Sale 975 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 June, 2009
Category — 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-39)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1162
1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, bright shade nicely complemented by red New York Carrier circular datestamp, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 2007 P.F. certificate
785
650
1163
1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Plate 12, original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade typical of Plate 12 printings, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE II.
With 2002 P.F. certificate.
1,200
1,300
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1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Plate 11 or 12, original gum, lightly hinged, three wide margins and attractively centered, small owner's backstamp, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate
1,200
400
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1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Plate 12, exceptional centering with lovely pastel color complimented by a pretty red "Paint" grid, the cancel is neatly struck as to leave the main features of the stamp distraction free, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $840.00 as ordinary 90)
320
900
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1c Blue, Ty. II, Cracked Plate (20). Position 23L2, deep rich color with a clearly defined vertical crack, attractively centered, partial circular datestamp, Fine, scarce
800
375
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1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Position 10R4, double transfer, grid cancel, short perf right and minor light staining, otherwise Fine, this is the only double transfer on Plate 4 (see Neinken, p. 270), a significant variety for the specialist, ex Neinken
1,800
425
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1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Plate 4, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins for this difficult issue showing clear breaks at both top and bottom (the defining characteristic of the type), neat strike of circular datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE III.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
2,750
1,700
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1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Position 48L4, marvelous deep rich color, light blue circular datestamp, perfs slightly in, Fine and attractive, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
2,785
750
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1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Position 50L4, rich color, unusual face-free circle of dots cancel, single nibbed perf at right, otherwise Fine
2,750
500
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Plate 4, intact perfs at bottom and so clearly showing the characteristics of the type, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, natural fiber inclusion of little consequence, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1987 P.F. certificate not mentioning the inclusion and 2008 P.F. certificate
550
300
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Rich color on bright paper, choice centering, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.F. certificate
550
300
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1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, V, 24c Gray Lilac (22, 24, 37). Original gum, slightly disturbed on 24c, fresh, nicely centered, No. 24 tiny thin and scuff, other two reperfed, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance, No. 24 with 2008 P.F. certificate, other two with prior clean certificates (No. 22---2002 P.S.E. and 2004 P.F., No. 37---1983 and 2003 P.F.), each with 2008 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates respectively mentioning the reperfing
4,370
1,800
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Plate 1L, recut once at top and once at bottom, bright color, detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issue which clearly shows the recut lines, short perf at top, also a faint line across top described on most recent certificate as a faint horizontal "pressure ridge", Extremely Fine appearance, with 1997 and 2008 P.F. certificates
850
550
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Plate 1L, unusually well-centered, deep rich color and very light face-free circular datestamp, Very Fine, with conflicting certificates: 2000 P.F. as sound; 2005 P.S.E. "horizontal wrinkle at the left center"; 2007 P.F. as sound -- we agree that there is a slight paper bend, but of little consequence
850
600
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Plate 1L, beautiful deep rich color, part strike of "Paid" cancel, Fine
850
130
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1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Plate 1L, bright color, cancel removed (looks unused), Fine appearance, with 1992 P.F. certificate
850
350
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1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,100.00), Scott Retail as hinged, SMQ value as Mint N.H.
170
600
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1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Position 3L10 with top selvage, shows interesting plate scratches on rear of shoulder, also scratches in selvage, Very Fine, Scott Retail as hinged
175
170
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1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Position 51L9 with captured imprint and trace of plate no. in margin at left, bright color, two cancels, Fine, scarce with the captured imprint which also shows part of the plate no., with 2006 P.F. certificate
45
0
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1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Seven singles, one with original gum (Position 25R9), others used, variety of cancels incl. circular datestamps, large "Paid" in grid, red grid and red carrier, positions incl. 65R5 (Ty. Va), 52R8 (Double Curl) and 59R7 (Curl on Shoulder), few small flaws, generally Fine lot, also incl. one defective (not counted), the four mentioned positions are ex Neinken
747
130
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3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Original gum, rich color, couple slightly irregular perfs at bottom, Very Good
3,000
350
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3c Claret, Ty. I (25). Small part original gum, corner crease top left, trivial torn perf bottom left, otherwise Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate
3,000
225
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3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Choice centering with balanced margins and framelines essentially intact on all four sides, radiant color, neat strike of circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $690.00)
125
325
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3c Claret, Ty. I (25 var). Bright shade, well-balanced margins for this difficult issue, neat strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice example of this shade variety, with 2004 P.F. certificate
140
225
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3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $570.00), Scott Retail as hinged
75
325
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3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Mint N.H., intense shade, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
75
140
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3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Right imprint and plate no. 20 block of eight, original gum, few small h.r. where few perf separations sensibly reinforced, bottom pair and selvage with few creasesVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1857 3-CENT DULL RED TYPE III.
Scarce with such choice centering.
3,250
1,500
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5c Bright Red Brown (28b). Fresh color, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, indistinct strike of circular datestamp and also with part of red transit cancel, short top left corner perf, otherwise Very Fine and choice example of this often difficult-to-find shade, with 1991 and 2002 P.F. certificates not mentioning the short corner perf and 2008 P.S.E. certificate calling the short perf (VF 80; SMQ $1,500.00)
1,750
500
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5c Indian Red (28A). Exceptionally deep rich color, essentially face-free light partial circular datestamp, trivial light margin toning spot top left, otherwise Fine, overall a desirable example of this rare and elusive 1857-60 Issue shade
3,750
1,300
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5c Brown (29). "A" Relief from the top row of the plate, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, beautifully centered with wide margins all around which are well clear of the outer projections of the design, bold strikes of red grid cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1857 ISSUE IN THE BROWN COLOR. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
Ex Floyd and Tahoe. With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00). A note accompanying this stamp when it was graded explained that the cancel was a bit heavy, otherwise it would have graded higher. We actually think a colorful red cancel adds to this stamp's appeal, which puts it on a par with the seven other examples which have graded higher.
475
2,000
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5c Brown (29). Fabulous centering and rich color, black circular datestamp and light ultramarine French transit, Extremely Fine, ultramarine cancel listed but unpriced, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00 as ordinary cancel)
450
800
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5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color and crisp impression, essentially perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 5-CENT ORANGE BROWN TYPE II.
with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $3,200.00). Conservatively graded in our opinion
1,250
1,500
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5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Original gum, bright color, choice centering, pulled perf at upper right, added perf at bottom left, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
1,250
170
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5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Large part original gum, h.r., pretty shade, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
1,250
700
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5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Well-centered, deep shade, attractive brown red grid cancel, expertly reperfed at left, Very Fine and choice appearance
1,375
225
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5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Well-centered with wide side margins, rich color, red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $890.00)
345
425
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10c Green, Ty. I (31). Incredible deep rich color, well-centered, faintly cancelled, appears unused at a glance, Very Fine and choice, exceptionally handsome, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1,300
1,600
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10c Green, Ty. I (31). Deep rich color, neat red grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1,350
750
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10c Green, Ty. I (31). Superbly centered with wide margins, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, a bit toned, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,950.00)
1,300
1,000
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1202
10c Green, Ty. I (31). Horizontal strip of three, tied on small piece by brown red grids, perfs trimmed, end stamps small margin faults, about Fine centering, rare multiple
4,050
500
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10c Green, Ty. I-III (31-33). Well-centered, first two very light circular datestamps, last barely cancelled, rich color, Ty. I filled thin, Ty. III enhanced perf, otherwise Very Fine, all with 2008 P.F. certificates, Ty. I also clear 1987 P.F. certificate, and last two clear 1991 P.F. certificates
1,900
1,200
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10c Green, Ty. I, III, IV (31, 33-34). Ty. IV recut at bottom Position 76L1, circular datestamps, No. 31 slight toning, No. 34 tiny thin spot, Very Good-Fine appearance
4,200
500
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10c Green, Ty. II, III (32-33). First with grid cancel, second with circular datestamp, rich colors, Fine-Very Fine, with 1987 and 1986 P.F. certificates respectively
600
160
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10c Green, Ty. III (33). Wide and beautifully balanced margins framing the design all around, deep rich color and detailed impression, neat 1859 San Francisco circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE III.
The first perforated 10c stamps produced by Toppan Carpenter from sheets printed from Plate 1 are notorious among collectors for their poor centering.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,800.00). Only three examples have graded higher to date in the PSE Population Report.
300
1,500
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10c Green, Ty. III (33). Wonderfully well-centered with margins clear of the design all around, rich color, neat "PAID" in circle cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $800.00)
300
550
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10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 54L1, recut at bottom, choice centering and margins throughout, scissors-separated but fully-formed perforations, deep rich color, circular datestamp, single unpunched perf mentioned on accompanying certificateEXTREMELY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND SCARCE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,550.00)
2,600
1,900
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10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 54L1, recut at bottom, nearly perfect centering, rich color and intense impression, faintly cancelled, appears unused, couple unpunched perf holes at left, a few short perfs and lightly soiled at bottom, otherwise Extremely Fine
2,600
600
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10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 64L1, recut at top and bottom, pretty color, well-balanced margins, neat strike of circular datestamp, deceptively reperfed at top, Extremely Fine appearance, with clean 1994 P.F. certificate and 2008 P.S.E. certificate calling it reperfed
2,750
950
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10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 65L1, recut at top, unusually well-centered, deep rich color, light San Francisco circular datestamp, couple nibbed perfs, otherwise Very Fine and choice
2,500
450
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10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 3R1, recut at top, rich color and light circular datestamp, Very Good
2,500
275
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10c Green, Ty. V (35). Original gum, faintly hinged, exceptionally wide margins with lovely bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (OGph, XF 90)
260
450
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10c Green, Ty. V (35). Marvelous centering and color, light red cancel with letters (either "Paid" or "Mail"), Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $590.00)
72
350
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10c Green, Ty. V (35 var). Position 78L2 with Curl in Head, rich color and detailed impression which clearly shows the variety, red cancel, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous example of this plate variety which is known from only two positions, with 1991 and 2008 P.F. certificates
85
200
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10c Green, Ty. V (35). Positions 36-37/46-47R2, block of four, bottom right stamp double transfer at bottom, rich color, bold strikes of "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 5, 1860" circular datestamps and part of red cancel, stamps at right with few light toned spots, Very Fine appearance and most attractive, with note from Ashbrook on back, this is the only double transfer position on this plate, with 2008 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail with no premium for the variety
650
500
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12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Intense shade and impression, choice centering, vivid red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
335
650
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12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Well-balanced margins, bright shade, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, purple ms. initials on back, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
325
200
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12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Exceptionally well-centered, light blue double-circle datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $620.00)
330
375
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12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Horizontal pair, well-centered for this tightly-spaced stamp, clear impression and very light unobtrusive circular datestamp, faint diagonal crease bottom left of right stamp, otherwise Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
700
225
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12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Unused (faint traces of original gum), fresh, intense color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as no gum, 2009 P.S.E. certificate
400
250
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24c Gray Lilac (37). Slightly disturbed original gum and small h.r., rich color, Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate for pair
1,600
450
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24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, bit heavy paper h.r., bright color, small thin spot at bottom, appears Fine
1,600
180
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24c Gray Lilac (37). Exceptionally well-centered with wide margins, neat strike of Charleston double-circle datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,100.00)
400
750
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30c Orange (38). Original gum, vivid color, fresh and Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate showing selvage at left
2,400
650
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1227
30c Orange (38). Wide and balanced margins, beautiful warm color nicely complemented by red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00)
500
1,200
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30c Orange (38). Huge imperforate straddle-pane margin at right showing guideline, Boston large "Paid" grid cancel, excellent centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.F. certificate
500
475
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90c Blue (39). Part original gum, attractive centering with wide margins all around, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1974 and 1995 P.F. certificates
3,500
1,400
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90c Blue (39). Unused (no gum), small faults incl. short perf and margin nick, otherwise Fine
1,250
450
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90c Blue (39). Attractive margins and centering, black cork cancel and tiny trace of red transit, reperfed at right, single pulled perf at top, purple backstamp shows through bottom left (actually barely noticeable as it blends in with cancel), otherwise Very Fine, very scarce used stamp of which the vast majority are found defective, heavily repaired or with fraudulent cancels, with 2008 P.F. certificate
9,500
1,400
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