Fine-Very Fine, scarce multiple, www.thecurtiscollection.com records blocks of 12, 10, 8 and seven blocks of six, Scott Retail as block and pair
1,400
475
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$20.00 Probate of Will, Imperforate (R99a). Large to huge margins incl. part sheet margin at bottom, excellent strong color and neat 1864 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
2,000
2,400
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$20.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R99c). Attractively centered, bright pastel color and light 1864 ms. cancel, Fine, attractive example, with 1988 P.F. certificate
2,000
2,200
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$20.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R99c). Rich color, 1864 ms. cancel, couple trifling perf flaws, still Fine
2,000
700
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$20.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R99c). Strong color and neat 1864 ms. cancel, natural vertical pre-print paper crease, still Fine
2,000
450
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$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Horizontal pair, ample to huge margins, strong color and attractive 1863 ms. cancel, numerous pressed wrinkles, Fine-Very Fine appearance, very scarce multiple
3,000
1,100
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$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Large to huge margins, attractive Brown Red color, 1865 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.S.E. certificate
1,400
1,100
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$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Three huge margins, full to large at top, marvelous Brownish Orange shade, neat 1865 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
1,400
1,300
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$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Horizontal pair, large to huge margins, deep rich color with neat central 1864 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine, lovely pair
600
750
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$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Vertical pair, ample to large margins, magnificent color and impression, 1864 ms. cancel, Very Fine and exceptionally attractive
600
250
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$50.00 U.S.I.R., Imperforate (R101a). Horizontal strip of six, large margins to just in, each stamp cancelled by neat 1864 ms., few flaws incl. sealed tear and crease to be expected in such a large multiple, Fine-Very Fine appearance, according to www.thecurtiscollection.com, the largest recorded multiples are three blocks of twelve and two blocks of six, plus this strip of six, Scott Retail as three pairs
1,800
375
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$50.00 U.S.I.R., Imperforate (R101a). Vertical strip of three, large margins to clear, bright color, each with neat May 25, 1864 ms. cancel, faint horizontal crease entirely between bottom stamps, Very Fine appearance, scarce multiple, Scott Retail as pair and single
850
275
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Imperforate (R102a). Outstanding large balanced margins with magnificent deep rich colors, neat ms. cancel, slight thin spots, Extremely Fine appearance
2,500
1,900
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$200.00 Internal Revenue, Perforated (R102c). Fabulous margins and centering, wonderfully rich colors, neat ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, almost impossible to find in this high condition state, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
900
4,000
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$200.00 Internal Revenue, Perforated (R102c). Attractively centered, bright colors, bold ms. cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. certificate
900
600
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$200.00 Internal Revenue, Perforated (R102c). Beautifully centered, the lighter Green (almost Yellow Green) and Red colors, bold 1870 ms. cancel, some very trivial light wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine
900
275
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$200.00 Internal Revenue, Perforated (R102c). Vertical strip of four, rich colors, each with neat 1870 ms. cancel, few small flaws incl. light vertical crease at right, appears Fine-Very Fine, scarce multiple, with 1982 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as two pairs
4,000
2,000
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Imperforate First Issue Revenues. Collection of 36 different singles plus seven multiples (six pairs and one strip of three), relatively few are questionable (taken into account in our estimate), generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 500-750
450
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