Sale 9010 — U.S. Stamps & Covers
Sale Date — Saturday, 26 October, 2024
Category — Modern Errors
5c American Music, Blue Omitted (1252a). Mint N.H., Very Fine and scarce example of one of the earliest color-missing errors, Datz states 20-40 examples are reported, with 1990 P.S.E. certificate
5c Washington, Coil, Tagging Omitted, Without Bureau Precancel (1304f). Mint N.H. centered to top, Fine and rare, with 2018 P.F. certificate, listed but unpriced in Scott
6c Hemisfair, White Omitted (1340a). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine, Datz states 100 examples are known, with 1997 P.F. certificate
6c Disney, Ocher Omitted (1355a). Mint N.H., fresh and Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
8c Emily Dickinson, Intaglio Black and Olive Omitted (1436a). Mint N.H., fresh and Very Fine, with 1992 P.S.E. certificate
8c Family Planning, Black (Engraved) Omitted (1455 var). Mint N.H. top right corner block of four, with "Family Planning" omitted but with other black printed, Very Fine and very unusual, caused by a foldover, with 2019 Crowe certificate stating that under 40x magnification there are traces of black so not a true error, offered on its own merits and a dramatic variety
8c Electronics, Black Inscriptions Omitted (1501a). Mint N.H., Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate
10c Flags, Coil, Red Omitted, Imperforate (1519a var). Mint N.H. pair, lacking the stripes on the flags, natural gum crease, Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate describing this (accurately) as printer's waste, nevertheless an interesting item
10c Pioneer Jupiter, Imperforate (1556 var). Mint N.H. right "Mail Early in the Day" sheet margin block of six, large margins, bright colors, Very Fine, an unusual item, Scott notes "imperfs exist from printer's waste", scarce
2c Locomotive, Imperforate (1897Ac). Two Mint N.H. joint line strips of six, from plates 3 and 4, Very Fine and choice, rare imperforate plate number strips which are listed but unpriced in Scott
20c Florida, Georgia, State Birds and Flowers, Imperforate Pair (1961 var-1962 var). Mint N.H., large margins, Very Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate, Scott lists the pane imperforate at $21,000
25c Constitution Bicentennial, Black (Engraved) Omitted (2421a). Mint N.H., Perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ)
5c Carmine, Circus Wagon, Imperforate (2452c). Mint N.H. strip of six with splice at center, Fine, a scarce multiple, Scott notes this is valued in the grade of Fine, Scott value as three pairs $1,050