Sale 1089 — The Curtis Collection: U.S. Revenues, Part 1
Sale Date — Tuesday, 16 December, 2014
Category — First Issue Blocks and Record-Size Multiples, Perforated
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
416
1c Playing Cards, Perforated (R2c). Block of 16, deep rich color on bright paper, manuscript cancels, perf separations reinforced throughout, faint horizontal crease affects third row, Fine appearance, this is the second largest recorded multiple (largest is a block of 30), ex Halstead, Scott Retail as blocks of four $3,800.00
E. 1,000-1,500
550
417
1c Telegraph, Perforated (R4c). Block of 36, unused (no gum), radiant color, bottom block of twelve separated and reattached, few other perf separations sensibly reattached, light vertical crease at left, Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of ten (two known), ex Joyce and Halstead, Scott Retail as used blocks of four and pairs $970.00
E. 400-500
400
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2c Certificate, Blue, Perforated (R7c). Block of 28 with s.e. at left, original gum, few stamps Mint N.H., bright color, light natural gum bends, few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, small thin spots at top center, Very Fine appearance, this is the second largest recorded multiple, the largest is a block of 35 with s.e. at right, ex Weill sale and Halstead, Scott Retail as used blocks of four and pairs $1,950.00
E. 1,000-1,500
1,100
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2c Playing Cards, Blue, Perforated (R11c). Block of 56, rich color, each with neat manuscript cancel, retaining full original gum, some Mint N.H., some h.r., few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of 32, this was apparently cancelled but never affixed to the document, probably due to its size, ex Cunliffe, Scott Retail as blocks and pairs $652.00
E. 400-500
800
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2c Proprietary, Ultramarine, Perforated (R13e). Block of ten, original gum, h.r., intense color, few flaws including separated and rejoined horizontally, Fine-Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of six, a pair exists in this collection that was originally attached to this block, ex Dean and Joyce, Scott Retail as used pairs and singles $3,250.00
E. 1,000-1,500
3,000
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2c Proprietary, Orange, Perforated (R14c). Block of eleven reconstructed from blocks of six and five, vibrant color, 1863 manuscript cancels, s.e. at left, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, one stamp at right piece out at top, Fine-Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of four (one known), the block of five ex Cunliffe, the block of six ex Halstead, this was reconstructed by Mr. Curtis who recognized they belonged together, Scott Retail as pairs $1,815.00
E. 500-750
400
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3c Foreign Exchange, Perforated (R16c). Block of 72, rich color, Aug. 25, 1865 manuscript cancels, some perf separations sensibly reinforced including bottom three rows separated and reattached, few creases and other flaws including small piece out at bottom right, still Fine and rare, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of 20, ex Cunliffe, Scott Retail as blocks and pairs $1,248.00
E. 750-1,000
900
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3c Proprietary, Perforated (R18c). Bottom left corner selvage block of 33 with "Engraved by Butler & Carpenter, Philadelphia" imprint, original gum, h.r., some perf separations sensibly reinforced, few small thin spots, light wrinkles mostly in selvage, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple and the only one known with the imprint and especially desirable as unused, the next largest multiple is a used block of 32, ex Cunliffe
E. 1,000-1,500
1,000
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4c Playing Cards, Perforated (R21c). Block of nine, bright color, neat strikes of "H.C. Peck, Booksellers, New Haven Conn." handstamp cancels, bottom right stamp separated and reattachedFINE-VERY FINE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE PERFORATED 4-CENT PLAYING CARDS ISSUE.
The next largest multiple is a block of six. Ex Cunliffe. Scott Retail as block of four, two pairs and a single $8,300.00
E. 3,000-4,000
5,750
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5c Certificate, Perforated (R24c). Bottom imprint and plate no. 5C block of six, original gum, h.r., bright color, few trivial perf separations sensibly reinforced, Very Fine, much larger multiples are known but this is the only recorded full imprint and plate number block
E. 200-300
600
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5c Playing Cards, Perforated (R28c). Block of 40 with top selvage, rich color, neat vertical pen cancels, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, few creases including one causing internal split, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, this is the second largest recorded multiple, one other is known this size, the largest is a reconstructed sheet of 170, ex Halstead, Scott Retail as blocks of four and pairs $1,960.00
E. 500-750
550
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5c Proprietary, Perforated (R29c). Block of 16, bright colors, neat manuscript cancels (1868?), remarkably intact perfs, faint horizontal crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple and one other is known, ex Joyce, Scott Retail as blocks of four $800.00
E. 300-400
325
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20c Foreign Exchange, Perforated (R41c). Block of ten, brilliant color, 1864 manuscript cancel, perf separations reinforced at right, light horizontal crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple and the only one this size, Scott Retail as blocks of four and pair $1,100.00
E. 500-750
500
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$1.00 Mortgage, Perforated (R73c). Horizontal strip of five with top left corner selvage, neat March 26, 1864 manuscript cancels written in small and precise script, few minor perf separations expertly reinforced, light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, one other is known (on document), ex "Cathedral" and Cunliffe, Scott Retail as two pairs and a single $1,600.00
E. 500-750
500
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$1.00 Passage Ticket, Perforated (R74c). Block of four, "Manhattan Life Ins. Co., New York Aug. 31" handstamps with date in manuscript, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, small tear at bottom right of bottom left stamp, faint creases, Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded block, one other is known, the largest multiple is a strip of five (two known, both on documents), ex Joyce
1,750
450
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$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Perforated (R79c). Horizontal pair, rich color, blue double-circle datestamp cancel, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, some toning mostly on back from gum, otherwise Very Fine, a pair is the largest recorded multiple (six are known), ex Halstead
425
500
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$1.90 Foreign Exchange, Perforated (R80c). Block of 18, deep rich color, Aug. 16, 1872 manuscript cancels, split vertically at center and rejoined, few other perf separations sensibly reinforced, few light creases, vertical crease at right causing splitting in top stamp, otherwise Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a strip of five and then block of four, ex Weill sale, Scott Retail as two blocks of four, four pairs and two singles $4,800.00
E. 1,500-2,000
2,300
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$2.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R83c). Block of 25, captured imprint at left, rich color, Nov. 17, 1864 manuscript cancel, faults including extensive separations reattached and internal flaws, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple
E. 500-750
700
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$3.00 Manifest, Perforated (R86c). Block of 18, unused (no gum), intense color and impression, minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, light creases, Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a used block of six, Scott Retail as three used blocks of four and three pairs $1,275.00
E. 1,000-1,500
1,200
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$3.50 Inland Exchange, Perforated (R87c). Block of four with bottom sheet selvage, bright color, 1869 manuscript cancels, few light pre-printing paperfolds, light creases, small tear at right of top right stamp, Very Fine appearance, only one multiple is larger (a block of six), ex Turner and Cunliffe
450
250
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$3.50 Inland Exchange, Perforated (R87c). Block of four, bright and fresh color, 1867 manuscript cancels, couple small hinge reinforcements, Fine, a scarce block of which there is only one larger multiple known, ex Joyce
450
130
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$5.00 Manifest, Perforated (R90c). Block of ten, bright color, each with neat signature, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, light horizontal crease affects top stamps, Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, ex Joyce, Scott Retail as two blocks of four and pair $1,600.00
E. 750-1,000
600
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$5.00 Manifest, Perforated (R90c). Block of four consisting of two rejoined pairs, radiant color, neat blue June 20, 1868 oval handstamps, Very Fine appearance, one of two blocks of four, there are only three larger multiples, Scott Retail as pairs
650
0
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$5.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R92c). Block of 24, rich color, Feb. 4, 1864 manuscript cancels, top row separated and rejoined, generally defective with some repaired splits, hole punches and erosion spots, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of 18 (reinforced), Scott Retail as blocks and pairs $1,900.00
E. 300-400
400
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$10.00 Charter Party, Perforated (R93c). Reconstructed block of 18 made from two horizontal strips of nine, rich color, with right selvage, neat 1870 manuscript cancels, Fine-Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a multiple of six (strip and block), Scott Retail as pairs and singles $875.00
E. 400-500
400
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$10.00 Charter Party, Perforated (R93c). Block of four with left selvage, detailed impression, 1867 manuscript cancels, bottom stamps light horizontal crease, few sensibly reinforced perf separations, Very Fine appearance, a rare block of four
450
225
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$10 Conveyance, Perforated (R94c). Block of six, rich color, magenta Aug. 1, 1864 manuscript cancels, light creases, few pre-printing paperfolds, repaired tear at top right, otherwise Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, ex Turner and Cunliffe, Scott Retail as block of four and pair
900
400
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$10.00 Mortgage, Perforated (R95c). Block of four, manuscript cancels, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, few perfs trimmed at bottom, otherwise Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, ex Joyce
240
200
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$10.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R96c). Block of eight, rich color, Dec. 2, 1867 manuscript cancels, few minor perf separations, light creases, few indentations, Fine-Very Fine appearance, there is only one larger multiple (a reconstructed block of 24), Scott Retail as two blocks of four $800.00
E. 200-300
350
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$15.00 Mortgage, Perforated (R97c). Horizontal strip of three, deep rich color, choice centering, bold June 6, 1864 handstamp cancels leave small indents, Extremely Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a pair
1,000
1,000
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$15.00 Mortgage, Milky Blue, Perforated (R97f). Horizontal pair, neat July 31, 1865 manuscript cancels, left stamp small toned spot at top, Very Fine appearance, a pair is the largest recorded multiple and only two others exist, ex Cunliffe
1,500
450
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$20.00 Conveyance, Perforated, Silk Paper (R98d). Block of 14, vibrant color, each with neat Jan. 1, 1867 manuscript cancel, few flaws including wrinkles and creases, still Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a strip of five followed by three blocks of four, ex Eagle and Cunliffe, Scott Retail as blocks of four and pair
2,700
2,100
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$20.00 Probate of Will, Perforated (R99c). Block of six, brilliant color, each with neat "D.S. & Co., Jun. 6, 1864" handstamp cancel, perf separations sensibly reinforced, light horizontal creasesVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE RARE $20.00 PROBATE OF WILL PERFORATED FIRST ISSUE. A MAGNIFICENT ITEM.
The Curtis census records this block of six, a block of four with similar cancels, and pairs as the only recorded multiples. Scott Retail as block of four and pair $20,500.00
E. 3,000-4,000
4,250
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$25.00 Mortgage, Perforated (R100c). Block of 12, deep rich colors, neat Aug. 9, 1870 manuscript cancels, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, light creases, pos. 8 small erosion spotVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS BY FAR THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE $25.00 MORTGAGE PERFORATED FIRST REVENUE.
The next largest recorded multiple is a block of four. Ex Cunliffe. Scott Retail as three blocks of four $3,900.00
E. 2,000-3,000
2,100
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$50.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R101c). Block of 27, each with neat Oct. 28, 1863 manuscript cancel, affixed to blank document page, few clipped perfs, few faults including creases and internal tear, still Fine-Very Fine, this is by far the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of nine, Scott Retail as blocks of four, pairs and single $6,260.00
E. 1,500-2,000
1,900
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R102c). Sheet of eight, bright colors and detailed impressions, neat June 1, 1868 manuscript cancels, some perf separations reinforced between top two rows, light creases but in far better condition than one would expect for such a large multipleVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE COMPLETE SHEET OF EIGHT OF THE $200.00 FIRST REVENUE ISSUE.
Seven sheets are recorded in the Curtis census, including one repaired and one heavily reinforced. A Power Search review of our past sales failed to locate another sheet offered in our digital records.
Ex Mayer. Scott Retail as two blocks of four $14,000.00
E. 5,000-7,500
7,000
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$200.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R102c). Block of four, bold manuscript "Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company" cancel dated June 1, 1871, horizontal perfs rejoined, light creases, single short perf at top of top left stampVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $200.00 PERFORATED FIRST REVENUE ISSUE WITH RAILROAD MANUSCRIPT CANCELS.
Scott Retail $7,000.00
E. 2,000-3,000
1,200
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