Sale 997 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 October, 2010
Category — Revenues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
6568
1c Express, Imperforate (R1a). Large margins all around, bright shade nicely complemented by blue handstamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp in every respect
70
45
6569
P
1c Playing Cards, Plate Proofs on India, Card (R2P3, R2P4). Blocks of four, the first mounted on card and with small translucency towards top, Very Fine blocks
525
160
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3c Playing Cards, Perforated (R17c). Reconstructed block of four (two horizontal pairs), attractive color, 1864 ms. cancels, Fine, Scott Retail as two pairs (block catalogs $900.00)
700
0
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3c Telegraph, Imperforate (R19a). Vertical pair, large margins, rich color, neat Dec. 7, 1863 ms. cancel, Very Fine and choice
500
225
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5c Certificate, Imperforate (R24a). Reconstructed block of twelve consisting of three vertical strips of four, large margins, bright color, neat ms. cancels, tiny imperfections which are meaningless on a multiple such as this, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance, according to http://www.thecurtiscollection.com this is tied for the largest recorded multiple, only one other exists as large, ex Joyce and The Curtis Collection
E. 300-400
0
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5c Certificate, Part Perforated (R24b). Block of ten, radiant color, large margins to in, neat ms. cancels, few sensibly reinforced perf separations, Very Fine and choice, http://www.thecurtiscollection.com notes this is tied for the largest recorded multiple, only one other is as large, ex Joyce, Halstead and The Curtis Collection, Scott Retail as two blocks of four and pair does not adequately convey its rarity
950
0
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5c Proprietary, Perforated (R29c). Block of sixteen, radiant color, neat 1871 ms. cancels, few small imperfections incl. some perf separations sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, according to http://www.thecurtiscollection.com this is tied for the largest recorded multiple, only one other is as large, ex Cathedral, Halstead and The Curtis Collection, Scott Retail as blocks of four
640
225
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6c Proprietary, Perforated (R31c). Bold blue Charles Osgood May 18 1871 double-oval datestamp cancel, thinning at top, almost all 6c Proprietary stamps are faulty to a greater or lesser degree with many even severely repaired due to the manner in which they were used, this example is more or less as good if not better than those typically seen offered
2,000
550
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25c Entry of Goods, Imperforate (R45a). Reconstructed horizontal strip of eight comprised of two strips of four, large margins to just in, neat 1867 ms. cancels, couple trivial imperfections, Fine-Very Fine, according to http://www.thecurtiscollection.com this is tied for largest recorded multiple, one other this size exists which is a block of eight, ex The Curtis Collection, Scott Retail as four pairs
280
0
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$1.90 Foreign Exchange, Imperforate (R80a). Two huge margins showing bits of three different adjoining stamps, large to slightly in other two sides, good color, rebacked and repaired over punch hole cancels, reasonably attractive and affordable example of this major First Issue Revenue Imperforate rarity, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
10,000
700
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$2.00 Conveyance, Imperforate (R81a). Block of four, huge margins to full, radiant color, neat 1863 ms. cancels, horizontal crease affects top pair, top left stamp small thin spot, Very Fine appearance, ex Holcombe, according to http://thecurtiscollection.com the largest recorded multiple is a block of five
1,000
225
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$10.00 Conveyance, Imperforate (R94a). Horizontal strip of eight, huge margins to just in incl. sheet margin at left, deep rich color, neat 1863 ms. cancels, few flaws to be expected in such a large multiple, Very Fine appearance, according to http://www.thecurtiscollection.com this is tied for the largest recorded multiple, a reinforced block of eight is also known, ex Logan and The Curtis Collection
1,400
0
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$15.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R97a). Large even margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, faint manuscript cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $15.00 MORTGAGE IMPERFORATE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; Revenues are unlisted in SMQ)
2,700
2,400
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$15.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R97a). Large margins to clear, deep rich color and proof-like impression, light ms. cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, small ink erosion spot from cancel, otherwise Very Fine
2,700
275
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$20.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R99c). Vivid color, neat 1864 ms. cancel, few perf flaws, still Fine
2,000
275
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$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Huge margins all around, rich color and clear impression, neat 1865 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent example of this scarce First Issue Revenue stamp
1,500
1,800
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$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Large margins to clear, deep rich color, neat 1865 ms. cancel, Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
1,500
375
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Imperforate (R102a). Full to large margins, rich colors, Sep. 7, 1864 ms. cancel, Very Fine and choice example of this colorful and scarce First Issue Revenue stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate
2,500
0
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Imperforate (R102a). Large to huge margins, deep rich colors, neat "Aug 8/64" ms. cancel, small shallow thin spot at right and tiny pinhole, Extremely Fine Gem appearance, Colson backstamp, with 2010 P.F. certificate
2,500
1,400
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Imperforate (R102a). Large margins to just touched, rich colors, neat ms. cancel, few flaws, otherwise Fine example of this scarce issue
2,500
400
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R102c). Yellow Green & Red shade combination, light ms. cancel, Very Fine
900
375
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R102c). Beautiful rich colors, clear central blue "Union Pacific R.R. 20 Nassau st., N.Y. Apr 16 1867" double oval datestamp cancel, Fine and very attractive
900
600
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R102c). Bright colors, unusual misperforation at right, neat strike of blue "The Mountain King Silver Mining Co., New-York Jan. 26, 1867" oval datestamp, light crease at right, Very Fine appearance, with 1999 A.P.S. certificate
900
650
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R102c). Nicely centered, 1871 violet ms. cancel, accompanying certificate also notes herringbone cancel, but does not cut the paper, couple trivial creased perfs at top, otherwise Very Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate
900
350
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R102c). Lightened ms. cancel, tiny scuff and reperfed at bottom, otherwise Very Fine
900
325
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$1.60 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R121). Rich color and clear vignette impression, neat Aug. 1872 ms. cancel, Very Fine
575
0
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$1.60 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R121). Rich colors, choice centering, neat ms. cancel, faint pressed-out horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance
575
0
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$10.00-$50.00 Second Issue Revenues (R128-R131). Rich colors, neat ms. cancels, couple minor flaws, Fine-Very Fine appearance
2,900
425
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$20.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R129). Horizontal pair, neat April 1871 ms. cancels, about Fine
1,750
550
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$200.00 Red, Blue & Black, Second Issue, "Small Persian Rug" (R132). Rich colors, choice centering with wide margins, herringbone and 1872 ms. cancels, some thin spots and a few short perfs at top, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate
3,500
1,800
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2c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Inverted Center (R135b). Light blue herringbone cancel, Very Fine, a pretty stamp
700
250
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2c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Inverted Center (R135b). Good colors, ms. cancel, Fine
700
350
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$20.00 Carmine, Series of 1940, Imperforate (R305Ab). Horizontal pair with huge top sheet margin, large to huge other sides, without gum as issued, fresh and Extremely Fine
700
0
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1c Carmine, Without Ovpt., Horizontal Pair Imperforate Vertically (R654a). Mint N.H. strip of three, Fine and scarce, Scott Retail as pair only
1,500
275
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1c-$20.00 Bright Green, Series of 1940, Without Overprint and Imperforate (RD67 var-RD85 var). Horizontal pairs, without gum as issued, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine
1,100
0
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1c-$20.00 Bright Green, Series of 1940, Without Overprint and Imperforate (RD67 var-RD85 var). Horizontal pairs, without gum as issued, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine
1,100
0
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1c-$20.00 Bright Green, Series of 1940, Without Overprint and Imperforate (RD67 var-RD85 var). Horizontal pairs, without gum as issued, right $4.00 trivial corner margin stain, virtually all Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,100
180
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$2,500 Bright Green, Series of 1950 (RD336). Well-centered, light handstamp and cut cancels, desirable low serial no. 000002, Very Fine
1,000
900
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Wine Stamps. 57 different between Nos. RE108 and RE203, incl. Nos. RE126, 152, 154, 183, 185, 188, 195 and 201, without gum as issued, Very Fine
1,053
0
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Wine Stamps. 57 different between Nos. RE108 and RE203, incl. Nos. RE126, 152, 154, 183, 185, 188, 195 and 201, without gum as issued, Very Fine
1,053
0
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Wine Stamps. Complete sheets of 50, incl. Nos. RE152, 154, 180-181, 195 and 201, without gum as issued, Fine-Very Fine
10,000
0
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7c on 2c Blue, Playing Cards (RF7). Bright color, customary crease from placement across playing card box opening, Fine
1,100
650
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7c on 2c Blue, Playing Cards (RF7). Nicely centered, small thin spots, typical for this stamp that was used to seal a deck of playing cards, Very Fine appearance
1,100
500
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7c on 2c Blue, Playing Cards (RF7). Diagonal crease and minor edge tear, otherwise Fine
1,100
275
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Blue Playing Cards, Roulette 14, Perforated 12 Horizontally, Imperforate Vertically (RF12, RF12c). Each with customary crease, Fine
600
180
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-3/4c-$1.50 Potato tax (RI1-RI13). Stock of several hundred, approximately ten to 40 each, many Mint N.H., incl. part sheets of 25 of RI1-RI10 (less RI8), Fine-Very Fine lot
1,640
600
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Colonial Embossed Revenue, 2sh6p General Issue (RM31a). Single on piece of document and three singles on piece of document, latter has the blue paper color faded, still a scarce lot of Colonial Embossed Revenues
1,800
0
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Motor Vehicles, 1942-46. Complete issues between No. RV1 to RV53 less eleven numbers, virtually all Very Fine
1,717
750
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$200.00 Dark Blue & Red, 1934 Issue, Firearms Transfer (RY2). Without gum as issued, natural s.e. at right as is the case with all RY2's (half of them are s.e. on two sides), Fine, seldom offered
1,750
1,400
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First, Second and Third Issue Revenue Collection. Couple hundred on pages, decent showing of First Issue both imperf and perforated with a few multiples, largely complete Second and Third Issue with some better values, some faults to be expected but nearly all Fine-Very Fine with some nicer First Issue imperfs
E. 1,000-1,500
1,100
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Revenue Stock. Several thousand stamps in a large Elbe expandable stock book, incl. First Issue multiples, Future Delivery, Stock Transfer, Wines, Playing Cards, Cigarette Tubes, Tobacco Sales, Narcotics and Motor Vehicle, almost entirely less expensive material with the occasional better item, generally Fine-Very Fine as these are customarily found
E. 1,500-2,000
1,400
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Revenue Accumulation. Over 75 items on stock sheets, virtually all better items with the vast majority of value in First and Second Issues, incl. singles, pairs, strips, block of No. R101c with extra row of perforations, R103a inverted Center (cut cancel), part o.g. No. R189, three RB8b, RD258 and Rd 311 (cut cancels), unused RD360, used RG77, the two Boating stamps and some Plate Proofs, mixed condition and some questionable items not included in our evaluation, still lots of value and useful material to be found
E. 4,000-5,000
3,750
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Encased Postage. Four different, incl. Nos. EP3 (original silvering on back), EP13, EP47 and EP97, mixed condition, overall Fine
2,275
700
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Postage Currency and Fractional Currency. 19 items attractively mounted on exhibit pages, wide range of issues, incl. Nos. PC5-PC8, nice range of fractional notes, mixed condition, some Fine-Very Fine
E. 500-750
750
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5c-25c Green, Business Scrip Note Proofs on India. Set of four with different vignettes, all from Clarksburg Pa. and dated Jan. 1, 1863, with "Wm. Schuman lith. Pittsbgh Pa." imprints at bottom, 50c control hole punches at bottom, each mounted on separate thin card, few toned spots and light creases, Fine-Very Fine appearance, scarce, 5c with 2005 A.P.S. certificate
E. 500-750
0
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