Sale 1067 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 24-28 March, 2014
Category — Revenues: Second and Third Issues
$1.30 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R119). Unused (no gum), attractive centering, bright colors, Very Fine and choice, rarely seen in unused condition, Scott Retail as used
$1.60 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R121). Rich color, light magenta 1871 manuscript cancel, Very Fine
$25.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R130). Intense colors, 1871 manuscript cancel, few shortish perfs at left, Fine by normal standards, but really Very Fine for this large-format Second Issue
$50.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R131). Rich colors and clear impression, bold 1872 manuscript cancel, light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance
$200.00 Red, Blue & Black, Second Issue, "Small Persian Rug" (R132). Bright colors, bold blue "Wilkes Barre Coal & Iron Co. N.Y. Apr. 11, 1872" double-oval datestamp and manuscript cancelFINE. A LOVELY SOUND EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL STAMPS IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE HANDSTAMP CANCEL.
Both the Small and Large "Persian Rug" stamps were printed in sheets of one. Because of their size, the large number of perforations on each stamp, and the fact that they were used on documents which were frequently folded across the stamps, sound examples of the multicolored "Persian Rug" issues are extremely rare.
Only 446 of the small "Persian Rug" were issued. We have offered only three others with handstamp cancels in our sales since 1993 and our Rarities of the World sales since 1964, including two others with Wilkes Barre double ovals. This example is from our 1974 Rarities sale
$200.00 Red, Blue & Black, Second Issue, "Small Persian Rug" (R132). Bright fresh colors, well-centered, faint stroke of blue cancel just visible in vignette -- appears unused at a glance -- faint horizontal crease in top margin visible when dryingVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE LIGHTLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLE OF THE $200.00 "SMALL PERSIAN RUG" -- ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL STAMPS IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
Both the Small and Large "Persian Rug" stamps were printed in sheets of one. Because of their size, the large number of perforations on each stamp, and the fact that they were used on documents which were frequently folded across the stamps, most examples have flaws of some nature
1c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R103a). Herringbone cancel just breaks the paper in a couple places, well-centered, bright colors, nibbed perf at right, otherwise Very Fine
2c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R104a). Cut cancel incl. a large cut at bottom, fresh color, a Fine and collectible example of this rare Second Issue Invert
5c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R107a). Light ms. cancel, deep color, typical centering for this value, light staining on the reverse only, Fine appearance
10c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R109a). Unused (no gum), rich color, a sound and Fine example of this scarce Second Issue Invert, unpriced as unused in Scott Catalogue
50c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R115b). Two, one neat ms. cancel, Fine, other blue double-oval datestamp, thin, Very Fine appearance, also incl. Fine part original-gum No. R135b
70c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R117a). Herringbone cut cancels, fresh color, Fine
$1.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R118a). Ms. cancel and neatly repaired punch cancel, attractive color, Fine appearance
$5.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R127a). Blue handstamp, light magenta ms. and repaired punch cancels, well-centered, light crease and a shallow thin spot, Very Fine appearance
2c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Center Inverted (R135b). Cancelled by light blue 1872 oval datestamp, radiant colors, Very Fine, desirable with the handstamp cancel
5c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Center Inverted (R137a). Extra part row of perforations at top, ms. cancel, strong color, thin and small tear at top (faults not noted on certificate), Fine appearance, with 1982 P.F. certificate
30c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Center Inverted (R140a). Light blue handstamp cancels, a couple faint staple holes (therefore catalogued as cut cancel), attractive color, Fine
$20.00 Orange & Black, Third Issue (R150). Wide margins, vivid color, 1872 manuscript cancel, light vertical crease, Very Fine appearance