Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008
Category — Group Lots by Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5399
5c Red Brown, 10c Black (1-2). Two of former, each ms. "X" cancel, latter blue cancel, margins virtually all around, faults, Good-Fine appearance
E. 200-300
400
5400
1851-88 Regular Issues Unused Accumulation. Well over 150 stamps neatly arranged on stock sheets, about 60 different, no gum to original gum, no doubt there may be some that have had cancels removed but this possibility is not readily apparent, we did include a No. 67 but did not count it in our evaluation, mixed condition, Good-Fine, an adventurous lot which is possibly conservatively estimated
E. 2,000-3,000
2,400
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1851-57 Issue Accumulation. Over 100 used stamps neatly arranged on stock sheets, eight different, about 60 of No. 11, three to 18 each of others, mixed condition, Good-Very Fine
E. 750-1,000
1,000
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1861-66 Issue Accumulation. Approximately 300 used stamps neatly arranged on stock sheets, thirteen different, 95 of No. 65, various quantities of others up to 44 each, incl. some better cancels and shades, mixed condition, Good-Fine with a few better
E. 2,000-3,000
1,600
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1c Blue, Ty. II, IV (7, 9). Four and two respectively, five with blue circular datestamps, two Ty. II with side sheet margins are really nice except one has trivial hardly detectable flaws, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine, others Very Good-Fine except one with stain, also incl. No. 23 with margin flaw at top, Very Good
E. 300-400
200
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1c-12c 1851-56 Issue (7, 8A-15, 17). Margins to slightly in, cancels incl. three with blue datestamps, one ms., the No. 8A except for a tiny speck on Franklin's shoulder, appears unused, Very Good-Fine lot
E. 300-400
375
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1c-12c 1851-56 Issue (7, 8A, 9, 11-17). Three to four margins, 3c incl. single and pair (distinct shades), the 8A huge margins but faded and toned (1976 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail $1,200.00, not counted), others slightly mixed condition, generally Fine
4,727
550
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Used 1851-66 Issues. 15 stamps, 1c No. 9 appears unused (regummed), 3c No. 26 original gum (1988 P.F. certificate), others used, incl. Nos. 11, 14, 17, 24, 26, 35-36, 68-69, 71 and 76-78 (couple less expensive ones appear unused), No. 17 repaired, No. 36 reperfed, couple other small faults, generally Fine-Very Fine appearance
E. 400-500
600
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1c Blue, Ty. II, 5c Red Brown, 10c Green, Ty. III (7, 12, 15). Three of the 1c, variety of cancels, the one on 5c very faint, appears unused (also shows trace of imprint at right), generally Fine lot
1,610
300
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3c 1851-60 Issues (10-11, 25-26). 86 used stamps on stock sheets, one No. 10 and four No. 25, about split evenly between other two, some better cancels, shades, pre-print folds, etc.,slightly mixed condition, mostly Fine-Very Fine
E. 400-500
425
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). 48 different plated positions from Plate 3 Left Pane, Pos. 17L/100L, incl. strip of five and corner margin Pos. 100L, overall better than typical plating quality, Fine-Very Fine lot
847
300
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). 71 different plated positions from Plate 1 Late (34 left pane, 37 right pane), variety of shades and cancels, few faults, nearly all appear Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as used singles with ordinary cancels
1,065
300
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). 75 different plated positions from Plate 2 Late (40 left pane, 35 right pane), variety of shades and cancels, few small faults, generally Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as used singles with ordinary cancels
1,225
325
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Accumulation of 220 used stamps, on and off piece, variety of plates and shades, there are a few pairs, strip of three, major plate crack position, few better cancels incl. "Way", "Paid", colored, etc., mixed condition, generally Fine, consignor described these as "from old time collections"
3,080
550
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). 64 different plated positions from Plate 3 (33 left pane, 31 right pane), variety of shades and cancels, few small faults, generally Fine-Very Fine appearance, Scott Retail as used singles with ordinary cancels
960
225
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10c Green, Ty.I, III (13, 15). Large margins to slightly in, Ty. I faint grid cancel, Ty. III bold New Haven circular datestamp, Fine lot
1,150
190
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12c Black (17). Three singles, Pos. 51L, 61L and 80L, clear to huge margins, first two show two or three parts of adjoining stamps, black and blue circular datestamps respectively, last with right pane margin, faintly cancelled, appears unused, tiny filled thin, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
1,050
180
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12c Black (17). Four used singles, Pos. 49L, 58L, 68L and 72L, clear to huge margins, three showing parts of other stamps, one circular datestamp, two black grids and one magenta grid (probably New Haven Conn., 1997 A.P.S. certificate), small faults, Very Fine appearing lot
1,400
450
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12c Black (17). Five used singles, Pos. 20L, 30L, 40L, 70L and 80L, huge margins to slightly in, one tied on piece, variety of cancels, most with faults, overall Fine appearing lot
1,750
350
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12c Black (17). Ten used singles, four plated (Pos. 1R, 54R, 62R and 72L), others unplated, generally two to three margins, one four margins, variety of cancels, faults, Very Good-Very Fine appearance
3,500
600
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12c Black (17). Three used pairs, Pos. 19-20R, 63-64R and 85-86R, margins to slightly in, grid and circular datestamp cancels, two of the three are sound, nearly Fine appearance
2,250
325
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12c Black (17). Three used pairs, Pos. 11-12L, 14-15L and 57-58L, huge margins to slightly in, one grid cancel, other two circular datestamps, small faults, overall Fine-Very Fine appearance
2,250
250
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1857-61 Issue Accumulation. Over 175 used stamps neatly arranged on stock sheets, seven different, 41 of No. 24, 114 of No. 26, one to 16 each of others incl. six No. 25, 16 No. 35 and five No. 36, mixed condition but still incl. a fair amount of useful Fine-Very Fine material
E. 500-750
700
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1c-30c 1857-60 Issue (18, 19b, 20, 23-24, 28, 29, 30A, 33, 36-38). Last two unused (no gum), others used, No. 30A with red grid cancel, mixed quality, generally Fine
E. 1,500-2,000
1,200
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1c-30c 1857-61 Issue (18, 20, 23-26, 29, 30A-36, 37-38). Variety of cancels, mixed condition, Good-Fine appearance
E. 500-750
650
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1c-30c 1857-61 Issue (18, 20, 24-26, 26A, 29, 30A-36, 36b, 37-38). Variety of cancels incl. three in red, mixed condition, Good-Fine appearance, except No. 26A which is incredibly nice looking
E. 500-750
450
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1c Blue, Ty. I, II, III, IV (18, 20-21, 23). Light cancels, small faults, Very Good-Fine appearance
E. 300-400
275
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1861 Issue Used Accumulation. Approximately 80 stamps neatly displayed on stock sheets, incl. 2c (27), 10c (19) and 24c (21), also four others from one to five each, 10c incl. one that may be unused, "PAID", two Red Towns, 2c with Leaf, Shield, Negative Star of David, Red, Magenta, "5", Negative Philadelphia star on piece and Revenue Usage, 24c with Red Grid and partial Blue "(REGIS)tered" straight line, mixed condition, fair amount Fine or better
E. 1,500-2,000
1,500
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1c Blue, Ty. V, 10c Green, Ty. V (24, 35). 14 singles and strip of three of 1c, five singles of 10c, nearly all better cancels, incl. "STEAM" (on 1c strip), Supplementary Mail, Carriers, "PAID", Blue "BALTO PAID" Double Circle, Red Transit, "30" in circle, Star with Hollow Circular Center, Wells, Fargo, Magenta, Green, slightly mixed condition, still a very attractive and desirable lot
E. 300-400
650
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1c-90c 1861-66 and 1868 Grilled Issues (62B, 63, 64b, 65, 67-73, 76-78, 87-91, 95-98, 100). Variety of cancels, mixed quality, Good-Fine appearance
500
550
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3c Rose (65). Approximately 80 used stamps (few grilled), all better cancellations, incl. Stars, "PAID 2" in Oval, Masonics, Reds, three Greens, many Blues, Steamboat, "FREE", Ty. B Chicago Supplementary Mail, Blue Bank's Division, "PHIL" (san-serif letters with tall "P"), vertical pair with Blue "UV" (University of Virginia), Hartford "Flower" on piece, Roman Numeral "III" Between Bars in Circle, Shields, Numerals, Geometrics, "T" in Circle, Three-Leaf Clover and more,
E. 500-750
1,400
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3c Rose (65). Approximately 250 used stamps on stock sheets (few grills), shades, some interesting cancels with Geometrics, "Paid's", Cogwheels, "VA", Leaf, Masonic, Stars, partial blur "Banks Division", blue boxed "Chattanooga Tenn. Union Occupation on piece, part imprint and plate "No. 33" single (selvage fault) and a pretty Rose Pink No. 64b (strong color, near Pink), mixed condition, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 400-500
950
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10c Yellow Green (68). Sixteen used singles and horizontal pair, the pair with light Red circular datestamp, another single with Red circular datestamp and another with Red rimless grid, both of these on Dark Green shade stamps of the early printing and rather striking, also "PAID", Four Point Star and a scarce British "50" in Diamond surrounded by rimless grid, centering in general is above average, few small flaws, mostly Very Fine
E. 300-400
650
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2c-90c 1861-66 Issue (68-72, 73, 75-78). Generally lightly cancelled, most reasonably nice centering, slightly mixed condition, Fine-Very Fine appearance
2,525
500
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2c-15c 1868 Grilled Issues (87, 90, 94, 96, 98). No. 94 unused (no gum), others used, variety of cork cancels, incl. extra No. 90, the 10c with huge Jumbo margins and centered (small faults), one 12c with short perf (1981 P.F. certificate), the 15c centered to left, others Fine-Very Fine appearance
1,790
250
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1868 Grilled Issue Accumulation. Approximately 150 used stamps neatly arranged on stock sheets, thirteen different, 57 of No. 94, one to 20 each of others, incl. few better cancels and some shades, also two defective No. 85's (not included in our evaluation), mixed condition, Good-Fine
E. 1,500-2,000
1,500
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1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-122). Variety of cork cancels incl. rosette, crossroads and target, 90c with red grid, somewhat mixed condition, Very Good-Fine appearance
E. 500-750
700
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1869 Pictorial Issue Accumulation. Well over 200 used stamps neatly arranged on stock sheets, all values and types represented, over 100 3c, up to 23 each of others, incl. few better cancels, the 90c is defective and is not included in our evaluation, mixed condition, fair amount Fine or slightly better
E. 2,000-3,000
1,800
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1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-122). Variety of cork cancels, 30c with seven thin-line target, slightly mixed quality, Very Good-Very Fine appearance
E. 500-750
800
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1c-30c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-114, 117, 120-121). 3c unused (no gum), others used, 2c ms. cancel, others grid, quartered cork, etc., generally Fine lot, 3c with 1988 P.F. certificate
1,985
300
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1c-10c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-114, 116). Ten stamps with better cancellations, incl. 1c with Large "C", 2c Blue "B" and Large Oval with Four Central Bars, HIOGO JAPAN" Small Double Circle (blurry strike as often), 3c "PAID 3" in Circle (stamp is gray paper variety), Maltese Cross, "PAID", "E", Star Green Cork, 10c "PAID" in Arc Over "3" and Eight Toothed Cog, mixed condition, nearly all bold clear strikes
E. 300-400
475
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1c-15c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-114, 116-117, 119). Accumulation of approximately 165 used stamps, over 120 are 3c values, others incl. eleven 2c and one to three each of others with shades, few better cancels, several straddle examples, mixed condition, fair amount Fine or better
E. 500-750
600
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Used 1870-88 Bank Note Issues Collection. 50 different used stamps on stock pages, complete regularly issued stamps less 6c-90c 1870 Grills, occasional small flaw, virtually all Fine-Very Fine and better
3,812
750
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Used 1870-88 Bank Note Issues Accumulation. Well over 1,000 stamps neatly arranged on stock sheets, evidently complete from 1870 Ungrilled through 90c 1888 less the Special Printings, various quantities, incl. a few better cancels, probably some varieties, etc., mixed condition, quite a bit Fine-Very Fine, an impressive accumulation and not often seen in this depth nowadays
E. 3,000-4,000
1,600
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1870-79 Bank Note Issues. 15 different, about half with original gum, others no gum or regummed, slightly mixed condition, mostly Fine or better
E. 500-750
550
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1c-6c 1870 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (134-137). Five, seven and eleven each of first three, one each part original gum, others used, one 6c used with split grill variety, slightly mixed condition, generally Fine appearance
E. 500-750
300
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1c Blue, Shades (145, 156, 182, 206). 36 used stamps, all better cancellations, thirteen No. 206, more of less even distribution of others, incl. Glen Allen VA Precancel, Red Circle of "V's" on No. 206 (scarce), "R", "W", Large Double Lined "0", several NYFM's, Masonic, Pinwheel, Blue Shield, Arrowhead, seldom seen St. Louis Sun Face and more, generally Fine-Very Fine, nice lot
E. 300-400
400
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2c Red Brown, Brown (146, 157). 27 used stamps, about equal quantities of each, all better cancellations with Purple Target, light Red "PAID", "R", Leaf, Stars, eleven NYFM, Maltese Crosses, French Transit, N.York Steamship and Large Blue Chicago Shield, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 300-400
300
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2c Red Brown, Brown (146, 157). Well-over 100 used stamps, variety of shades and cancels, few better with Red and few NYFM's, also at least three grilled singles No. 135, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 300-400
225
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3c Green, Shades (147, 158, 184, 207).Over 60 used stamps neatly displayed on stock sheets, all better cancellations, incl. Large Anchor, Maltese Crosses, Flower, "OK", "PAID", Shields, couple NYFM's, several Reds, "RK" in Grid, Masonics, "1872" in Circle, Negative "Worcester Mass" in Toothed Circle with Shield in Center, Three-Leaf Clover, "NK", Skull Valley AZ Terr., Large Star and Crescent, Leafs, Blue Negative "76" Shield, Kicking Mule and more, generally Fine-Very Fine, interesting lot with several very elusive cancels
E. 400-500
475
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6c Carmine, Dull Pink (148, 159). Nine and thirteen respectively, incl. about a dozen NYFM, couple in Red, No. 159 on piece tied by Yokohama Japan circular datestamp (faulty), also No. 186 with perfect bold Purple "U.S." in Circle, mixed condition, mostly bold strikes
E. 300-400
350
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6c Carmine, Dull Pink (148, 159). 55 used stamps, 22 former, 33 latter, largely New York Foreign Mail cancels, also incl. two No. 186 and one 208, mixed condition, generally Fine, Scott Retail as ordinary used stamps
1,583
450
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6c Carmine, Dull Pink (148, 159). 42, seven of former, 35 of latter, all with NYFM cancellations, mostly different, mostly clear bold strikes with most well-positioned on the stamps, mixed centering and some minor faults, still a very handsome and desirable lot of these popular fancy cancellations, Scott Retail as ordinary used stamps
945
400
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7c Vermilion, Orange Vermilion (149, 160). Five and twelve respectively, one No. 149 with Large Pittsburgh Shield, first machine cancel used in the U.S., all others are NYFM cancellations, good variety with two in Red, slightly mixed quality, many Fine-Very Fine, handsome lot
1,555
550
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7c Vermilion, Orange Vermilion (149, 160). 15 and nine respectively, variety of cancels, one Red, three Blue, bold Five-Point Star and a circular datestamp with "W. TY." (we assume Washington Territory but town name indistinguishable), slightly mixed condition, generally Fine or better with a couple exceptionally nice looking
E. 400-500
250
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10c Brown, 15c Orange, Shades (150, 161, 163, 188, 189, 209). 55 used stamps, 17 No. 189, twelve each Nos. 161 and 209, three to five each of others, cancels incl. nine NYFM, Supplementary Mail, "5" in Three Rings, couple Red, bold Blue Pentagon inside of a loosely connected outer Pentagon, unusual Red Group of Four Tiny Triangles set within Open-Cornered Square, both of these last two on 15c values, latter quite unusual, one 15c No. 163 appears unused, somewhat mixed condition, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 300-400
325
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12c Dull Violet, Blackish Violet (151, 162). Ten and 23 respectively, about two-thirds are NYFM cancellations, slightly mixed quality, Very Good-Fine, Scott Retail as ordinary used stamps
4,875
550
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12c-90c 1870 Bank Note Issue (151-155). Variety of cancels, 15c Blue town and cork, 90c faint small cork, Fine-Very Fine, 90c with photocopy of 1983 P.F. certificate for horizontal pair (right stamp)
1,225
400
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2c Vermilion, 5c Blue (178-179, 183, 185). Nearly 400 2c and about 100 5c, not sorted by printing, 2c with many better or attractive cancel incl. Negative Letters, Numerals, Geometrics, Stars, "N.H.", Cogs, couple NYFM, 5c with few NYFM, Supplementary Mail, etc., some nice shades, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 750-1,000
950
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Used "Jumbo" Bank Note Issues, 1879-87. 24 stamps (one pair), large to huge margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine Gem centering, four with natural s.e.'s, some minor flaws, spectacular looking lot
E. 200-300
350
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90c Carmine (191). 19 stamps (three singles, five pairs and two strips of three), all originally on a piece of parcel wrapper and tied by Boston Mass ovals, unfortunately the piece was a victim of a flood, the stamps floated off and at the same time picked up some light blue staining of varying degrees, a real philatelic tragedy, perhaps the stamps can be professionally cleaned to remove the staining and a reconstruction can be accomplished, if so, this would make an outstanding exhibition piece as it is likely the largest amount of 90c 1879 Bank Note stamps used on one piece, original water-stained piece accompanies, Scott Retail as five singles and seven pairs
6,350
900
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1882-88 Bank Note Issues. Twelve different, incl. Nos. 205-209, 211-216 and 218, Nos. 205, 206 and 218 unused (no gum or regummed), others original gum, four with small faults incl. No. 218 tiny thin spot, Fine-Very Fine appearance
2,607
450
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2c Red Brown (210). Massive accumulation of 13,170 (owner's count) on stock pages, wide range of cancels with some better, a stamp collector's dream for those coming winter months
7,902
800
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2c Red Brown (210). Approximately 85 Fancy Cancellations neatly displayed on stock sheets, all better types, incl. Letters, Monograms, Maltese Crosses, Kicking Mules(2), Skull and Bones, Masks (2), Crucifix in Keystone (Coffin?), Stars, Tiny Anchor in Dots, Wheels of Fortune, Horseshoes (2), Pinwheels, Numerals, Large Star and Crescent, all clear or bold strikes, slightly mixed condition, handsome lot
E. 500-750
600
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2c Red Brown, 4c Blue Green (210-211). Approximately 400 of former, 51 of latter, quite a few better cancels on the 2c and over a dozen on pieces from small towns, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 400-500
150
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1c-5c 1887-88 Bank Note Issues (212-216). Nearly 600 stamps on pages, about 400 are No. 213, incl. 212 (79), 214 (20), 215 (24) and 216 (30), also 205 (40), wide range of cancels, some better, shades, etc., No. 214 incl. an attractive strip of three, mixed condition, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 500-750
275
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2c Green (213). Stockbooks full of used copies, owner's count of 7,206 examples, wide range of cancels, shades etc, neatly arranged for hours of fun
3,603
450
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2c Green (213). 50 used stamps, all better cancellations, incl. Stars, Solid and Negative "A", "J" Between Bars, Red Gird, two Shields, Letters, "AM", Purple "S" in Four Ring Target, Monograms, Maltese Crosses, Two-Line "ERNER EAST", "PAID", Crude Three-Leaf Clover or Tree, slightly mixed condition, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 300-400
190
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1890-93 Issue Accumulation. Somewhere around 200 used and unused stamps, the better values are neatly arranged on stock sheet where there are about 40 unused stamps, the vast majority of these are original gum, mixed condition, Good-Very Fine
E. 500-750
200
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Columbian and Trans-Mississippi Issues. Columbian 1c-$1.00 complete less 15c and 1c-10c Trans-Mississippi, original gum, former 10c and $1.00 disturbed original gum, couple small faults, latter couple reperfed and 4c gum bend, Fine-Very Fine appearance
3,302
600
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1c-6c Columbian (230-231 var, 233-235). Original gum, 4c and 5c Mint N.H. but tiny gum disturbances, 2c is the "Broken Hat" variety, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as hinged
325
190
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1c-10c Columbian (230-234, 237). Original gum except 3c used, 1c Mint N.H., Very Fine-Extremely Fine, used 3c particularly nice
395
160
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1c-$5.00 Columbian (230-245). 1c-50c virtually all original gum, $2.00 and $4.00 original gum, $1.00 and $3.00 unused (regummed), $5.00 possibly disturbed original gum (counted as no gum in Scott Retail total), also incl. original gum 2c "Broken Hat" variety, mixed condition, Very Good-Fine appearance
8,733
2,100
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6c, 8c Columbian (235-236). Two and five respectively, original gum, one 6c Mint N.H., couple Fine, others Very Fine-Extremely Fine, also incl. 1c (original gum, lightly hinged) and 2c (Mint N.H., light crease)
800
275
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15c-50c Columbian (238-240). 15c with "World's Fair Station 1893" Duplex cancel, other two with "World's Fair Sta. Chicago Ill." circular datestamps, Fine, scarce lot, Scott Retail on cover $4,000.00
E. 400-500
250
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1895-98 Bureau Issue Imprint and Plate Number Strips of Three. Six, five different, incl. Nos. 264, two 267, 272-273 and 279, nearly all stamps Mint N.H., the 10c slightly glazed original gum and counted as hinged, Very Good-Fine
1,220
130
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1894-98 Bureau Issues Accumulation. Probably several hundred mostly used stamps on stock pages, nice variety with values up to $1.00, various quantities, much of the unused is with original gum, mixed quality, Good-Very Fine
E. 500-750
475
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1c-$5.00 1894 Issue (246-263). 5c, 8c and $2.00 unused (first two no gum, last regummed), others original gum, some small faults, virtually all Fine-Very Fine appearance
12,967
0
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (250). Mint N.H. blocks of 18 and 30, thirteen with natural s.e.'s, fresh, rich color, couple s.e. stamps faulty, otherwise Very Good-Fine
4,320
300
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3c Purple, 5c Chocolate (253, 255). Bottom imprint and plate nos. 91 and 161 strips of three respectively, center stamps h.r., minor on 5c, slight glassine gum glazing, Fine-Very Fine
1,050
190
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1c-15c 1895-98 Issues (264-274, 279-284). Original gum, also incl. used No. 275, few minor faults, otherwise Fine lot
1,470
250
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6c Dull Brown (271). Top and bottom imprint and plate no. 184 strips of three, o.g., top pos. Mint N.H., bottom end stamps Mint N.H., one with minor selvage tear well clear of imprint, Very Good
2,230
250
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1c-10c 1898 Issue (279-279B, 281, 283). Six items, all with cancellations used in China during the Boxer Rebellion, incl. 1c, 2c and 5c on individual pieces tied by "Military Postal Sta. No. 1 China Apr 6 1901" circular datestamps (the Rebellion ended on September 7, 1901), other three items are also on pieces and all tied by straightline "CHINA" handstamps, incl. block of four from the 2c Booklet Pane No. 279Bj, single 283 and combination 279, 279B and 283, couple minor faults, Fine and scarce lot
E. 500-750
800
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1c-5c Trans-Mississippi (285-288). 1c and 5c Mint N.H., 4c Mint N.H. but tiny gum disturbances (Scott Retail as hinged), Extremely Fine lot, 5c with 1998 P.S.E. certificate
637
300
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1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi (285-293). 50c and $2.00 unused (regummed), others original gum, mixed condition, Very Good-Fine
3,540
1,300
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8c, 10c Trans-Mississippi (289-290). Mint N.H., fresh, strong colors, 10c Fine, 8c Extremely Fine, 10c with 1992 P.F. certificate
1,150
450
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1c-10c Pan-American (294-299). Lightly hinged, 2c huge margins and centered, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
458
250
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5c-10c Pan-American (297-299). 5c with bottom plate no. 1140 selvage (Mint N.H. except small gum disturbance at top), 10c slightly disturbed gum, stitch watermark at bottom, also incl. beautiful Mint N.H. 1c, Very Fine-Extremely Fine lot, each with either P.F. or P.S.E. certificate (1985-2006), the 8c for a block of four (bottom left stamp)
550
250
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8c Pan-American (298). Single and two pairs, Mint N.H., also two each 1c and 2c (Mint N.H.), Fine-Very Fine
1,575
500
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1c-15c 1902 Issue (300-309, 314, 319-320). Nos. 314 and 320 horizontal pairs, Very Fine, others Fine
704
180
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3c-15c 1902 Issue (302-309). Half are Mint N.H., rich colors, Fine-Very Fine, 4c, 8c and 13c P.F. or P.S.E. certificates
927
250
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1c-5c Jamestown (328-330). 1c barest trace of hinging, last two Mint N.H., 5c with bottom part imprint selvage, all exceptionally well-centered, Very Fine and choice-Extremely Fine,1c with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
465
450
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1c-$1.00 1908-09 Issue (331-340, 342-347). Nos. 343-347 horizontal pairs, also incl. 1c and 2c Bluish Papers Nos. 357-358, 10c small faults, $1.00 few nibbed perfs, 1c Bluish Paper reperfed at right, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
1,323
250
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1c Green, 2c Carmine, Bluish (357-358). Mint N.H., fresh and Fine-Very Fine, each with 2008 P.S.E. certificate, the 2c graded "80" (also incl. 2001 P.S.E. certificate for the 2c)
400
225
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1c-15c 1910-11 Issue (374-378, 380-384, 390, 394-396). Last six pairs (3c unused, regummed), 10c and 15c unusually large margins, Fine-Very Fine
1,078
250
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1c-3c 1910-13 Coils (390, 392-394). Pairs, 3c is 3mm spacing, one No. 393 thin spot, otherwise Fine-Extremely Fine, last three with 2008i P.S.E. certificates, 1c graded VF-XF 85
356
190
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1c-2c 1912 Coils (410-413). Guide line pairs, one No. 410 light crease, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
505
90
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1c-5c 1912-14 Coils (410-413, 441-442, 446-447). Pairs, No. 412 slightly toned, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
682
150
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8c-$1.00 1912-14 Issue (414-423). Also incl. Nos. 405-409 (last two pairs), some with gum missing from hinge removal, Fine lot
1,963
375
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1c-15c 1916-17 Issue (462-466, 468-475). Few small faults or reperfs, mostly Fine-Very Fine
966
170
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2c-20c 1916-17 Issue (463-466, 468-476). 9c disturbed original gum, 5c thin, 10c reperfed, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
1,134
300
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3c Violet, Ty. I, Coil (493). Four singles and seven pairs, Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine
645
200
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1c-$1.00 1917-19 Issue (498-504, 506-518). Complete less 5c Error, Fine-Very Fine
665
140
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7c Black (507). Three single and block of four, Mint N.H., Very Fine-Extremely Fine
455
300
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1c, 2c Rotary Perf 11 (545-546). Mint N.H., attractive margins for this difficult Coil Waste issue, the 1c is especially nice, Fine-Very Fine, 1c with 1996 P.F. certificate, 2c with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
800
425
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12c Brown Violet (564). 55 Mint N.H. copies including seven blocks of four, pairs, strips of three and a few singles, centering ranges from Fine to Very Fine
715
190
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4c Yellow Brown, Perf 10 (585). Two singles and vertical strip of three, Mint N.H., strip Fine-Very Fine, two singles Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate for block of eight from which these stamps came
187
150
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2c Carmine, Rotary Press Perf. 11 and Perf. 11x10-1/2 Ty. II (595, 634A). Former h.r., Fine, scarce pair
600
150
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1c-10c Kans., Nebr. Overprints (658-679). First set nicely centered with 9c and 10c big, Fine-Very Fine, second set typical centering, Fine
633
160
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Farley Issues Collection. Attractively mounted in one volume, incl. various position multiples of the Souvenir Sheets incl. pairs of sheets, other perforated stamps with position multiples, nearly two complete sets of Parks plates, also regularly issued Souvenir Sheets and more, Very Fine
E. 300-400
600
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Graded Air Post. Four different, incl. Nos. C3 (Mint N.H., XF 90), C4 (Mint N.H., XF 90), C5 (barest trace of hinging, XF-Superb 95) and C18 (hinged, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), each with 2008 P.S.E. certificate, SMQ value $533.00 to $578.00 (the spread is for the C18)
317
350
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8c Dark Green, 1923 Air Post (C4). Eight singles and two pairs, Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine, vast majority Very Fine
540
160
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16c-24c 1923 Air Post (C5-C6). Mint N.H., choice margins and centering, strong colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, 16c with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $135.00) and 24c with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $260.00)
320
250
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10c-20c 1885-1931 Special Delivery (E1-E3, E5, E7-E16). Original gum, some have small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance
2,303
350
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10c 1902-16 Special Delivery (E6-E10). No. E6 unused (no gum), top perfs touch, E9 few nibbed perfs, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
915
225
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Postage Due Issues, 1879-97. 19 virtually all different, original gum except duplicate J27 unused (no gum), J28 unused (no gum) and used No. J28, better incl. Nos. J6 original gum, J17 original gum (light crease), J27 original gum and J44 original gum, slightly mixed condition, Fine-Very Fine appearance
E. 750-1,000
600
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5c Deep Claret (J64b). Eight singles and block of four, Mint N.H., block Fine-Very Fine, singles Very Fine
450
225
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Postage Due Collection, 1879-1959. Over 80 virtually all different stamps on Scott National pages, unusually well-centered throughout, occasional fault, vast majority Fine-Very Fine and better, also incl. unused set of 1c-25c Parcel Post Postage Due
E. 2,000-3,000
1,600
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Very Valuable Stock of Newspaper Stamps. Approximately 300 stamps, some higher values with certificates, neatly organized in one album, includes a large selection of the 1875 Continental Issue to the $48.00 with multiple copies, including three 12c, three 36c, two 84c, there are several Special Printings either with certificates or correctly identified, the 1879 and 1885 American Bank Note issues are very well represented with some exciting quantities of better values, probably the most impressive section is the 1894 First Bureau Issue which includes three examples of both the 12c and 24c in their characteristic pastel shades, there are several used stamps with the balance being original gum or unused, the condition is somewhat mixed as to be expected for such a large holding of these difficult issues, an exceptional opportunity for the dealer or accumulator, as holdings of Newspaper Stamps in this depth and quantity are rarely seen, Scott Retail value is from 2007
137,796
37,500
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1c-$1.00 Parcel Post (Q1-Q12). Also incl. Nos. JQ1-JQ5 and QE1-QE4, Parcel Post 50c unused (regummed) and 10c reperfed at right, otherwise Fine-Very Fine
1,637
425
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1c-$1.00 Parcel Post (Q1-Q2, Q4, Q6-Q12). $1.00 sound, nearly all others small faults, nearly all Fine-Very Fine appearance
1,172
0
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