Sale 1079 — The George A. Schwenk Collection of Newspapers & Periodicals
Sale Date — Thursday, 18 September, 2014
Category — 1875 Issue Used
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2084
2c-96c 1875 Issue (PR9-PR14, PR20, PR23). Used, incl. additional 6c and 9c and block of four of 4c, 6c with purple "Lockport" straightline handstamp, few other cancels incl. target and handstamp, few brushstroke, mostly Fine-Very Fine, block, 6c, 8c and one 9c with certificates
2,115
1,300
2085
10c Black, 1875 Issue (PR15). Bright shade, unusual cork cancel, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
150
800
Back to Top2086
12c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR16). Bright color, bold target and circular datestamp cancels, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
275
70
Back to Top2087
24c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR17). Radiant color, black cancel, Very Fine, scarce used, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
E. 150-200
80
Back to Top2088
36c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR18). Deep shade, blue brushstroke cancel at right leaves entire design clearly visible, fresh and Very Fine, a pretty used example of this issue, with 2006 P.F. certificate
275
110
Back to Top2089
48c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR19). Vibrant color, single penstroke cancel, corner crease at bottom right, Very Fine appearance
400
140
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72c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR21). Rich color, handstamped cork cancel, small thin spot at bottom and small tear at upper left, Very Fine appearance, blue crayon "100" on back
750
110
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84c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR22). Rich color, criss-crossing penstroke cancel, Fine and attractive
375
100
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96c Rose, 1875 Issue (PR23). Bright shade, bold handstamp cancel, two perf tips added at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 2013 Weiss certificate
850
225
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$1.92 Dark Brown, 1875 Issue (PR24). Deep rich color nicely complemented by blue brushstroke cancel, Very Fine and attractive, with 2004 P.F. certificate
650
350
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$3.00 Vermilion, 1875 Issue (PR25). Blue brush stroke cancels, brilliant color, vivid impression on pristine paper, Very Fine and handsome, ex Golden Oak, with 1999 P.F. certificate
1,000
650
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$3.00 Vermilion, 1875 Issue (PR25). Vivid color nicely complemented by blue brushstroke cancel which leaves entire design clearly visible, Very Fine, small blue backstamp
1,000
425
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$3.00 Vermilion, 1875 Issue (PR25). Vibrant color, neat blue brushstroke cancel at upper right leaves entire design clearly visible, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
1,000
350
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$6.00 Ultramarine, 1875 Issue (PR26). Blue brush stroke cancel, bright color on fresh paper, well-centeredVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE $6.00 1875 CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPER ISSUE.
Ex Golden Oak. With 1991 and 2003 P.F. certificates
1,250
1,700
Back to Top2098
$6.00 Ultramarine, 1875 Issue (PR26). Wonderful color on crisp paper, blue brushstroke cancel at right, Very Fine, scarce used example of this high-value 1875 Newspaper issue
1,250
1,100
Back to Top2099
$6.00 Ultramarine, 1875 Issue (PR26). Rich color, blue brushstroke cancel, two short perfs at right, otherwise Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
1,250
200
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$60.00 Violet, 1875 Issue (PR32). Rich color, neat strikes of quartered cork cancel, tiny tear at top, reperfed at top and bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 2003 P.F. certificate, unpriced in Scott with handstamp cancel
1,750
850
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