Sale 997 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010
Category — 10c 1847 Issue (Scott 2)
10c Black (2). Original gum, appears to us to be almost full and intact but described by P.F. as "redistributed part original gum", large margins to clear at bottom left, beautiful impression on fresh paper, two small thin spots at top and a minute surface scuff to the left of Washington's mouthVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
This is an unusually fresh and attractive example of the 10c 1847 Issue, which is a great rarity in original-gum condition. The tiny flaws do not detract from this stamp's appearance, but they will make it more affordable.
Ex Long. With 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum
10c Black (2). Large to huge margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom and sheet margin at right, intense shade and impression, cancelled by lightly struck blue numeral "10" in oval of BaltimoreEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE BLUE NUMERAL CANCEL.
Ex Knapp. With 2006 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Large to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, crisp impression nicely complemented by vivid paint-red grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp
10c Black (2). Large margins, remarkably detailed impression nicely complemented by red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 1995 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00)
10c Black (2). Large margins all around, intense shade and impression, bold strike of blue grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp
10c Black (2). Position 64L1, large to huge margins, attractive shade nicely complemented by bold red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,200.00)
10c Black (2). Mostly large margins, full at upper left, crisp shade and clear impression, blue cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at top, ms. cancel, Extremely Fine sheet-margin single
10c Black (2). Ample margins all around, very light brownish-red circular datestamp, a bit toned, otherwise Fine
10c Black (2). Ample margins all around, light blue circular datestamp cancel, Fine
10c Black (2). Huge margins and crisp impression, light strike of red circular grid cancel, sealed tear at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance
10c Black (2). Large margins, red grid cancel, small margin thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance
10c Black (2). Huge margins to ample at top, intense shade, neat strike of blue grid cancel, tiny tear at top, Very Fine appearance
10c Black (2). Horizontal pair, ample to large margins, crisp impression, neat strikes of red grid cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate
10c Black (2). Horizontal pair, large margins to just in, pen cancels removed, vertical crease between stamps and left stamp light creases, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail as two pen-cancelled singles
10c Black (2). Horizontal strip of three, large margins to barely touched at bottom right, faint horizontal crease at bottom and some slight age spottingVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE STRIP OF THREE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
As an indication of the rarity of 10c 1847 multiples larger than a pair, Scott assigns a value of $3,000 for a pair, but $10,500 for the strip of three. Pairs or two singles would often be used on double 10c rate covers, but strips of three, blocks of four or other large multiples were infrequently used.
Ex Long.
10c Black, Double Transfer Ty. A (2-A). Position 1R1, showing clear double transfer in "X" at lower right, large margins to clear, bright shade, unobtrusive strike of red circular datestamp leaves entire design clearly visible, fresh and Fine, scarce, with photocopies of 1987 and 1992 P.F. certificates
10c Black, Double Transfer Ty. B (2-B). Position 31R1, double transfer in "Post Office", "U.S." and top right frameline, large to huge margins incl. left straddle-pane margin, strong impression allowing the doubling to be seen without the aid of magnification, partial blue circular datestamp, faint small ms. offset on backEXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR SELDOM-OFFERED 1847 PLATE VARIETY IN CHOICE CONDITION.
Ex Senchuk. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00 as ordinary used stamp). On a ratio basis, this stamp would most likely be valued around $4,200.00 in SMQ if it were listed
10c Black, Double Transfer Ty. D (2-D). Position 41R1, clearly shows doubling of left and bottom framelines, also partial doubling of right frameline and top left arm of the "X" at bottom right, large balanced margins, tied on piece by dark blue "Troy N.Y. Mar. 25" circular datestamp and matching circular gridEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 10-CENT 1847 DOUBLE TRANSFER.
Philip Wall records only 42 off-cover examples of the Type D double transfer
10c Black, Major Plate Varieties (2). Three different, incl. "Harelip" (Pos. 57L, pen cancel removed), Double Transfer Ty. A (Pos. 1R, red grid cancel) and Double Transfer Ty. B (Pos. 31R, ms. "X" cancel), defective and /or cut in, Very Good-Fine appearance, rare lot
10c Black, Sperati Large Die Proof (2P var). 28 x 34mm, on gummed stamp paper with layout lines, small corner crease in bottom right margin, otherwise Very Fine, this master forger's work is frighteningly skillful, with 2003 P.F. certificate