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COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS

U.S. GENERAL COLLECTIONS

1 H/m Comprehensive, Powerful and Intact Collection. Formed mostly 10-25 years ago. The strength is inthe 1847-1930 period, replete with many of the scarcer numbers. Highlights include: 1-2, 8, 12, 16, 27-38, 83,85C, 101, 491 pair, 534B, 544, mint or unused include: 3-4, 39, 40-47, 66, 105, 107, 109, 125-31, 206-29(including 211B), 230-45, 246-63, 264-78 (277 used), 285-93, 359, 361-2, 364-366, some better coil line pairs,397-404, $ value Washington-Franklins apparently complete, 467 double error block, 539, etc. The plate blocksare mostly complete 1919-1960, including 548-50, 614-21, 834, 1053, Airs complete mint, Dues nearlycomplete including a mint J12 (certificate). There are then smatterings of other areas including Cut Squares,Revenues and Possessions. Condition is typically mixed, but there are numerous F-VF examples and 47certificates. A fantastic opportunity. Estimate 50,000 - 75,000

2 H/m Old Time Intact Collection, 1847-1960. Includes many better issues as well as cancels and theoccasional cover. Highlights include: #3 (sound, certificate), 8 (sound, certificate), 11 (block of 6), 16 (4 largemargins), 17 mint (certificate), 19 (sound, certificate), 27, 28, 31, 39 mint, 72 and 101 (both appear mint with partOG), 219-315 apparently complete, the mint including 230-244, 261A, 263, 315 pair, 440 (NH, certificate), 467(double error block NH), 505 (2 error blocks of 9), strong Washington-Franklins, etc. Mixed condition naturallybut many, many F-VF, 13 certificates. Another wonderful opportunity. Estimate 20,000 - 25,000

3 H Balance of Collection 1861-1908. Regular issues, including a couple used, highlights include #4 (smallmargins), #65 NH (certificate), 102 (certificate), 158e (cert), 259 NH (certificate), 269-72 NH (certificates), etc.Condition mixed early on, then a few flaws but generally F-VF OG, with some nice VF gems, 14 certificates.

Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

4 HH/H Powerful, High Quality Mint Accumulation, 1890-1940. Many in blocks, plus some singles andplate blocks and coil multiples, early Commems, Washington-Franklins, 1922 issue, Kansas-Nebraska and Airs.The overwhelming majority are at least F-VF, with many VF and even XF, and the majority NH. There are someheavier quantities, especially in the Kansas-Nebraska and C1-6. A super clean lot with tremendous potential.

Estimate 20,000 - 30,000

5 H/m Balance of 19th Century. All unused after 1875, numerous better items including used 6, 34, 64a, 74,84, 85C, 140, 143; including mint or unused 9X1, 39, 42-45, 108, 130-132, 230-45, 246-63, 293, etc. mixedquality as would be expected, the flaws are mostly minor and there are plenty F-VF, includes 60 certificates. Atremendous amount of salable material. Estimate 15,000 - 20,000

6 H Balance of 20th Century. Fairly comprehensive, including numerous better items: certified items include312-13, 322, 359, 364, 366, 388, 445, 456 plus two scarce used items, 461, 505. Quite strong inWashington-Franklin high values as well as a 505 double error block. Some flaws naturally, but most veryattractive and plenty F-VF, 25 certificates. Estimate 7,500 - 10,000

7 HH/H Accumulation of Mostly Better Mint Singles, 1890-1940. Hundreds of stamps plus a few blocks and plate blocks, strong in early Commems, Washington-Franklins, including coils, regular issues 1922-1956, Backof Book, especially early Airs, while there are a few minor condition issues, the vast majority are reasonably wellto very well centered, F-VF or better and much is NH. A very clean lot loaded with salable stamps.

Estimate 6,000 - 8,000

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Public Auction No. 353

U.S. & Worldwide Collections & Accumulations

United States Stamps through Washington-Franklins

First Session, Friday, December 11, 2015 — 11:00 a.m.

8 H/m Collector’s Intact Collection and Accumulation. Mostly mint, much still on dealer’s retail pages orenvelopes. Strong in Commems of the 1920s, early Airs, Shanghais (many higher quality), plus some modernerrors, CSA, etc. Mixed condition but many premium stamps, some with certificates. Well worth a very carefulexamination. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500

9 H/m Collection In Scott National, 1851-1980s. Most of value is in mint, including some nicerWashington-Franklins, 1922 issue complete, fairly complete thereafter. Estimate 750 - 1,000

10 Hr Modern Face Accumulation. Plate blocks, plate strips and complete sheets, including some premiumitems, in albums, face should be close to $2,000.00. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

SPECIALIZED COLLECTIONS

11 m Old Fashioned Accumulation of 3¢ 1851-57 Issues. A couple hundred stamps, both perf & imperf,including essays, shades, cancels, plate varieties, and even a block of #11 on cover; should have plenty of appealto the serious student. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

12 m The Off-Cover Accumulation of the 3¢ 1851-57 Issues. The working stock of a student and exhibitor.begins with over a dozen essays, continues with about 100 #10, 10A, many plated, includes shades, recuts,several pairs, etc. The #11, 11A contains approximately 1500 stamps, some plated, numerous shades andcancels, noted two blocks of 4 and a mint strip of 4, a complete calendar including the rare February 29th, plusseveral complete platings from plates 2 and 3. A massive holding, sure to keep the 3¢ student busy for a long time.

Estimate 5,000 - 7,500

13 ) The Large Accumulation of the 3¢ 1851-1887 Issues on Cover. The working stock of the above studentand exhibitor, this hoard includes about 200 #10, 10A, many plated, many collected by date, including about 50July (starting with a July 2nd), plus usages, rate markings, cancels, as well as recuts, shades, part India (?). The#11, 11A section is comprised of approximately 600 covers, many plated, including ads, rates and othermarkings, cancels (including a group of Zevely CDSs), recuts, shades, sheet margin singles, etc. Additionallythere is a small group of perforated issues, with some nice 25s, noticed a couple of plate cracks, etc. Finally, thereis a group of stampless covers illustrating contemporary cancels, rates, etc. A marvelous holding that took alifetime to assemble. Estimate 7,500 - 10,000

PLATE BLOCKS & BOOKLET PANES

14 Hr Powerful Collection of Regular Issue Plate Block 1906-1956. The flat plate varieties are all tops,mostly wide many better Washington Franklins including 334, 336, 377, 379,416, 418, 429, 437, 501-514, 545,plus 551-73 (less 554, 560), 578-79, 584-91, 595, 634A (no gum), 834, 1053, etc. Almost all F-VF original gum,an unusually fine collection. Estimate 7,500 - 10,000

15 Hr Commemorative Plate Blocks, 1909-1935. Mostly complete (no Pan Pacific), all tops including 367-373, 548-50, 614-21, 646-50, 2¢ reds basically complete, 756-65, generally original gum F-VF.

Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

16 HH Air Mail Plate Blocks. C1-31 complete (less C13-15, C22) plus a few later, flat plates are all tops, fewminor flaws but generally F-VF original gum Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

17 Hr Centerline Blocks of 4, 1900-1938. Including 314, 320A, 346-47, 524, 547, 573, 834, C1-3, mostly VForiginal gum Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

18 BKH Booklet Panes, 1900-1939. Fairly complete, including 279Bj and 279Bk, 300b,301c, 319Fh, and Fq,498f, many with plate numbers, generally F-VF original gum, 4 certificates. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

BACK-OF-THE-BOOK & MISCELLANEOUS

19 H/m An Old Time Intact Back of Book Collection. Airs complete including a nice set of Zepps, plus C13(2), C14, 15 (used), K1-18 mint (nice set), O71 mint, PR1-6, strong section of Cut Squares, a few Revenues(including some nice proprietaries), RW1-2 mint, etc. Mixed condition on earlies but plenty F-VF.

Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

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20 H Back of Book Balance. Airs, Special Delivery, Parcel Post, Shanghai, all complete, few flaws but mostlyF-VF original gum, 4 certificates. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

21 H Postage Dues Complete. J1-101, less J8-14, and includes J1S-7S, J58 is used, some small flaws butgenerally F-VF, most with original gum (J59 unused), 4 certificates (including J29, J59).

Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

22 H Postage Due Balance of Collection. Over 80 different, including J1-3, 5-7, J15-17, J22-27, J30-36,J38-44, J61-67, overall quite well centered, mostly OG, some NH with some gems present as well. Lovelybalance, 8 certificates. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

23 H Official Issues. Complete less high value State Department, plus a few keys, small flaws to F-VF, mostunused but there are some original gum, most attractive collection which would make a fine basis forimprovement and expansion. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

24 H Official Balance of Collection. Over 80 different of the first issues, plus the more recent, including O1-11,O27-32, O42, O44, O47-55, O57-66, O106-7, etc. Mostly quite well centered, many OG and a few never hinged,and while there are flaws (mostly minor) there are plenty F-VF, a premium collection, 20 certificates.

Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

25 H Official Special Printings. Over 50 different, without gum as issued, including O1SD-14, 17, 24, 30, 32-4, 40, 42-3, 45, 57, 67, 86-7SD, mixed quality but a fine start on these rare issues, many of which had total printingsbelow 300, 10 certificates. Scott approximately $30,000

26 H Newspaper Issues. Approximately 75 different, many better, including PR1-25 (less PR8, 21), PR26original gum (certificate), PR35-6 (certificates), PR57-79 (less PR69, 73, 77). PR95, etc Small faults, but mostlyquite attractive to F-VF, some original gum, over 20 certificates. Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

27 H/m Cut Square Balance. Highly comprehensive collection loaded with $50-$500 items, appears to bevirtually all properly identified, just a few highlights include: unused U11-18, W25 (used repaired, certificate),U32 (certificate), U38-45, U48 (certificate), U90-107, U156, U185 (certificate), U249, U272 (used, repaired),U309 (used), U311-347 (apparently complete), UO30-43 (apparently complete, UO38 certificate), UO44-69nearly complete (UO 68 & 69 certificate), also includes a few unlisted, unofficial overprints, errors, etc., mostlyVF, 25 certificates, outstanding opportunity. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000

28 P Small Collection of Card Proofs. Including 40-47P4, and many Officials including O57-93, plus fewOfficial Specimen overprints, few minor flaws but generally F-VF. Estimate 300 - 400

29 H/m Errors, Varieties, Specimens. About 100 items, including errors such as 498c, 554a, 610a, 1610a-b,1735b, pairs with full gutters in between such as 632, 634, 637, 720, 805, 807, shades including 398a, 416a,518b, 537a 703b, 834a (all with certificates) unusual varieties including Kansas City roulettes, 554 PostalForgery, Parcel Posts with unofficial Darrah overprints, plus a group of specimens and sample overprints, etc.Fine lot, well worth a perusal, over 25 certificates. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

CANCELLATIONS & POSTAL HISTORY

30 m Fancy Cancels. Over 60 items collected for cancels, virtually all 19th century, including Devil andPitchfork, kicking mule, masks, “OK” geometrics, etc. Most appear to be genuine. Worth a careful examination.

Estimate 500 - 750

31 ) Stampless Cover Collection, 1802-1855. Approximately 140 covers, mostly stampless, a few laterfranked covers. We note larger towns or cities present but better include: couple straightlines, ovals, NY“"Clamshell", attractive “rimless”, smaller towns, color cancels, one addressed to “ex President Martin VanBuren” re: appointment, several small manuscript towns in need of further research, etc. Useful collection.Generally a pleasing F-VF. Estimate 400 - 500

32 ) Cover Accumulation. Several hundred covers, many 19th Century, including 3¢ 1861 and 3¢ 1869,nothing rare but worth a careful examination. Estimate 500 - 750

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Collections & Accumulations

U.S & FOREIGN COLLECTIONS

33 H/m U.S. & Worldwide Collection/Accumulation formed in the 1940s & ‘50s 1950s. A good view intohow the average collector collected in that time period. Includes a U.S. singles collection, blocks and sheets,couple hundred dollars face plus some premium (692-701 singles and blocks, early unused ducks, etc.),Worldwide in albums, loose, new issues of the period, etc. Estimate 600 - 800

FOREIGN COUNTRY COLLECTIONS

34 H Canada - Collection of Complete Booklets. 21 different, #BK4b//BK26, includes, BK5b, BK13 (socalled “Farmers Booklet”, BK21b, Type II French, etc. fresh lot, appears to be F-VF NH throughout.

Unitrade C$9,400 ($7,050).

35 H Canada - Small Mint selection. 18 items, mostly 1870-1920, including high quality singles, 43c in a block of 6, 97iii in a block, 98i in a block, etc. Generally F-VF or better, OG, some NH. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

36 m Canada - Small Used Selection. 13 items, including #33 (2), 43c 9ound and with certificate), 77b (onpiece, no tab), 89 (stitch watermark), 159 (used block of 8 on registered mailing tag), etc. Mixed quality, smallfaults to Fine, scarce lot. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

37 H Canada - Specialized Group of the Admiral Issue. About 30 items, including singles, coil pairs, platenumber multiples, etc. Includes 116 (appears NH), 120 redrawn frame line, 126-30, pairs or strips, MR2Bi mintsingle and used block of 4, MR4 top margin strip of 10, etc. Very high quality lot, mostly VF or better, many NH.

Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

38 H Canada - Mint Accumulation, 1890s-1950. Small group of mostly better items including blocks, a fewproofs, varieties, etc.; we note, for instance, #89-94 plus shades, 96-103 (also includes a used set), 104-122 withshades, 133 (2 pairs), etc.; also includes a little Newfoundland; mostly F-VF, some NH.

Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

39 H China (People’s Republic) - Group of Mint Sets 1970-1981. Including a small presentation booklet,containing, among other things, a choice block of the 1980 Year of the Monkey, as well as the 1971 ParisCommune, plus a 1978 Galloping horses souvenir sheet, all fresh and VF NH. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000

40 H/m German Area - Highly Comprehensive Intact Collection to the 1950s. Nearly complete for all areas,painstakingly assembled over a 20 year period. Germany itself is virtually complete 1872 to the 1950s, includingalmost all of the keys, souvenir sheets, Airs, Federal Republic, Berlin and DDR. Also virtually complete are theoffices, administrations and occupations, as well as a comprehensive showing of States. Condition is definitelyabove average with plenty of NH in the mint, and while there are bound to be some questionable items in theoverprints and cancels, many are signed or have certificates. A simply outstanding collection.

Estimate 7,500 - 10,000

41 H/m Germany - Powerful Mint and Used Collection, 1872-1990. Entire collection housed in 13 deluxeBorek Hingless albums, offered intact as received from consignor, encompassing all aspects of German philately with the exception of German States & Colonies. The Empire is in one album, mostly used, good showing of bothlarge & small embossed “Eagles”, many attractively cancelled, excellent “Germania”, Inflation issues appearpostally used (including the better numbers). The 3rd Reich is in two albums, nearly all unused, in mounts andmost appear NH; of special note is a postally used strip of 4 from the 1933 Ten-Year souvenir sheet, withcertificate. Two albums are devoted to French Zone, Berlin and WWI & WWII occupied nations, mostly unusedcomplete sets, many NH; we note excellent early Berlin issues. The Republic is in three albums, mostly sets,many later issues NH, including very fresh & attractive “Post Horns” set. East Germany appears mostly complete in five albums, nearly all better issues & souvenir sheets present, later issues appearing mostly NH. A verypleasing and attractive collection. Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

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42 H Germany - Knowledgeable Collector’s Hoard in Several Large Cartons. Includes some decentcollections in Scott albums; noted on a fast perusal are a mint set of “Post Horns” and used sets of Berlin red andblack overprints signed GPSY. Numerous stock books and dealer’s books crammed with the ordinary to somevery good material, 100’s of covers, 100’s of complete sheets, Berlin, Soviet Zone, early DDR, etc., etc. Simply ahuge amount of material with plenty of better that warrants a most careful go through.Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

43 H/m Germany - Specialized Collection of the 1948 “Buildings” Issues (634/661). A most attractivespecialized collection of several hundred singles, pairs, blocks or larger multiples in Scott album, generallyF-VF, OG or postally used, includes: types, paper varieties, watermark varieties, perf varieties, imperfs, doubleimpressions, other various printing or perf flaws, shades, etc., many neatly identified by Michel catalog numbers. An impressive collection, with numerous truly scarce items, owner’s Michel catalog value €30.000+. Sure toplease the specialist of this exciting issue. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

44 HH Italian Area - Mint Selection. Group of never hinged items from the 1930s, including Italian Colonies46-50, Rhodes 15-23, Vatican City 19-34, 41-46, etc. Couple lesser items minor gum toning but fresh lot, F-VFand all NH. Scott $4,450

45 H/m/) Poland - Woldenberg, Polish Officers Prisoner of War Camps, 1942-45. Highly specializedcollection of several hundred in two albums; appears to be complete, many mounted on descriptive pagesmentioning quantities issued, paper varieties, printings & color varieties, etc. Also includes many covers,souvenir sheets, essays, trial color proofs, proofs, unaccepted designs, couple possible unique items including1945 unfinished sheet of 10 (Michel 44 variety). Many covers to celebrate special events in camp but note several appearing delivered between prisoners in different barracks. A fabulous holding that would be most difficult toduplicate and could easily be redone into an award winning exhibit. Very high catalog value in 1983 Michel (thelast time these were listed). See also lot 48 for more Poland Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

46 H/m Worldwide - Mint & Used Collection, 1840-1940. Many 1000s in a fairly well filled ScottInternational 1840-1940, numerous stamps in the $5-50 cat value range. Could be broken down into decentcountry collections. Estimate 750 - 1,000

FORGERIES

47 H/m/) Germany & Western Europe - Forgery Group. Many 100’s, mostly Germany including a coupleof 10-Year sheets, many 1948 German “Posthorn” overprints including varieties (from an old time group, somemay well be genuine), Berlin red and black overprints including several sets on cover, and perhaps upwards of1,000 Soviet Zone handstamped overprints many in large blocks. Also includes several other items such asSpain, Scott #77, and Switzerland #2L1 on cover. A fine lot for the forgery collector or dealer.

Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

48 H/m/) Poland, Reference Collection of Early Counterfeits & Forgeries. Nearly 1,000, items, many ofwhich appear to have been part of the reference collection belonging to the late noted expert Herbert Bloch. Thisreference section includes mostly early Austria & German overprinted issues for Poland, and Western Ukraineearly locals, plus some photocopies, etc.Many items have been plated and a number expertized. Additionally,there is a complete group of the 1975 “Lewicki” Poland forgeries of cancels & covers, and a fewSamorzad-Warinski. An exceptional group, a must for the serious forgery collector or dealer, and there is alwaysthe possibility of some genuine items present. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

U.S. COIN COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS

49 Indian Head and Lincoln Cents. Complete 1857-1933, no 1922 plain, mixed quality, the 1877 is fair, the1909 S Indian and the Lincoln keys are generally Very Good to Fine, and there are high quality coins scatteredthrough both sets. In Capital holders. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

50 19th Century Type Set. 28 coins in a Capital holder, including Bust Half-Dime through Half-Dollar, 20¢piece, Seated Liberty Dollar, Trade Dollar, etc. Generally average to fine. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

51 Silver Dollars 1878-1935. Complete set in Capital Holders, the keys are generally Good-Fine, but there arehigh quality single coins throughout. Estimate 7,500 - 10,000

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U.S. Coin Collections & Accumulations

52 Gold Coin Accumulation. Consisting of a mix of Liberty and Indian coins of the following $2½ (15), $5 (7),$10 (1); then two St. Gaudens $20, two $5 Commemoratives (Jackie Robinson & Bicentennial of Congress), plus 8 British Sovereigns (1893-1931); generally Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimate 7,500 - 10,000

53 Silver Coin Accumulation. Including 8 rolls Silver Dollars, mixed dates, some uncirculated, 3 ten ounceingots, plus a small amount of Canada & Mexico silver coins. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

54 U.S. Better Coin Selection. Assembled in the 1980s and 1990s with a couple modern additions. Better coinsinclude three Half-Cents, high grades, Lincoln Cents 1909 SVDB (high quality), 1922 plain (with 1980 INSphoto certificate), another 1922 plain (genuine?), 1955 double die, 1942/41 Mercury Dime, about 30+ standingLiberty Quarters (including 1927S 2), VG-VF+, Five uncirculated CC Morgan Dollars (GSA), 1853 GoldDollar, 1883 Hawaii Dime, 1942 U.S. Proofset (both 5¢), etc. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500

UNITED STATES STAMPS

POSTMASTERS’ PROVISIONALS

55 H New York, N.Y., 5¢ black on bluish (9X1). Position 39. Exceptionally fresh with large balanced margins,trace of original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,500 without gum

Expertization: with 1994 P.S.E. certificate.

56 (H) New York, N.Y., 5¢ black on bluish (9X1). Bright and fresh with generous margins all around, unusedwithout gum as listed, Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,500

Expertization: with 1987 P.F. and 1997 A.P.S. certificates.

57 ) New York, N.Y., 5¢ black on bluish (9X1). Full margins, tied by red grids on folded cover toPhiladelphia, red New York circular datestamp with integral “5 cts” rate and matching “PAID” plus bluePhiladelphia “R” (Recorded); vertical file folds, stamp with tiny edge flaws. Otherwise Very Fine (Photo).

Estimate 500 - 750

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58 H New York, N.Y., 5¢ black on bluish, without signature (9X1e). Exceptionally fresh with large balancedmargins, part original gum, small thin spot in lower left corner, Very Fine appearance (Photo). $3,750

without gum

Expertization: with 1978 P.F. certificate as old Scott 9X1d.

59 (H) New York, N.Y., 5¢ black on very thin “pelure” paper, without signature (9X1e var.). Clear to largemargins, unused without gum, fresh and Fine (Photo). $3,750

Expertization: with 1971 & 1991 P.F. certificates, the latter as “the so-called pelure paper.

Provenance: Maffeo.

60 H Providence, R.I., 10¢ gray black (10X2). Large margins all around including partial sheet margins topand right, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $1,150

Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate.

61 m St. Louis, Mo., 10¢ black on gray lilac (11X5). Type II. Clear to mostly large margins, canceled singlepen stroke, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $10,000

A RARE COMPLETELY SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ ON LILAC.


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62 m St. Louis, Mo., 10¢ black on gray lilac (11X5). Type II. Ample to large margins, canceled solely by red St. Louis town cancel, two small thin spots, Fine to Very Fine. appearance (Photo). $10,000

A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ ON LILAC CANCELED SOLELY BY THE TOWN CANCEL AND WITHOUT THE USUAL PEN CANCEL.


1847 ISSUE

63 ) 5¢ dark brown (1a). Full right sheet margin single with stunning color and a razor sharp, prooflikeimpression; large margins left and bottom, just into frame line at top, canceled choice strike red grid cancel on1848 folded letter with red Brunswick Me. circular datestamp, to Newport R.I. Very Fine (Photo). $950

64 H 5¢ orange brown with stitch watermark (1b var.). Fresh color with ample to large margins and a clearhorizontal stitch watermark, original gum, two light vertical creases, Fine to Very Fine. appearance (Photo).

$10,000+

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF A MINT 5¢ 1847, ESPECIALLY IN THE ORANGE BROWN SHADE,DISPLAYING THE STITCH WATERMARK.


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65 (H) 10¢ black (2). Fresh and bright, fine impression with well clear to large margins all around, unusedwithout gum, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $15,000

A MOST ATTRACTIVE AND VERY SCARCE COMPLETELY SOUND UNUSED 10¢ 1847.

Expertization: with 1984 & 2006 P.F. certificates (also signed Bühler).

66 H 5¢ red brown, Reproduction (3). Wonderfully fresh and bright with large to oversize margins, withoutgum as issued, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $825


67 H 5¢ red brown, Reproduction (3). Bright and fresh with large, perfectly balanced margins, without gum asissued, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $850

68 H 10¢ black, Reproduction (4). Four adequate to large margins, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $1,000


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1851-57 ISSUE

69 m 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A). Position 9R1E. Bright color with large margins except barely touching ballornaments at bottom, lightened pen cancel, accompanying certificate mentions “tiny scuffs at top above P ofPOSTAGE” (nearly invisible), fresh and otherwise Very Fine. A lovely example of the rare 1¢ type Ib (Photo).

$4,500


70 m 1¢ blue, type III (8). Position 55L4. Remarkably bright and fresh, especially deep color, with large,perfectly balanced margins and a light town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $2,250

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE TYPE III, WHICH IS QUITE SCARCE IN THIS GEM USEDCONDITION.


71 m 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A). Large margins except barely touching at bottom, neat town cancel, fresh andnearly Very Fine (Photo). $900


72 (H) 1¢ blue, type IV (9). Bottom sheet margin single, position 93R1L. Ample to large margins all aroundexcept barely touching at top, unused without gum, incredibly fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $300

Expertization: with photocopy of 1984 P.F. certificate for a strip of 3.

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73 ) 3¢ orange brown, type I (10). Position 70L1E with interpane margin at right and large margins left &bottom just in at top, rich, early color; cancelled by red grid on cover to Redding Ct. matching red Jul 1 Amenia,N.Y. cds, which makes this, in all probability, a First Day cover; clean and Very Fine. (Catalogue value as a firstday cover $12,500). Sold on its own merits (Photo). Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

Expertization: with 2002 A.P.S. certificate specifying the date of use as 7/1/(1851).

There is no indication of year date anywhere on the cover, but the fact that the stamp is from the early state ofplate 1 apparently was sufficient evidence for the A.P.S. to render its ruling. The cover is accompanied by aletter from the late Wilson Hulme stating that he is quite convinced it is a first day cover, and he was sorry hehad not been aware of this piece, or he would have included it in his then about to be published article on thefirst day covers of the 3¢ 1851 issue.

74 ) 3¢ dull red, type I, with private “sawtooth” perforations (11). Position 69L6, with clear perforations onleft and right sides measuring about 10½; tied by Philadelphia cds on cover to Roadstown N.J. with lovely bluecameo-style merchant’s corner card featuring a three-car train; fresh and clean, top flap nearly separated andpartly missing, but otherwise a gorgeous cover (Photo). Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

Expertization: with 2002 A.P.S. certificate noting “sawtooth separations of unknown origin”, a letter fromthe late Wilson Hulme stating that in his opinion it is genuine also accompanies.

This is quite possibly the same perforation as that noted by Wilson Hulme as used from Kensington Pa., asuburb of Philadelphia.

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75 m 5¢ red brown (12). Large to huge margins with a light red town cancel, scissor cuts in margins, fresh andVery Fine (Photo). $850


Certificate notes “knife slices in the top and right margins”, apparently the remnants of having removed thestamp from the sheet with a dull blade. Both could easily be trimmed away without much affect.

76 m 10¢ green, type I (13). Large margins and light red town cancel, lightened pen cancel, tiny corner crease atupper right, Very Fine appearance with incredible eye appeal (Photo). $1,000

77 m 10¢ green, type IV (16). Position 86L1. recut at top only. Bright and fresh with ample to mostly largemargins and a clear red New-York town cancel, Very Fine, pretty stamp (Photo). $1,835


78 ) 12¢ black, diagonal bisect (17a). Tied by perfectly struck “STEAM/ SHIP” handstamp on undated foldedcover to Fishkill N.Y. with incomplete strike boxed “VIA NICARAGUA/ AHEAD OF THE MAILS”; bisectwith small faults. Fine (Photo). $5,780

Expertization: signed Calves, with 2013 P.F. certificate.

Though cut diagonally, it is not the typical corner-to-corner bisect, but closer to a vertical cut, which we do not believe exists.

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1857-61 ISSUE

79 m 1¢ blue, type Ia (19). Nearly perfectly centered showing a wide break in the oval at top and barely touchedball ornaments at bottom, fresh and bright with deep plate 4 color and a light town cancel, few tiny thin spots attop; choice, Extremely Fine appearance (Photo). $9,000

AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS LOOKING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE PLATE 4 TYPE IA, CLEARLY SHOWINGITS DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS.


Provenance: Sheriff.

80 H 1¢ blue, type II (20). Plate 2. Nicely centered and remarkably fresh with full original gum, Fine to VeryFine (Photo). $900


81 m 1¢ blue, type III (21). Exceptionally fresh and bright with extraordinary color and contrast, neat partial St.Louis town cancel, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,800

Expertization: with 1989 P.S.E. and 1995 P.F. certificates.

82 H 1¢ blue, type V (24). Nearly perfectly centered and incredibly fresh, original gum with barely a trace ofhinging, if at all, an Extremely Fine gem (Photo). $140

Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate as simply “OG” implying never hinged.

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83 H 3¢ rose, type I (25). Nearly perfectly centered with virtually intact top and bottom frame lines, slightlydisturbed original gum, Extremely Fine (Photo). $2,750

AN EXTRAORDINARY MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY DIFFICULT STAMP.


84 HH 3¢ dull red, type III (26). Mathematically centered with perforations clear of the design all around,immaculate, never hinged original gum, a Superb gem (Photo). $65 for hinged

Expertization: with 1983 & 1988 P.F. certificates, latter as simply “original gum” implying never hinged.

85 HH 10¢ green, type V (35). Post office fresh and nicely centered with pristine, never hinged original gum,Very Fine (Photo). $225 for hinged


86 H 24¢ gray lilac (37). Wonderfully fresh and nicely centered with full original gum, Fine to Very Fine., apremium mint single of this difficult stamp (Photo). $1,400


87 H 24¢ gray lilac (37). Fresh and beautifully centered, original gum with some gum loss from hinge removal(not mentioned on the accompanying certificate), Very Fine (Photo). $1,400


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88 H 90¢ blue, imperf (39a). Large margins except barely shaved at bottom, fresh and Fine. now listed as 39P5,plate proof on stamp paper (Photo). $4,500


1875 REPRINTS OF THE 1857 ISSUE

89 H 1¢ bright blue, Reprint (40). Fresh and bright with radiant color, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $575


90 H 3¢ scarlet, Reprint (41). Bright, fresh and nicely centered for this very difficult issue, with bright luminous color, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine. Only 479 were sold (Photo). $3,000

Expertization: with 1997 A.P.S. certificate.

91 H 30¢ yellow orange, Reprint (46). Brilliant color, without gum as issued, fresh and Fine. Only 480 weresold (Photo). $3,000


92 H 90¢ deep blue, Reprint (47). Fresh and relatively well centered with intense color, without gum as issued,Fine to Very Fine. Only 454 were sold (Photo). $4,000

Expertization: with 1973 & 1992 P.F. certificates.

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1861-66 ISSUES

93 HH 3¢ brown rose, First Design (56). Remarkably fresh and beautifully centered with deep rich color, aprooflike impression and flawless, never hinged original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.; now listed as65-E15h (Photo). $550 for hinged

Expertization: with 1994 P.F. certificate as Scott 56.

94 m 3¢ pink (64). Nicely centered with luminous pastel color and a face-free towncancel, fresh and Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $750


95 Hr 3¢ rose (65). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. 33 block of 8. Exceptionally fresh, bright, well centered, and solid, full original gum which in our opinion is never hinged, but on which the Philatelic foundation has ruled6 stamps are hinged., Very Fine (Photo). $4,250

AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE PLATE BLOCK FROM THE 1861 ISSUE.


We respectfully disagree with the Foundation’s finding that this plate block has ever been hinged. In fact, it has previously been sold as never hinged in two different auctions.

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96 H 10¢ yellow green (68). Exceptionally fresh and well centered, original gum, few slightly shorter perfs,otherwise Very Fine (Photo). $1,000

Expertization: with clear 1991 & 2004 P.F. certificates.

97 H 30¢ orange (71). Rich color, large part original gum, shallow hinge thin, Fine to Very Fine. appearance(Photo). $2,000


98 H 90¢ blue (72). Bright and fresh with lovely color, original gum, Fine to Very Fine., quite scarce in this fresh, sound mint condition (Photo). $3,250


99 H 2¢ black (73). Beautifully centered and incredibly fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, small unnoticablenatural paper inclusion in bottom margin, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, handsome (Photo). $375


100 (H) 5¢ dark red brown (75). Stunning color, bright and fresh with a prooflike impression, virtually perfectlycentered with perfs clear of the design all around, unused without gum, Extremely Fine, choice. A lovelyexample of the elusive deep shade of the 5¢ red brown (Photo). $2,200


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101 P 15¢ black, large die proof (77P1). With National Bank Note Co. imprint on 117 x 144mm card, clean andVery Fine (Photo). $1,400

102 (H) 15¢ black (77). Rather well centered and exceptionally fresh with a razor-sharp impression, unusedwithout gum, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,750


1867 GRILLED ISSUES

103 (H) 3¢ rose, A. grill (79). Exceptionally fresh with rich color, quite well centered with a minimal number ofthe shortened perfs, the usual result of the allover grill, unused without gum, Very Fine,unusually attractive andfar better than normally found (Photo). $2,750


104 H 2¢ black, Z. grill (85B). Beatifully centered, especially for this notoriously difficult grilled issue, deepcolor with a prooflike impression, small part original gum, small shallow hinge thin and few faint, barelynoticeable perf stains, otherwise Extremely Fine and an exceptionally attractive unused example of the 2¢ Z.grilled Black Jack (Photo). $6,750 without gum

Expertization: with 1993 P.F. certificate noting “traces of gum”.

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105 H 1¢ blue, E. grill (86). Bright and fresh, disturbed original gum, Fine to Very Fine., scarce mint stamp(Photo). $3,250


106 H 2¢ gray black, F. grill (93 var.). Nicely centered, uncommonly fresh, original gum, Fine to Very Fine. Alovely example of the “Gray Black Jack” (Photo). $450


107 H 3¢ red, F. grill (94). Very well centered with full, lightly hinged original gum, fresh and Very Fine (Photo).$350


108 H 15¢ black, F. grill (98). Used with 1¢ F. grill (92), each with canceled segmented cork cancels on 1869cover from Beloit Wis. to Christiania, Norway, postmarked Beloit, Aug 31, with Christiania receiver, Sep 20,on front, red handstamped and manuscript rate markings and red Bremen transit handstamp; minor edge wear.Fine (Photo). Estimate 200 - 300

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. Certificate.

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109 m 90¢ blue, F. grill (101). Fresh and beautifully centered with a wide grid foreign mail cancel, Very Fine andchoice (Photo). $2,250

A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE VERY DIFFICULT 90¢ F. GRILL.


1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1861-66 ISSUES

110 (H) 2¢ black, Re-issue (103). Fresh and quite well centered with characteristic deep color, and prooflikeimpression on bright paper, unused without gum, Very Fine. Only 979 were issued (Photo). $1,650


111 (H) 3¢ brown red, Re-issue (104). Rich color and razor-sharp impression impression, unused without gum,fresh and Fine. Only 465 were issued (Photo). $1,850


112 H 5¢ brown, Re-issue (105). Wonderfully fresh and bright, original gum, Fine. Only 672 were issued(Photo). $2,600


113 H 10¢ green, Re-issue (106). Exceptionally fresh with great color and contrast, original gum, hinge remnant,Fine to Very Fine. Only 451 were issued (Photo). $3,300


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114 (H) 12¢ black, Re-issue (107). Bright and fresh, unused without gum, slightly thinned in upper right corner,Fine to Very Fine. appearance (Photo). $1,850


115 (H) 24¢ dark violet, Re-issue (109). Unused without gum, “toned with two small defects” as per somewhatharsh accompanying certificate; fresh, Fine to Very Fine. appearance. Only 346 sold (Photo). $2,700


116 (H) 30¢ brownish orange, Re-issue (110). Unused without gum, tiny natural paper inclusion, fresh and Fine.Only 346 were issued (Photo). $2,800


117 (H) 90¢ blue, Re-issue (111). Fresh and nicely centered with large margins, deep color and bright paper,unused without gum, Fine to Very Fine. Only 317 were issued (Photo). $3,250


1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE

118 HH 1¢ buff (112). Fresh, bright and virtually perfectly centered, original gum, never hinged, tiny naturalpaper inclusion at upper right, Extremely Fine (Photo). $650 for hinged

Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate (not noting inclusion).

119 HH 3¢ ultramarine, split grill (114). 65% at top, 35% at bottom, right sheet margin single. Incredibly freshand nearly perfectly centered, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo).

$300 for hingedExpertization: with 1985 P.F. certificate.

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1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE

120 H 2¢ brown, 1875 Re-issue (124). Fresh and virtually perfectly centered, original gum, lightly hinged,Extremely Fine (Photo). $650


121 H 2¢ brown, 1875 Re-issue (124). Bright and fresh, original gum, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $650


122 H 10¢ yellow, 1875 Re-issue (127). Extra large, beautifully balanced margins and brilliant color, originalgum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,650


123 H 15¢ brown & blue, Re-issue, type III (129). Nearly perfectly centered with rich color, slightly disturbedoriginal gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,350


124 (H) 15¢ brown & blue, Re-issue, type III (129). Remarkably fresh and well centered, unused without gum,Very Fine (Photo). $600


125 HH 1¢ buff, 1880 Re-issue (133). Bottom sheet margin single. Fresh and quite well centered, original gum,never hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $325 for hinged

Expertization: with 1997 P.S.E. certificate as simply “OG”.

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1870-71 NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. ISSUES

126 H 2¢ red brown, H. grill (135). Mathematically centered amid perfectly symmetrical margins, original gum,lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $2,250 (Photo). $1,000

AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ NATIONAL GRILL.

Expertization: with 1998 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

127 HH 3¢ green, H. grill, split vertically (136 var.). 50% at top, 50% at bottom. Post office fresh and very wellcentered with bright color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, Very Fine (Photo). $625 for hinged


128 m 24¢ purple, H. grill (142). Absolutely perfectly centered with the characteristic pale color of the genuineexamples and a light cork cancel, barely noticeable corner perf crease at lower left, otherwise Extremely Fine(Photo). $7,000

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 24¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. GRILL., WHICH IS ONLY KNOWN USEDAND SELDOM SEEN COMPLETELY SOUND.


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129 H 2¢ red brown (146). Uncommonly fresh and virtually perfectly centered amid large balanced margins,original gum with just the barest trace of hinging, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott Stamp Values $1,250(Photo). $325

Expertization: with 2002 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

130 HH 3¢ green (147). Nicely centered with radiant color, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine (Photo).$225 for hinged


131 H 7¢ vermilion (149). Wonderfully fresh and well centered with color that seems to glow, original gum,lightly hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $1,000


1873-75 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE CO. ISSUE

132 H 1¢ ultramarine (156). Virtually perfectly centered with extra wide margins and lovely pastel color,original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $225


133 HH 2¢ brown (157). Nicely centered and post office fresh with deep, dark color and pristine, never hingedoriginal gum, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $350 for hinged


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134 HH 6¢ dull pink (159). Exceptionally fresh and well centered with gorgeous pastel color, original gum, never hinged (small, insignificant gum skip and bit of offset-trivial and neither mentioned on cert), Very Fine toExtremely Fine (Photo). $400 for hinged


135 m 6¢ dull pink (159). Exceptionally fresh and well centered with extra wide margins, canceled neat smallcircle of diamonds, Extremely Fine., a stunning gem (Photo). $20+

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate declining opinion “with repect to town of origin”.

136 HH 7¢ orange vermilion (160). Choice centering and incredibly vibrant color, original gum, never hinged,post office fresh and Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,150 for hinged

THIS 7¢ CONTINENTAL IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN THIS CHOICE MINT STATE.

Expertization: with 1984 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates.

137 (H) 12¢ blackish violet (162). Remarkably fresh and well centered, unused without gum, Very Fine (Photo).$800


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138 H 90¢ rose carmine (166). Bright, fresh and nicely centered, original gum with just the barest trace of hinge,if at all, Very Fine. An exceptional mint 90¢ Continental (Photo). $2,250


139 HH 2¢ vermilion (178). Exceptionally well centered and wonderfully fresh with incredibly vibrant color,original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice, highly elusive in this gem never hinged condition(Photo). $350 for hinged


140 HH 5¢ blue (179). Nearly perfectly centered with vibrant color and post office fresh, never hinged originalgum, Extremely Fine and choice, rare in this pristine never hinged gondition (Photo). $700 for hinged

Expertization: with 1990 P.F. certificate as simply “OG”, implying never hinged.

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1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. ISSUE

141 HH 1¢ dark ultramarine (182). Uncommonly fresh and beautifully centered, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem (Photo). $775


142 HH 5¢ blue (185). An incredible never hinged mint single, fresh, bright and virtually perfectly centered withlovely color and exceptionally large, beautifully balanced margins; a choice, Extremely Fine gem. Scott StampValues $3,250 (Photo). $1,500

A SUPERB AMERICAN 5¢ TAYLOR. ONE OF ONLY A TOTAL OF THREE AT THIS GRADE FROM BOTH THE PSE AND PF COMBINED, AND ONLY ONE HIGHER, A 95.

Expertization: with 1985, 1998, and 2015 P.F. certificates, last graded XF 90.

143 H 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188). Fresh and well centered with remarkably wide margins, somewhatdisturbed original gum, Very Fine,a striking jumbo (Photo). $1,800


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144 H 30¢ greenish black (190 var.). Remarkably fresh and well centered with full, lightly hinged original gum,Very Fine, A lovely example of the greenish black shade (Photo). $2,000


1881-88 AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. ISSUES

145 HH 6¢ deep brown red, re-engraved (208a). Post office fresh and beautifully centered with exquisite colorand contrast, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $1,600

QUITE SCARCE IN THIS CHOICE NEVER HINGED CONDITION-LESS THAN 10 NEVER HINGED EXAMPLESHAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.


146 HH 2¢ pale red brown, 1883 Special Printing (211B). Fresh and nicely centered, original gum, neverhinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,000

Expertization: with 1991 P.F. certificate for a block of 8.

147 H 2¢ pale red brown, 1883 Special Printing, imperf between (211Bc). Horizontal pair, original gum,lightly hinged, small natural paper inclusion right stamp, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $2,000


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148 HHr 3¢ vermilion (214). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 10. Exceptionally fresh andbeautifully centered with vibrant color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, original gum, never hinged,Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $3,000

A WONDERFUL BANKNOTE PLATE BLOCK IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF PRESERVATION.

149 HH 4¢ carmine (215). Bright, fresh and well centered, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine, choice(Photo). $550


150 HH 5¢ indigo (216). Quite well centered and exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, Fine to VeryFine (Photo). $700


151 HH 90¢ purple (218). Post office fresh and nicely centered with deep rich color and immaculate, neverhinged original gum, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $2,750


Any 90¢ Bank Note is rare in an original never hinged state.

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1890 ISSUE

152 Hr 8¢ lilac (225). Bottom marginimprint, “ZZ” & plate no. block of 10.Fresh, solid and nearly perfectly centered,original gum, very lightly hinged, gummed over small thin spot, Extremely Fineappearance (Photo). $1,900

153 HH 10¢ green (226). Top sheet margin single with partial imprint. Beatifully centered exceptionally freshwith stunning color, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $525


154 HH 30¢ black (228). Well centered with large margins, bright color and paper, original gum, never hingedwith light natural gum bend, fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $900


1893 COLUMBIAN ISSUE

155 Hr 3¢ Columbian (232). Bottom margin imprint, “L” & plate no. block of 8. Fresh and virtually perfectlycentered, original gum, very lightly hinged (four end stamps never hinged), bit vertical separation in centerlightly reinforced, otherwise Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,175

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156 HHr 4¢ Columbian (233). Lower left imprint, “D” & plate no. block of 10. Nicely centered with brightcolor and immaculate, never hinged original gum, single damaged perf at lower right, minor rejoined separationin selvage, otherwise Very Fine (Photo). $3,570

157 HHr 5¢ Columbian (234). Bottom margin imprint, “B” & plate no. block of 8. Incredibly well centered with flawless, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine (Photo). $4,500

A STUNNING PLATE BLOCK, TRULY RARE THIS CHOICE.

158 Hr 6¢ Columbian (235). Top margin imprint, “Z” & plate no. block of 8. Nicely centered, original gum,lightly hinged (two right stamps only), slight separation in selvage, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine(Photo). $1,800

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159 Hr 8¢ Columbian (236). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Wonderfully fresh and virtuallyperfectly centered, original gum, with the barest trace of hinging on the top middle stamp only, Extremely Fine(Photo). $1,025


1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE

160 H 2¢ pink, type I, imperf horizontally (248a). Vertical pair. Fresh radiant color, original gum, lightlyhinged, small corner crease, Fine to Very Fine. appearance. (Photo). $5,500

A MOST HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE ERROR PAIR-ONLY ONE OTHER HAS BEENCERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION IN THEIR ONLINE CERTIFICATE RECORDS.

Expertization: with 1980 & 2001 P.F. certificates, the former not noting the crease.

161 HH 2¢ carmine lake, type I (249). Beautifully centered with blazing color,original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $450


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162 H 5¢ chocolate, imperf horizontally (255c). Vertical pair. Few small thins, reperforated at right, Fineappearance. Less than one pane is recorded (Photo). $4,000


163 HH 6¢ dull brown (256). Virtually perfectly centered, post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, VeryFine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $475


164 HH 6¢ dull brown (256). Bright, fresh and beautifully centered, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine toExtremely Fine (Photo). $475

Expertization: with 1999 P.S.E. & 2000 P.F. certificates showing sheet margin imprint selvage, which hasbeen subsequently separated.

165 H 6¢ dull brown, imperf horizontally (256a). Vertical strip of 3, original gum, lightly hinged, few nibbedperforations at right, all but one on the bottom stamp, small closed tear between the middle and bottom stamps-leaving the top pair sound-, otherwise Fine (Photo). $3,000


166 HH 8¢ violet brown (257). Exceptionally fresh and beautifully centered with extra large margins andimmaculate, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine., and a bit undergraded in our opinion. Scott StampValues $700 (Photo). $475

Expertization: with 1996 and 2015 P.F. certificates, latter graded VF-XF 85.

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167 HH 10¢ dark green (258). Right margin plate no. single. Wonderfully fresh and absolutely perfectlycentered with almost iridescent color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, a Superb gem (Photo).

$850


168 HH 15¢ dark blue (259). Exceptionally fresh with deep, dark color, original gum, never hinged, Fine to VeryFine., lovely stamp (Photo). $850


169 HH 50¢ orange (260). A gorgeous stamp; virtually perfectly centered with pleasingly symmetrical marginsand deep rich color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine to Superb (Photo). $1,500

A SUPERB NEVER HINGED 50¢ FIRST BUREAU.


1895 WATERMARKED ISSUE

170 m 8¢ violet brown, watermarked USIR (272a). Showing large part of double-lined “R”. Beautifullycentered with large, well balanced margins and light magenta cancel, Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,000

A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 8¢ BUREAU ON PAPER INTENDED FOR THE PRINTING OF U.S.REVENUE STAMPS.


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171 HH 15¢ dark blue (274). Bottom margin plate number single. Virtually perfectly centered with intense color, prooflike impression and flawless, never hinged original gum; a striking, Extremely Fine gem. Scott StampValues $1,300 (Photo). $625

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.

172 Hr 15¢ dark blue (274). Full top margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Incredibly bright and fresh withdeep, dark color, original gum, lightly hinged, small thin spot lower left stamp and in selvage, few light naturalpaper wrinkles, Very Fine appearance (Photo). $4,500

173 HH $1 black, type I (276). Post office fresh and quite well centered within very large margins, intense colorand flawless, never hinged original gum, Fine to Very Fine. a pristine mint single (Photo). $1,800


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174 H $1 black, type II (276A). Nicely centered with intense color, original gum, paper hinge remnant, nearlyVery Fine (Photo). $1,250


175 H $5 dark green (278). Rich color, exceptionally fresh, original gum, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $2,000


1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE

176 Hr 5¢ Trans-Miss. (288). Top margin imprint & plate no. block of 4. Slightly glazed but lightly hingedoriginal gum, Extremely Fine (Photo). $800

177 H $1 Trans-Miss. (292). Well centered and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Photo).$1,400


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1901 PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE

One-Cent Pan American Invert

178 H 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted (294a). Exceptionally fresh and quite well centered, original gum,Very Fine (Photo). $12,500

A MOST ATTRACTIVE AND FULLY SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.


179 Hr 8¢ Pan-American (298). Lower right imprint & plate no. block of 8 with “8c” registration marks. Freshand exceptionally well centered, original gum, the top four stamps with only the vaguest hint of hinging, triflingperf strengthening (not mentioned on the accompanying certificate), Very Fine (Photo). $4,345 as a plate

block of 6 + 2 singles

AN EXCEPTIONAL 8¢ PAN AMERICAN PLATE BLOCK.


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180 Hr 10¢ Pan-American (299). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Fresh, bright and incrediblywell centered, original gum, very lightly hinged, light natural paper wrinkle in selvage and just into lower rightstamp, slight perf strengthening, still Extremely Fine and choice — as close to perfectly centered as any 10¢Pan-American plate block we have seen (Photo). $6,750

1902-08 REGULAR ISSUES

181 BKHH 2¢ carmine, booklet pane of 6 (301c). Position E. Fresh, crisp and very well centered, original gum,never hinged, Extremely Fine, a choice pane (Photo). $950

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182 Hr 4¢ brown (303). Top margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Very well centered and fresh, original gum,lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $825

183 Hr 6¢ claret (305). Full top margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Exceptionally fresh and solid with trulychoice centering, original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine (Photo). $900

A SIMPLY SUPERB TOP PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 6¢ 1902 ISSUE.


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184 Hr 13¢ purple black (308). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Incredibly well centered, original gum, very lightly hinged, light diagonal crease lower left stamp, couple perfs separated, Extremely Fineappearance (Photo). $675

185 HH 50¢ orange (310). Centered with near mathematical precision amid perfectly balanced margins withbright color and post office fresh, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $2,250 for anormal XF 90 (Photo). $1,200

A RARELY SEEN MINT NEVER HINGED GEM OF THE 50¢ 1902 ISSUE.

Expertization: with 1985 and 2015 P.F. certificates latter graded XF 90 XQ.

186 H $2 dark blue (312). Nicely centered with great color and contrast, original gum, Fine to Very Fine (Photo).$825


187 HH 5¢ blue, imperf (315). Top sheet margin single. Bright and fresh with huge margins all around, originalgum, never hinged (lightly hinged in ungummed selvage only), a Superb gem (Photo). $600


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188 H 5¢ blue coil (317). Fresh and well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $5,750

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE COIL.


189 H 1¢ blue green coil (318). Characteristic deep color, original gum, fresh and Fine (Photo). $4,250

Expertization: with 1975 & 1999 P.F. certificates, the former as part of a pair.

190 H 2¢ carmine, type I, rouletted between (319r). Vertical pair. Wonderfully fresh with brilliant color,original gum, Very Fine and rare (Photo). $3,250

QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THIS ELUSIVE AND UNUSUAL PERFORATION VARIETY.


A few sheets with missing perforations were rouletted by order of the San Francisco postmaster and sold overthe counter during the normal course of business. Very few survived.

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191 HHr 10¢ Louisiana Purchase (327). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Wonderfully fresh andabsolutely perfectly centered with flawless, never hinged original gum, single internal perf separation,mentioned only for strict accuracy, still, an Extremely Fine gem (Photo). $4,000

THIS 10¢ LOUISIANA PLATE BLOCK MUST CERTAINLY BE AMONG THE FINEST CENTERED EXTANT.

Expertization: with clear 1989 P.F. certificate as simply “OG”, implying never hinged.

1908-10 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE, DL WATERMARK

192 HHr 5¢ blue (335). Wide top imprint & plate no. block of 6, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $1,000


193 Hr 8¢ olive green (337). Full top imprint & plate no. block of 6. Rich color, original gum, lightly hinged,fresh and Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $525

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194 Hr 10¢ yellow (338). Full top imprint & plate no. block of 6. Radiant color, original gum, lightly hinged,fresh and Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $800

195 HHr 13¢ blue green (339). Full top imprint & plate no. block of 6. Virtually perfectly centered, originalgum, never hinged, few rejoined perforations, otherwise Extremely Fine (Photo). $875


196 HHr 15¢ pale ultramarine (340). Full top imprint & plate no. block of 6. Absolutely glowing color, freshand solid, original gum, never hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,175

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197 Hr 50¢ violet (341). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Exceptionally fresh and well centeredwith vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged, insignificant natural gum bends, Very Fine and choice (Photo).

$7,000

,A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE HIGH VALUE WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN PLATE BLOCK.

1909 BLUISH PAPER ISSUE

198 Hr 1¢ green, bluish paper (357). Left margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Fresh, solid and quite wellcentered, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $3,100


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199 Hr 2¢ carmine, bluish paper (358). Bottom margin imprint & plate no. block of 6. Beautifully centered,original gum (four end stamps never hinged), fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $1,000


200 H 5¢ blue, bluish paper (361), original gum, lightly hinged, reperforated at bottom; fresh, Fine, an attractive example of the rarest of the regularly issued bluish papers (Photo). $5,750


201 H 13¢ blue green, bluish paper (365), original gum, small hinge remnant, fresh and Fine (Photo).$2,600


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1909 COMMEMORATIVE ISSUES

202 HH 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (369). A choice mint example. Post office fresh and virtually perfectly centered within large balanced margins, original gum, neverhinged, Extremely Fine to Superb (Photo). $320


203 Hr 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (369). Left margin imprint & plate no. block of 6 with multiple pressmen’sinitials. Fresh and nicely centered, original gum, hinge remnants (middle stamps never hinged), Very Fine(Photo). $2,750


204 E 1909, 2¢ Hudson-Fulton, artist’s model (372-E2 var.). Wash drawing of frame similar to 372-E2 & E3but with rejected inscriptions “1609-1807” and “Series 1909” instead of “1609” & “1909”, with insertedcut-out photo-reduction of accepted vignette design; the whole mtd on thick gray card. Very Fine (Photo).

Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

AN APPARENTLY UNIQUE AND UNLISTED ARTIST’S MODEL.

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205 P 1909, 2¢ Hudson-Fulton, small die proof (372P2). Wonderfully fresh and bright, Extremely Fine(Photo). $1,000

1910-14 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUES, SL WATERMARK

206 Hr 8¢ olive green (380). Full top imprint, star & plate no. block of 6. Deep rich color, original gum possiblylightly hinged in ungummed selvage, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,300

207 HHr 10¢ yellow (381). Full top imprint & plate no. block of 6. Radiant color, original gum, never hinged,fresh and solid but for a bit of reinforced separation in ungummed selvage, Very Fine, quite rare this nice(Photo). $2,000

208 Hr 15¢ pale ultramarine (382). Left margin imprint & plateno. block of 6 with several pressmen’s initials. Well centered,fresh and solid with lovely pastel color, original gum, very lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $2,500

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209 m 3¢ deep violet, the “Orangeburg” coil (389). Fresh and nicely centered with characteristic wavy linecancel. Skillfully repaired at right edge and shallow hinge thin (photo). $10,500

QUITE AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS STORIED COIL.


This 3¢ coil was produced specifically to be used by the Bell Pharmaceutical Company of Orangeburg, N.Y. tomail samples to doctors across the county. The 3¢ stamps paid triple the fourth class mail rate indicating thatthe samples were quite bulky. In addition, the volume of the mass mailing resulted in the covers being putthrough the first class cancelling machine rather than being hand cancelled, as was custom. These twocircumstances account for the fact that most of the surviving examples and virtually all of the known covers are affected by wrinkles, creases, or worse.

210 Hr 7¢ black (407). Full top plate no. block of 6. Intense color and bright paper, original gum, very lightlyhinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,200

211 HHr 8¢ pale olive green (414). Top plate no. block of 6. Brilliant color, original gum, never hinged, freshand Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,100

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212 Hr 20¢ ultramarine (419). Top plate no. block of 6. Vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged, small stainone stamp (visible on back only), light natural paper wrinkle, otherwise Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $2,000

213 Hr 30¢ orange red (420). Full top plate no. block of 6. Bright, fresh and extraordinarily well centered,original gum, lightly hinged, some skillfully reinforced separation, otherwise Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,450

1914-15 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE, SL WATERMARK, PERF.10

214 BK(H) 1¢ green, imperf (424e). Booklet pane of 6. Large, perfectly balanced margins, without gum asalways, Extremely Fine. Only 60 panes are recorded (Photo). $1,600

Expertization: with 1982 A.P.S. & P.F. certificates.

215 Hr 5¢ blue (428). Full top plate no. block of 6. Lovely dark blue shade, exceptionally fresh and wellcentered, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $425

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216 Hr 7¢ black (430). Wide full top plate no. block of 6. Especially intense color, original gum, Fine to VeryFine (Photo). $1,000

217 HHr 8¢ pale olive green (431). Full top imprint, “A” & plate no. block of 6. Well centered, fresh and solid,original gum, never hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $725


218 Hr 8¢ pale olive green (431). Wide top imprint, “A” & plate no. block of 6. Fresh and well centered, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $450

219 Hr 9¢ salmon red (432). Full top plate no. block of 6. Radiant color, original gum, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $725

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220 Hr 10¢ orange yellow (433). Full top plate no. block of 6. Quite well centered with vibrant color, originalgum, Very Fine (Photo). $825

221 HHr 12¢ claret brown (435). Full top plate no. block of 6. Fresh and solid, original gum, never hinged, Fine(Photo). $525

222 Hr 12¢ claret brown (435). Wide top margin plate block no. of 6. Fresh and beautifully centered with richcolor, original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, stunning top plate block (Photo). $350

223 HHr 15¢ gray (437). Full top margin plate no. & “A” block of 6. Post office fresh and quite well centeredwith lovely color, couple light natural paper wrinkles, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine, a premium topplate block (Photo). $2,250

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224 H 2¢ red, type I, rotary coil (449). Bright and fresh, original gum, lightlyhinged, perfs barely touch at top, Fine (Photo). $2,500

225 Hr 2¢ pale carmine red, SL watermark, perf 11 (461). Full top plate no. block of 6. Fresh and crisp withvibrant color, original gum, very lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,500


1916-19 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE, UNWATERMARKED, PERF. 10

226 HHr 4¢ orange brown (465). Full top plate no. block of 6. Nicely centered with rich, warm color, originalgum, never hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo above). $1,100

227 Hr 5¢ blue (466). Full top plate no. block of 6. Deep color, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $950

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228 Hr 5¢ carmine error (467). The double error in a block of 12. Fresh, bright and crisp, original gum (errorsnever hinged), Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,800


229 HHr 7¢ black (469). Full top plate no. block of 6. Crisp and post office fresh, original gum, never hinged,Fine (Photo). $2,500

230 HHr 8¢ olive green (470). Wide top imprint, “A” & plate no. block of 6. Bright color, original gum, neverhinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $900

231 HHr 9¢ salmon red (471). Wide top plate no. block of 6. Lovely pastel color, original gum, never hinged,Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,250

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232 Hr 10¢ orange yellow (472). Wide bottom margin plate no. block of 6. Beautifully centered and solid withtruly blazing color, original gum, lightly hinged (top middle stamp only), Extremely Fine. A gem plate block(Photo). $1,350


233 HHr 11¢ dark green (473). Full top plate no. block of 6. Exceptionally fresh and solid, original gum, neverhinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $625

234 HHr 12¢ claret brown (474). Bottom margin plate no. block of 6. Incredibly fresh and well centered,original gum, never hinged, top perfs slightly blunted, otherwise Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,050

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235 H 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491). Exceptionally fresh and nearly perfectly centered, original gum, lightlyhinged, Very Fine and choice (Photo). $2,500

A MARVELOUS MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN COIL.


1917-19 WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE, PERF. 11

236 HHr 2¢ deep rose, type Ia (500). Wide top plate no. block of 6. Characteristic brilliant color, original gum,never hinged, tiny natural paper inclusion top center stamp, fresh and Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $3,750

A CHOICE WIDE TOP EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE PLATE BLOCK.

237 H 3¢ light violet, type I, imperf horizontally (501c). Vertical pair. Fresh and bright, original gum, hingeremnant, Fine to Very Fine. Only 25 pairs are recorded (Photo). $2,000


238 HH 3¢ dark violet, type II, imperf horizontally (502c). Vertical pair. Partial blue guarantee handstamp onreverse, original gum, never hinged, Fine. Only 40-50 pairs are recorded (Photo). $2,750

Expertization: with 1997 P.F. certificate plus a photocopy of 1973 P.F. certificate as part of a block of 6.

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239 HHr 15¢ gray (514). Full top plate no. block of 6, original gum, never hinged, pulled perf in upper rightselvage, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $900

240 HHr 20¢ light ultramarine (515). Full top plate no. block of 6. Bright color, original gum, never hinged,Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,000

241 H 20¢ light ultramarine, imperf between (515b). Vertical pair. Radiant color, slightly disturbed originalgum, about Very Fine for this (Photo). $2,500


Nearly all know examples are poorly centered—this one is actually better than most.

242 Hr 30¢ orange red (516). Full top plate no. block of 6. Fresh and solid with radiant color, original gum,lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $600

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243 Hr 50¢ red violet (517). Full top plate no. block of 6. Bright and fresh, original gum, two natural printingcreases, Fine (Photo). $1,600

244 HHr $1 violet brown (518). Full top plate no. block of 6. Fresh and crisp, original gum, never hinged, Fineto Very Fine (Photo). $2,100

1918-1923 ISSUES

245 HHr $5 deep green & black (524). Top sheet margin arrow & plate no. block of 8. Exceptionally fresh, well centered and solid, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $6,000

A PREMIUM EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT $5 PLATE BLOCK THAT IS RARELY SEEN IN A TRUE NEVERHINGED STATE.

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246 HHr 2¢ carmine, Offset imperf, type V (533). Full top plate no. block of 6, original gum, never hinged,very minor natural gum skips and bends, Very Fine (Photo). $1,900

247 H 1¢ gray green Offset, perf 12½, imperf vertically (536a). Horizontal pair. Fresh and well centered,original gum, hinge remnant, Very Fine (Photo). $1,200


248 H 2¢ carmine rose, type II, rotary coil waste (539). Well centered for this difficult coil waste issue, brightcolor, original gum, fresh and Very Fine for this (Photo). $2,700

249 H 2¢ carmine rose, type II, rotary coil waste (539). Wonderfully fresh, bright and well centered, originalgum, lightly hinged, Very Fine for this (Photo). $2,700


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250 H 2¢ carmine rose, type III, rotary coil waste, imperf vertically (540b). Horizontal pair, original gum with only the barest trace of hinging, about Fine. Only 25 pairs are recorded (Photo). $2,000


251 Hr 3¢ violet, rotary coil waste (541). Mathematically centered and incredibly fresh with each stamp being a gem, original gum five stamps never hinged, light natural gum bends, Extremely Fine to Superb (Photo).

$560

252 m 1¢ green, rotary sheet waste (544). Fresh and lightly canceled with a partial duplex handstamp, small light surface scuff in left margin, Fine appearance (Photo). $3,750

Expertization: with clear 1967 P.F. certificate.

A notoriously poorly centered stamp that is valued by Scott in the grade of Fine.

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253 Hr 1¢ green, rotary coil waste (545). Top margin plate no. & “S30” block of 4. Bright and fresh, originalgum, lightly hinged (all stamps), upper left piece of selvage nearly separated, otherwise Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $1,100


254 Hr $2 carmine & black (547). Top sheet margin arrow & plate no. block of 8. Fresh and very well centered,disturbed original gum, small natural paper inclusion in upper right selvage, Very Fine (Photo). $4,000

END OF FIRST SESSION

Next Session Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

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1922-25 REGULAR ISSUE

255 Hr 2¢ carmine (554). Full top plate no. block of 6 with large 6-point star. Fresh and solid, original gum,lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $950


256 Hr 8¢ olive green (560). Full top plate no. block of 6. Fresh and exceptionally well centered, original gum,very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $575


257 H 5¢ dark blue, imperf (557a). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine. Only onepane of 100 is known (Photo above). $2,000


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Public Auction No. 353

United States Stamps from 1922 and Back-of-the-Book

Canada and Worldwide Stamps

Second Session, Saturday, December 12, 2015 — 10:30 a.m.

258 H 10¢ orange, imperf horizontally (562a). Vertical pair. Slightly disturbed original gum, lightened bluepencil mark across lower left corner (not mentioned on the accompanying certificate), otherwise Very Fine. Only50 pairs are recorded. (Photo). $2,250


Datz notes that 27 of the 50 pairs had either splicing paper on the reverse or blue bencil marks on the front.

259 (H) 10¢ orange, imperf (562b). Rich color, fresh, without gum as always, Very Fine. Only two panes of 100are known (Photo). $2,250

Expertization: with 1997 A.P.S. certificate and Ward backstamp.

Large parts of both panes were defaced by inspectors’ blue pencil markings. According to Datz, only about40-50 are believed to have escaped these markings.

260 H 12¢ brown violet, imperf vertically (564a). Horizontal pair, original gum, couple small creases and lightgum bend with slightly rounded corner at lower right, otherwise Very Fine. (Photo). $4,250

A RARELY SEEN ERROR PAIR OF THE 12¢ FOURTH BUREAU.

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261 P 14¢ “American Indian”, artist’s model upon which the vignette was based (565-E). India die proof ofengraving die-sunk on full 150 x 200mm card, dated Nov 6, 1923 on reverse along with blue serial no. 1245860.Very Fine and probably unique (Photo). Estimate 750 - 1,000

Provenance: George Turner.

262 P 14¢ “American Indian”, large die proof on India (565P1). Die-sunk on 147 x 198mm card, approved byPostmaster General Harry S. New, blue serial no. 1208108 on reverse. Very Fine (Photo). $1,250

263 HH/H 14¢ “American Indian”, dramatic pre-printing paper fold (565 var.). The middle stamp in ahorizontal strip of 3, lightly hinged (on left stamp) original gum, Very Fine. A unique item for the NativeAmerican topicalist (Photo). Estimate 300 - 400

264 H 20¢ carmine rose, imperf vertically (567a). Horizontal pair. Well centered for this, original gum, freshand Fine to Very Fine., scarce error pair (Photo). $2,750

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265 HH 1½¢ brown, rotary (582). Vertical pair with gutter between. Post office fresh and beautifully centered,original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine (Photo). $700 for hinged

266 m 1¢ green, rotary coil waste (594). Fresh and nicely centered with natural straight edge at left, light slogancancel, Fine (Photo). $10,500


Because the 1¢ rotary press perf. 11 was not identified as a separate variety until two years after it was issued,most were lost to philately; only about 100 examples have been recorded to date. The vast majority of those are poorly centered and/or faulty. Scott’s value is for examples “with perforations just touching frameline on oneside”.

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267 H 2¢ Harding, imperf vertically (610a). Horizontal pair, original gum, hinge remnant, light wrinkles andgum creases, centered to the bottom, as are almost all genuine Fine for this. Only one pane of 100 is known, withalmost all examples being poorly centered (Photo). $1,750

Expertization: with photocopy of 1986 P.F. certificate.

268 H 1¢ green, imperf between (632b). Vertical pair. Bright and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $3,000


269 HH 2¢ carmine, type II (634A). Horizontal pair with gutter between, original gum, never hinged, Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $1,400


270 HH 2¢ carmine, type II (634A). Vertical pair with gutter between, original gum, never hinged, Fine to VeryFine (Photo). $1,400


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271 HH 7¢ black, imperf between (639a). Vertical pair. Post office fresh, original gum, never hinged, Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $1,000

Expertization: with 1989 P.F. certificate as simply “original gum” implying never hinged statusoriginal gum

BALANCE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

272 P 1929, 2¢ Fallen Timbers, small die proof (680P2). Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $850

273 P 1930, 2¢ Massachusetts Bay Colony, small die proof (682P2). Extremely Fine (Photo). $750

274 P 1930, 2¢ Carolina-Charleston, small die proof (683P2). Extremely Fine (Photo). $750

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275 HH 3¢ Washington, imperf between (720c). Vertical pair, original gum, never hinged, minor natural gumskip, fresh and Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,400

276 H 5¢ Kosciuszko, imperf vertically (734a). Horizontal pair. Fresh and remarkably well centered, originalgum, very lightly hinged, light vertical crease between stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine. Only one pane of 100is recorded (Photo). $1,750


277 H 3¢ Wisconsin, imperf horizontally (739a). Vertical pair. Choice centering, original gum, lightly hinged,fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $575


278 H 3¢ Wisconsin, imperf vertically (739b). Horizontal pair. Fresh and well centered with natural straightedge at bottom, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Much scarcer than the horizontally imperf variety;only about 80 pairs are believed to exist. (Photo). $1,000

Provenance: Fekete.

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279 HH 1¢ Parks, imperf horizontally (740a). Vertical pair. Fresh and beautifully centered, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. Only 16 pairs or strips of 3 are recorded (Photo). $3,250

Expertization: handstamped “Eugene Costales” on reverse.

280 H 2¢ Parks, imperf horizontally (741a). Vertical pair, original gum, very lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine.Only two or three panes of 50 are recorded. (Photo). $900

281 H 2¢ Parks, imperf vertically (741b). Horizontal pair. Exceptionally well centered with vibrant color,original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine. Only two or three panes of 50 are recorded (Photo). $1,000


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282 Hr 2¢ Parks, imperf vertically (741b). Block of 4 with right sheet margin. Bright and fresh, original gum,small thin spot top pair, Fine to Very Fine. Only 2-3 panes are recorded. (Photo). $2,000

Expertization: with a 1935 A.P.S. certificate (non-photo) signed by three philatelic giants: Eugene N. Costales, J.M. Bartels and George B. Sloane.

283 HH 3¢ Parks, imperf horizontally (742a). Vertical pair. Beautifully centered, original gum, never hinged,faint vertical crease, Extremely Fine appearance. Only one pane of 50 is recorded (Photo). $1,850


284 H 5¢ Parks, imperf vertically (744a). Horizontal pair. Wonderfully bright and fresh, original gum, verylightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Only 50 pairs are recorded (Photo). $1,500


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285 H 7¢ Parks, imperf vertically (746a). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Only50 pairs are recorded (Photo). $1,250


286 HH 3¢ Presidential, imperf between (807b). Horizontal pair, original gum, never hinged, fresh and Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $2,000

A VERY RARE PRESIDENTIAL ERROR WITH ONLY 10 PAIRS BEING RECORDED.


287 HH $1 Presidential, imperf horizontally (832d). Vertical pair. Post office fresh, original gum, neverhinged, Extremely Fine. Only one or two panes of 100 are recorded (Photo). $1,000

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288 P 1943, 1¢ Four Freedoms, large die proof on India (908P1). Die-sunk on full 150 x 200mm card, blue“Engraver’s Stock Proof” handstamp on reverse with serial no. 762734A. Very Fine (Photo). $800

289 HH 1979, 50¢ Lamp, imperf horizontally (1608b). Vertical pair, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine(Photo). $1,250


Provenance: Floyd.

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AIRMAILS

290 HHr 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (C13). Bottom margin plate no. block of 6. Fresh and virtually perfectlycentered with immaculate, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $2,400

291 HHr 1937, 50¢ China Clipper (C22). wide top margin plate no. block of 6. Fresh and beautifully centered, original gum, never hinged, mild natural gum bend, couple perfs separated at edge of selvage, Very Fine (Photo).

Estimate 1,500-2,000

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 50¢ CLIPPER PLATE BLOCK WITH WIDE TOP SELVAGE.

While narrow top margins and wide bottom margins are readily available on the 50¢ China Clipper, plateblocks with wide top margins are few and far between. We cannot recall seeing more than a half dozen in ourlong career. A footnote in Scott notes that “wide full selvage top plate blocks are extremely scarce and sell for$1,750 or more”.

292 HH 1941, 6¢ Transport, imperf between (C25b). Horizontal pair, original gum, never hinged, Natural perfdimple right stamp, Fine to Very Fine. Only 20 pairs are recorded (Photo). $1,750


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293 Hr 1947, 15¢ New York Skyline (C35). Block of 4 with horizontal gutter between. Fresh and beautifullycentered, original gum, very lightly hinged on left pair only, Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,300 for NH


294 HH 1947, 15¢ New York Skyline, imperf between (C35a). Horizontal pair, original gum, never hinged,fresh and Fine. Only 20 pairs are recorded (Photo). $2,000


POSTAGE DUES

295 H 1879, 5¢ brown (J4). Nicely centered and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo).$775


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296 HH 1884, 5¢ red brown (J18). Virtually perfectly centered with deep rich color and flawless, never hingedoriginal gum, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott Stamp Values $2,500 (Photo). $1,450

UNDOUBTEDLY AMONG THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS KEY POSTAGE DUE IN EXISTENCE-ONLY ONEOTHER AT THIS GRADE BY THE PF, NONE HIGHER, AND THE HIGHEST GIVEN BY THE PSE IS AN 85J.

Expertization: with 1991 and 2015 P.F. certificate, letter graded XF 90.

297 HH 1884, 10¢ red brown (J19). Post office fresh and quite well centered with a sharp, prooflike impression,original gum, never hinged, nearly Very Fine., a lovely stamp (Photo). $1,450


298 HH 1884, 30¢ red brown (J20). Exceptionally fresh, original gum, never hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo).$500


299 HH 1884, 50¢ red brown (J21). Nicely centered and amazingly fresh, original gum, never hinged, withbeautiful color and a sharp impression Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $3,750

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGH POSTAGE DUE, WHICH IS RARELY OFFERED IN A TRUE NEVERHINGED STATE.


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300 H 1891, 50¢ bright claret (J28). Exceptionally fresh and quite well centered, original gum, very lightlyhinged, almost Very Fine (Photo). $600


301 HH 1910, 3¢ deep claret (J47). Post office fresh with immaculate, never hinged original gum, Fine to VeryFine (Photo). $1,600


302 HH 1914, 3¢ carmine lake (J54). Fresh and well centered, original gum, never hinged, light corner crease atupper left, Very Fine appearance (Photo). $3,000


303 HH 1914, 30¢ carmine lake (J57). Nicely centered and wonderfully fresh with pristine, never hingedoriginal gum, Very Fine (Photo). $525


304 H 1916, 1¢ rose (J59). Fresh and bright with truly radiant color, original gum, perfs barely touch at top, Finefor this rare postage due (Photo). $4,000


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OFFICES IN CHINA

305 HH 1919-22, Group of 12 different Offices in China (K1-3, 7-10, 12-14, 17-18). All fresh and wellcentered and apparently all original gum never hinged, Very Fine (no photo). $2,295

Expertization: K8/18 (except K10) all have PF certificates implying or stating never hinged status.

306 HH 1919, 8¢ on 4¢ brown (K4). A magnificent mint single, precisely centered with large balanced margins,rich, warm color and immaculate, never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott Stamp Values$950 (Photo). $150

Expertization: with 1996 (for a block) and 2015 P.F. certificates latter graded XF-SUP 95.

307 HH 1919, 10¢ on 5¢ blue (K5). A gorgeous lower left corner margin single with siderographer’s initials.Perfectly centered with terrific color and contrast and post office fresh never hinged original gum, ExtremelyFine to Superb., a superb gem. Scott Stamp Values $1,150 (Photo). $170

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.

308 HH 1919, 12¢ on 6¢ red orange (K6). Rich color, perfectly centered, original gum, never hinged, anExtremely Fine gem (Photo). $220

Expertization: with 1990 P.F. certificate for a block of 6 as simply “OG” implying never hinged.

309 HH 1919, 24¢ on 12¢ brown carmine (K11). Post office fresh and beautifully centered, original gum, neverhinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $200


310 HH 1919, $1 on 50¢ light violet (K15). Glowing color, flawless, never hinged original gum, Fine to VeryFine (Photo). $1,300


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LOCAL POSTS

311 ) Bicycle Mail Route, 1894, 25¢ brown on U.S. 2¢ amber entire (12LU2). Local indicium canceled violetparallel lines, postmarked Fresno cds, Jul 18, 1894, the last day of the of operation of the service; handstampedaddress of the Fresno Victor Bicycle Agency, reverse with violet Victor Bicycle Messenger Service pictorialhandstamp dated the same day. Very Fine (Photo). $1,750

OFFICIALS

312 H Agriculture Dept., 1873, 24¢ yellow (O8). Fresh and exceptionally well centered with absolutely brightcolor, original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $425

313 H Executive Dept., 1873, 6¢ carmine (O13). Nicely centered, rich color, original gum, Fine to Very Fine,with 1997 P.F. certificate (Photo). $900

314 H Executive Dept., 1873, 10¢ carmine (O14). Quite well centeredwith bright color, original gum, Very Fine (Photo). $1,200


315 HH Interior Dept., 1873, 2¢ vermilion (O16). A gorgeous upper right corner sheet margin single, beautifully centered amid extra large marginswith absolutely brilliant color, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine toExtremely Fine.,a striking jumbo. Scott Stamp Values $225 for a normalVF-XF (Photo). $160

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85J.

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316 HH Interior Dept., 1873, 10¢ vermilion (O19). Incredibly fresh and virtually perfectly centered, originalgum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem (Photo). $160


317 HH Interior Dept., 1873, 30¢ vermilion (O23). Bottom sheet margin single, virtually perfectly centered,with truly vibrant color and flawless, never hinged original gum, an Extremely Fine gem. Scott Stamp Values$1,350 (Photo). $625

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.

318 H Justice Dept., 1873, 2¢ purple (O26). Centered with near mathematical precision with wide margins andmarvelous color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $310


319 H Navy Dept., 1873, 2¢ ultramarine (O36). A phenomenal mint single. Bright, fresh and perfectly centeredwith absolutely radiant color, original gum with just the barest trace of hinging (if, indeed, it is hinged at all),Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott Stamp Values $600 (Photo). $160

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.

320 H Navy Dept., 1873, 24¢ ultramarine (O43). Bright, fresh and positively perfectly centered, slightlydisturbed original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb (Photo). $400

Expertization: with 1996 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, only the latter mentioning the gum disturbance.

321 H Navy Dept., 1873, 90¢ ultramarine (O45). Virtually perfectly centered, lovely color, lightly disturbedoriginal gum, fresh and Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,050


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322 H Post Office Dept., 1873, 90¢ black (O56). Uncommonly fresh and well centered, original gum, Very Fineto Extremely Fine (Photo). $220


323 H State Dept., 1873, 90¢ dark green (O67). Deep color on bright paper, original gum, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $1,050


324 (H) State Dept., 1873, $2 green & black (O68). Remarkably fresh and well centered, unused without gum,Very Fine (Photo). $800


325 H State Dept., 1873, $5 green & black (O69). Deep rich color, original gum, perfs barely touch at top, freshand Fine example of the rare $5, of which only 363 were issued (Photo). $7,500


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326 m State Dept., 1873, $10 green & black (O70). Beautifully centered, canceled neat magenta pen stroke,fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $1,250

327 HH Treasury Dept., 1873, 2¢ brown (O73). Left sheet margin single. Beautifully centered with extra widemargins, prooflike color and impression, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo).

$275


328 HH Treasury Dept., 1873, 6¢ brown (O75). Mathematically centered and post office fresh, original gum,never hinged, tiny, insignificant corner crease at upper left, otherwise absolutely Superb (Photo). $250


329 HH Treasury Dept., 1873, 15¢ brown (O79). Upper right corner margin single. Fresh and all but perfectlycentered, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem (Photo). $650

Expertization: with photocopy of 1995 P.F. certificate for a block of 4.

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330 H Treasury Dept., 1873, 30¢ brown (O81). Beautifully centered, gorgeous color, original gum, very lightlyhinged, Very Fine (Photo). $400


331 HH War Dept., 1873, 3¢ rose (O85). Choice centering with lovely pastel color, original gum, never hinged,Very Fine (Photo). $525


332 H War Dept., 1873, 6¢ rose (O86). Extremely fresh and well centered, original gum, small hinge remnant,Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $625


333 HH War Dept., 1873, 15¢ rose (O90). Bottom margin single with partial imprint. Exceptionally fresh andwell centered, shows what appears to be a plate bruise in the bottom margin, original gum, never hinged,Extremely Fine (Photo). $190+


334 HH War Dept., 1873, 24¢ rose (O91). Upper left corner margin single. Fresh and well centered withoversize top & bottom margins, original gum, never hinged, a Very Fine jumbo (Photo). $190


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335 H Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (O94). Exceptionally fresh with absolutely brilliant color, withoutgum as issued, Fine (Photo). $6,000


336 H Agriculture Dept., 1879, 3¢ yellow (O95). Upper right corner margin single. Nicely centered with trulyradiant color, crackly original gum, very lightly hinged, if at all, natural printing flaw at left, Very Fine (Photo).

$550


337 H Interior Dept., 1879, 24¢ vermilion (O103). Bright and fresh with vibrant color, original gum, lightlyhinged, typical centering for this rare stamp, with perfs in at bottom, about Fine (Photo). $4,500


338 H Treasury Dept., 1879, 30¢ brown (O112). Incredibly well centered and exceptionally fresh, part originalgum, small thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance. mint singles are rarely seen this well centered and attractive(Photo). $2,400


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OFFICIALS - 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING WITH SPECIMEN OVERPRINTS

339 S 1¢ Agriculture “Sepcimen” Error (O1SDa). Bright color, without gum as issued, few slightly nibbedperfs at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Only about 20 examples are recorded (Photo). $2,500

340 S 2¢ Agriculture “Sepcimen” Error (O2SDa). Brilliant color, without gum as issued, light horizontalcrease, perfs barely touch at bottom, Fine appearance. Fewer than 10 examples are recorded (Photo). $3,000


341 S 6¢ Interior overprinted “Specimen” (O18SD). Beautifully centered with radiant color and intactperforations all around, without gum as issued, small thin spot; choice Very Fine appearance.Only 83 were sold(Photo). $2,500


342 S 10¢ Interior overprinted “Specimen” (O19SD). Bright and nicely centered, without gum as issued,scissor separated all around but perfs blunted only at left, Very Fine.Only 82 were sold (Photo). $2,500


343 S 12¢ Interior overprinted “Specimen” (O20SD). Fresh and bright, without gum as issued, typical slightlyblunted perfs at bottom, Fine to Very Fine.Only 75 were sold (Photo). $2,500


344 S 15¢ Interior overprinted “Specimen” (O21SD). Brilliant color, without gum as issued, fully intact perfs,though one pulled perf at lower right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.Only 78 were sold (Photo). $2,500


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345 S 24¢ Interior overprinted “Specimen” (O22SD). Vibrant color, without gum as issued, perfs a bit bluntedat right & bottom, Very Fine.Only 77 were sold (Photo). $2,500


346 S 30¢ Interior overprinted “Specimen” (O23SD). Fresh and nicely centered, without gum as issued, smallnatural paper inclusion, slightly blunted perfs at top, Fine to Very Fine.Only 75 were sold (Photo). $2,500


347 S 1¢ Justice “Sepcimen” Error (O25SDa). Exceptionally well centered, without gum as issued, small thinand light tone spot in top margin, otherwise Very Fine (Photo). $1,900


348 S 2¢ Justice “Sepcimen” Error (O26SDa). Fresh and nicely centered, without gum as issued, coupleslightly nibbed perfs, Very Fine. Only about a half dozen examples are recorded. (Photo). $2,500

349 S 2¢ Justice “Sepcimen” Error (O26SDa). Fresh and well centered, without gum as issued, couple slightlyblunted perfs at top, otherwise Very Fine. Only about a half dozen examples are recorded (Photo). $2,500

350 S 3¢ Justice overprinted “Specimen” (O27SD). Bright color, without gum as issued, few slightly nibbedperfs at left, otherwise Fine.Only 178 were sold (Photo). $1,250


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351 S 6¢ Justice overprinted “Specimen” (O28SD). Wonderfully fresh and bright with all perforations intact,without gum as issued, Fine.Only 183 were sold (Photo). $1,250


352 S 10¢ Justice overprinted “Specimen” (O29SD). Fresh and bright, without gum as issued, scissor separatedall around but perfs virtually all intact, Fine.Only 163 were sold (Photo). $1,250


353 S 15¢ Justice overprinted “Specimen” (O31SD). Remarkably bright and fresh with intact perforations,without gum as issued, Fine.Only 157 were sold (Photo). $1,250


354 S 1¢ Navy “Sepcimen” Error (O35SDa). Without gum as issued, single nibbed perf at top, otherwise Fine(Photo). $2,500


355 S 1¢ Navy “Sepcimen” Error (O35SDa). Bright color, without gum as issued, perfs just touch at bottom,tiny inclusion top right, Fine and rare (Photo). $2,500


356 S 6¢ Navy overprinted “Specimen” (O38SD). Exceptionally well centered and fresh, without gum asissued, bottom perforations slightly trimmed, otherwise Very Fine.Only 126 were sold (Photo). $1,400

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357 S 12¢ Navy overprinted “Specimen” (O41SD). Without gum as issued, fresh and Fine.Only 107were sold(Photo). $1,400


358 S 30¢ Navy overprinted “Specimen” (O44SD). Bright and fresh with intact perforations, without gum asissued, shallow thin spot, Fine appearance.Only 104 were sold (Photo). $1,400


359 S Post Office Department, 1¢-90¢ “Specimen” overprints complete (O47SD-O56SD). A remarkable set.All bright and fresh, without gum as issued, 2¢ with nibbed bottom perfs, 24¢ trimmed at bottom and 90¢ at rightand partly at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.Quantities sold of the 3¢-90¢ values range from 81 to 93 except forthe 10¢, of which 177 were sold (Photo). $12,670

Expertization: 3¢-90¢ each with P.F. certificate.

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360 S 1¢ Post Office, “Specimen” overprint inverted (O47SDb). Fresh and nicely centered, without gum asissued, Fine to Very Fine. Only one sheet of 100 was ever found. (Photo). $2,750

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE INVERTED OVERPRINT-THE ONLINE RECORDS OF THE PHILATELICFOUNDATION, WHICH GO BACK TO THE EARLY 1980’S, REVEAL ONLY 5 CERTIFIED EXAMPLES, TWO OFWHICH ARE FAULTY.


361 S 1¢ State “Sepcimen” Error (O57SDa). Bright color, without gum as issued, fresh and Fine. Only about15-20 examples have been recorded (Photo). $1,900


362 S 2¢ State “Sepcimen” Error (O58SDa). Bright and quite well centered, without gum as issued, nearly VeryFine. Only about 7-10 examples have been recorded (Photo). $2,500


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The Exceedingly Rare $2 State Special Printing

363 S $2 State overprinted “Specimen” (O68SD). Exceptionally bright and fresh with marvelous color, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice (Photo). $25,000

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPECIAL PRINTING OF THE $2 STATE. OFTHE MINISCULE NUMBER OF JUST 32 EXAMPLES SOLD, ONLY ABOUT 20 ARE BELIEVED TO HAVESURVIVED, ACCORDING TO THE NOTED SPECIALIST ROBERT L.MARKOVITS. THE PRESENT EXAMPLE ISONE OF ONLY 5 OR 6 THAT IS WELL CENTERED AND COMPLETELY SOUND.


Provenance: Markovits.

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364 S 3¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O74SD). Fresh and nicely centered, with fully intact perforations,without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine.Only 84 were sold (Photo). $1,600


365 S 6¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O75SD). Remarkably fresh with all perforations intact, withoutgum as issued, Fine.Only 85 were sold (Photo). $1,600


366 S 10¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O77SD). , perforations fully intact, without gum as issued, single faintly toned perf at bottom, otherwise Fine.Only 82 were sold (Photo). $1,600


367 S 12¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O78SD). Inact perforations, without gum as issued, tiny thinspot, fresh, Fine appearance.Only 75 were sold (Photo). $1,600


368 S 15¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O79SD). Bottom perfs slightly blunted, without gum as issued,Fine.Only 75 were sold (Photo). $1,600


369 S 24¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O80SD). Deep, dark color and bright paper, without gum asissued, single slightly nibbed perf at upper right, Fine.Only 99 were sold (Photo). $1,600

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370 S 30¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O81SD). Exceptionally fresh with inact perforations, withoutgum as issued, Fine to Very Fine.Only 74 were sold (Photo). $1,600


371 S 30¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O81SD). Fresh and bright, with inact perforations., without gumas issued, Fine.Only 74 were sold (Photo). $1,600


372 S 90¢ Treasury overprinted “Specimen” (O82SD). Bright, fresh and well centered, without gum as issued,couple slightly nibbed perfs, Very Fine.Only 72 were sold (Photo). $1,650


373 S 1¢ War “Sepcimen” Error (O83SDa). Without gum as issued, gummed over small faults; fresh, Fineappearance (Photo). $2,750


374 S 3¢ War overprinted “Specimen” (O85SD). Remarkably bright and well centered with extra large margins and inact perforations., without gum as issued, choice, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.Only 118 were sold (Photo).

$1,300


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375 S 10¢ War overprinted “Specimen” (O88SD). Choice centering, without gum as issued, single pulled perfat upper right, otherwise Very Fine.Only 119 were sold (Photo). $1,400


376 S 12¢ War overprinted “Specimen” (O89SD). Well centered with rich color, without gum as issued, inactperforations.slightly soiled in bottom margin, otherwise Very Fine.Only 105 were sold (Photo). $1,400


377 S 15¢ War overprinted “Specimen” (O90SD). Fresh and nicely centered with lovely pastel color and inactperforations, without gum as issued, small, very faint corner crease at upper right, Very Fine appearance.Only105 were sold (Photo). $1,400


378 S 24¢ War overprinted “Specimen” (O91SD). Bright and fresh with rich color, without gum as issued,couple slightly nibbed perfs at bottom, Fine to Very Fine.Only 106 were sold (Photo). $1,400

379 S 30¢ War overprinted “Specimen” (O92SD). Exceptionally well centered with large margins, and inactperforations., without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine.Only 104 were sold (Photo). $1,400


380 S 90¢ War overprinted “Specimen” (O93SD). Deep rich color, without gum as issued, couple slightlynibbed perfs at right, otherwise Fine.Only 106 were sold (Photo). $1,400


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NEWSPAPER STAMPS

381 H 1880 Reprint, 5¢ dark blue (PR8). Fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine (Photo). $650


382 H 1875, 72¢ rose (PR21). Lovely color, original gum, fresh and Fine (Photo). $1,500


383 H 1875, $9 yellow orange (PR27). Nicely centered with vibrant color, original gum, Fine to Very Fine., rarein this premium mint condition (Photo). $4,000


384 H 1875, $12 blue green (PR28). Attractively centered, deep rich color, original gum, Fine to Very Fine.seldom seen in sound mint condition (Photo). $4,500


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385 (H) 1875, $24 dark gray violet (PR29). Bright, fresh and beautifully centered, unused without gum, fewblunted perfs at left, otherwise Very Fine (Photo). $1,800


386 H 1875, $36 brown rose (PR30). Warm, rich color, nicely centered, original gum, fresh,fresh, Fine to Very Fine. a lovely example of this rare mint first issue high value (Photo). $5,000


387 H 1875, $48 red brown (PR31). Lovely warm color, rather well centered, original gum, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $7,000

A CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE MINT FIRST ISSUE HIGH VALUE.


388 H 1875, $60 violet (PR32). Pretty pastel color, somewhat disturbed original gum, fresh and Fine (Photo).$6,500


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389 H 1875 Special Printing, 3¢ gray black (PR34). Fresh and quite well centered with unusually large margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine (Photo). $650


390 H 1875 Special Printing, 8¢ gray black (PR37). Exceptionally fresh and nicely centered, without gum asissued, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $975


391 H 1875 Special Printing, 9¢ gray black (PR38). Bright and fresh, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $1,050


392 H 1875 Special Printing, 10¢ gray black (PR39). Fresh and nearly perfectly centered, without gum asissued, Very Fine.; An exceptional example (Photo). $1,400


393 H 1875 Special Printing, 12¢ pale rose (PR40). Nicely centered with lovely pastel color, without gum asissued, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,500


394 H 1875 Special Printing, 24¢ pale rose (PR41). Remarkable color on bright paper, without gum as issued,Fine to Very Fine.Only 411 sold. (Photo). $2,100


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395 H 1875 Special Printing, 36¢ pale rose (PR42). Beautifully centered with radiant color, without gum asissued, couple nibbed perfs at lower left, otherwise Very Fine.Only 330 sold. (Photo). $2,800


396 H 1875 Special Printing, 48¢ pale rose (PR43). Bright and fresh, without gum as issued, small corner creaseat upper right, otherwise Fine.Only 268 sold. (Photo). $4,000


397 H 1875 Special Printing, 60¢ pale rose (PR44). Nicely centered with lovely color, without gum as issued,Fine to Very Fine.Only 222 sold. (Photo). $4,000


398 H 1875 Special Printing, 72¢ pale rose (PR45). Pretty pastel color, without gum as issued, fresh and Fine toVery Fine.Only 174 sold. (Photo). $4,500


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399 H 1875 Special Printing, 84¢ pale rose (PR46). Radiant color, without gum as issued, Fine to VeryFine.Only 164 sold. (Photo). $5,500


400 H 1875 Special Printing, 96¢ pale rose (PR47). Bright, rosy color, without gum as issued, Fine to VeryFine.Only 141 sold. (Photo). $8,500

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING.


401 H 1879, 84¢ red (PR69). Well centered with deep, rich color, without gum as issued, Very Fine (Photo).$575


402 H 1879, $6 blue (PR73). Quite well centered, bright color, original gum, hinge remnant, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $1,050

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403 H 1879, $36 Indian red (PR77). Incredibly fresh with rich, warm color and near-mathematical centering,original gum, an Extremely Fine gem, Certainly one of the finest examples extant (Photo). $850


404 H 1883 Special Printing, 2¢ intense black (PR80). Fresh and well centered, without gum as issued, nearlyVery Fine (Photo). $1,700


405 H 1885, 84¢ carmine (PR88). Exceptionally well centered with choice color, small part original gum, VeryFine (Photo). $850


406 H 1894, 6¢ intense black (PR93). Fresh and well centered with extra wide margins, original gum, small tearat lower left, small thin at right, light corner crease at lower right, otherwise Very Fine (Photo). $4,500


407 H 1894, 10¢ intense black (PR94). Bright and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine (Photo).$1,200

408 H 1894, 24¢ pink (PR96), original gum, fresh and Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $375


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409 H 1895, $2 scarlet (PR108). Virtually perfectly centered with brilliant color, original gum, lightly hinged,small natural paper inclusion at bottom, Very Fine (Photo). $1,500

410 (H) 1895, $5 ultramarine (PR109). Fresh and well centered with blazing color, unused without gum, VeryFine (Photo). $800

411 H 1895, $10 green (PR110). Fresh, bright and virtually perfectly centered, disturbed original gum, two smallthin spots; choice, Extremely Fine appearance (Photo). $2,500


412 (H) 1895, $20 slate (PR111). Bright, fresh and beautifully centered with large balanced margins, unusedwithout gum, Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,200


413 H 1895, $50 dull rose (PR112). Well centered with rich, warm color, original gum, small thin spot; fresh,Very Fine appearance (Photo). $2,900


414 H 1895, $100 purple (PR113). Fresh, vibrant color, corner perf crease at lower left, Fine to Very Fine., anattractive mint example of this scarce high value (Photo). $3,500


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PARCEL POST

415 H 1913, 2¢ lake (Q2a). Deep, unmistakable color, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine (Photo). $1,750

Expertization: with 2003 P.S.E. certificate as lake shade of Q2 prior to Scott assigning the “a” number.

POSTAL STATIONERY

416 H 1853, 3¢ red, die 2 (U3). Cut square, 32 x 33.5 mm. Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $950


417 H 1853, 3¢ red, die 4 (U7). Cut square, 35 x 36 mm. Small toned spot removed at upper left, otherwise Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $5,000


418 H 1853, 3¢ red on buff, die 4 (U8). Full corner, 36 x 42 mm. Heavy horizontal crease reinforced with hinge,right edge refolded inward about 4mm, otherwise Fine to Very Fine., a rare cut square (Photo). $8,250


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419 H 1862, 1¢ blue on orange, die 1 (W22). Cut square, 38.5 x 38.5 mm. Exceptionally fresh, small thin spot,Very Fine appearance (Photo). $3,000


420 H 1860, 6¢ red (U30). Cut square, 37 x 37 mm. Fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $2,500


421 H 1860, 6¢ red on buff (U31). Cut square, 28 x 31 mm. Fresh, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $3,500


422 H 1860, 10¢ green on buff (U33). Cut square, 27 x 31 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $1,450


423 H 1861, 3¢ pink on orange (U37). Full corner, 36 x 38 mm. Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $4,000+

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE CUT SQUARE.


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424 H) 1861, 3¢ pink on orange (U37). Mint size 10 entire, tiny natural paper inclusion in outer oval ofindicium. Very Fine and exceedingly rare. UPSS 85 $8,000 (Photo). $7,000

425 H 1863, 2¢ black on orange, die 2 (U49). Cut square, 29 x 32 mm. Two small thin spots at top edge, VeryFine (Photo). $1,900


426 H 1870, 10¢ olive black (U89). Full corner, 37 x 37 mm. Very Fine and choice (Photo). $800+


427 H 1870, 10¢ olive black on amber (U90). Cut square, 33 x 35 mm. Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $800


428 H 1874, 1¢ dark blue on cream, die 1 (U110). Cut square, 31 x 35.5 mm. Exceptionally fresh, Fine to VeryFine (Photo). $1,100


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429 H 1874, 2¢ brown on cream, die 1 (U124). Cut square, 31 x 33.5 mm. Fresh and Fine to Very Fine (Photo).$1,100


430 H 1874, 2¢ vermilion on manila, die 1 (W127). Cut square, 33 x 35 mm. Natural paper inclusion, Fine toVery Fine (Photo). $2,500


431 H 1874, 2¢ brown, die 4 (U134). Cut square, 34 x 38.5 mm. Bright and fresh, Very Fine (Photo). $900


432 H 1881, 3¢ green, die 3 (U168). Cut square, 32 x 35 mm. Negligible tiny tone spot at upper left, otherwiseVery Fine (Photo). $1,000


433 m 1881, 3¢ green on blue, die 3 (U170). Cut square, 35 x 37 mm. Handstamped cancel, small closed tear attop just into indicium, Fine to Very Fine. appearance (Photo). $2,750


434 m 1881, 3¢ green on fawn, die 3 (U171). Cut square. Neat single ring cancel, Very Fine (Photo). $2,750

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE CUT SQUARE—SCOTT PRICES MINT EXAMPLES AT $40,000;ONLY FIVE USED ENTIRES ARE RECORDED AND NONE MINT.


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435 H) 1874, 7¢ vermilion on amber (U186 var.). Size 7 entire, rare knife 28 as opposed to the normal knife 30; couple small, faint tone spots, mentioned only for strict accuracy. Very Fine. UPSS 537 (Photo).

UPSS $2,000

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ENTIRE—ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED.

Expertization: signed Marcus White with “4th copy known to me” Provenance: Wunsch (backstamped).

436 H 1884, 2¢ red on amber (U241). Full corner, 43 x 40 mm. Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $675+


437 H 1884, 2¢ red (U247). Full corner, 32 x 35.5 mm. Small white natural printing flaw below bust, Very Fineand rare (Photo). $2,000


438 H 1884, 2¢ red on amber (U248). Full corner, 30 x 33 mm. Exceptionally fresh, Very Fine (Photo).$3,750


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439 H 1884, 2¢ brown on fawn (U276). Full corner, 33 x 37 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $800+


440 H 1884, 2¢ red, die 1 (U285). Cut square, 36 x 37 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $650


441 H 1884, 2¢ brown on blue, die 2 (U290). Cut square, 36 x 38 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $1,000

442 m 1887, 2¢ green on amber manila, die 1 (U310). Cut square, 38 x 41 mm. Extremely Fine and choice(Photo). $2,500


443 H 1893, 2¢ Columbian, dark slate color error (U349a). Cut square, 51 x 56 mm. Very Fine. (Photo).$2,500

EASILY AMONG THE FINEST OF THE FEW KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE POSTAL STATIONERY COLOR ERROR.

Expertization: with 1996 P.S.E. & 2000 P.F. certificates.

444 H 1893, 5¢ Columbian, slate brown color error (U350a). Cut square, 45 x 47mm. Very Fine (Photo).$1,250


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445 m 1899, 4¢ brown, die 2 (U373). Cut square, 35 x 36 mm. Couple lightcreases, Very Fine appearance (Photo). $1,100


446 H) 1916, 2¢ carmine on amber, die 1, with added impression of 4¢ black (U430h). Mint size 23 entirewith Duncan National Bank corner card. Extremely Fine (Photo). $650

447 H 1920, 2¢ on 1¢ green, die 1 (U452). Cut square, 41 x 41 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $2,500


448 H 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on blue, die 6 (U453B). Cut square, 38 x 38 mm. Fine to Very Fine (Photo).$2,000


449 H 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on oriental buff, die 1 (U453Cd). Cut square, 38 x 38 mm. Very Fine (Photo).$1,600


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450 H 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on amber, die 1 (U455). Full corner, 45 x 41 mm. Extremely Fine (Photo).$1,600+


451 H 1920, 2¢ on 4¢ chocolate (U462). Cut square, 42 x 45 mm., Cut not quite square, Very Fine (Photo).$525


452 H 1920, 2¢ on 4¢ chocolate on amber (U463). Cut square, 42 x 41mm. Cut not quite square, light diagonalcrease, black mounting remnant on reverse, otherwise Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $850


453 H 1920, 2¢ on 5¢ blue (U464). Cut square, 45 x 44 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $1,000


454 H 1920, 2¢ on 1¢ green, die 3 (U465a). Full corner, 44 x 42 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $1,400+


455 H 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine, die 1 (U466A). Cut square, 43 x 42 mm. Extremely Fine (Photo). $800


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456 H 1920, 2¢ on 3¢ dark violet (U480). Cut square, 39 x 39 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $5,000

A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE CUT SQUARE.


457 H 1925, 1½¢ on 2¢ green (U486). Cut square, 37 x 37 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $600


458 H 1925, 1½¢ on 1¢ blue (U507). Cut square, 38 x 37. 5mm. Few tiny tone spots, barely visible, otherwiseVery Fine (Photo). $2,000


459 H 1925, 1½¢ on 1¢ green (U508A). cut square, 34 x 38mm. Very Fine (Photo). $3,500


460 H Post Office Dept., 1874, 3¢ black (UO8). Cut square, 29 x 35 mm. Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $2,250


461 H War Dept., 1873, 2¢ dark red (UO19). Cut square, 32 x 35.5 mm. Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $1,750


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462 H War Dept., 1873, 6¢ dark red on cream (UO24). Cut square, 36 x 40 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $6,000

CERTAINLY AMONG THE VERY FINEST OF THE FEW EXAMPLES EXTANT.


463 m War Dept., 1873, 10¢ dark red (UO25). Cut square, 33 x 32 mm. Neat quartered cork cancel, Fine(Photo). $2,250


464 H War Dept., 1875, 1¢ red on amber (UO45). Full corner, 34 x 39 mm. Very Fine (Photo). $900+


465 H War Dept., 1875, 10¢ red on amber (UO60). Cut square, 31 x 33 mm. Fine to Very Fine (Photo).$950


466 H War Dept., 1875, 15¢ red on amber (UO65). Full corner,41 x 43 mm. Few tiny tone spot (not mentioned on the accompanyingcertificate), otherwise Very Fine (Photo). $825+


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467 H Postal Savings, 1911, 2¢ carmine on manila, color error (UO72a). Cut square, 41 x 43mm. ExtremelyFine (Photo). $1,750


POSTAL CARDS

468 H) 1911, 1¢ red on cream, double impression (UX23b). Full mint card. Couple negligible light stains inaddress area, otherwise Very Fine. UPSS S32c (Photo). $7,000

ONE OF ONLY THREE SUCH CARDS RECORDED—ALL MINT (A USED CUT SQUARE IS ALSO KNOWN).

469 H) 1913, 1¢ black (UZ1). A choice mint card, Extremely Fine (Photo). $800

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470 m 1855, 10d blue (7). Clear to large margins, deep rich color, sharp impressionon thin crisp transparent paper. Partial target cancel, Fine to Very Fine (Photo).

$1,750

Expertization: 2005 Gratton Certificate.

471 ()) 1855, 10d blue (7). Exceptionally large, well balanced margins, tied by grid cancels on 1858 cover frontonly to London England, postmarked Montreal, Nov 15, with red London receiver, Nov 30; cover front withsealed tear at right. Stamp Very Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo). $1,750+

472 HHr 1857, ½d rose (8). Block of 4. Full, never hinged original gum, 3½ large margins, just in at lower left,light wrinkling, right vertical pair each with small faults, otherwise Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $4,400 with

only part original gum

A VERY RARE MINT BLOCK, THE UPPER LEFT STAMP BEING A REAL BEAUTY.

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473 m 1857, 7½d deep green (9a). Mostly large and well balanced margins, deep rich color and sharp proof likeimpression. Light target cancel, an Extremely Fine gem. Unitrade C$5,000 ($3,750) (Photo). $3,500

Expertization: 1988 Brandon Certificate.

474 m 1857, 6d reddish purple, very thick soft wove paper (10). Mostly large margins, better than usual colorand impression for this difficult issue. Numeral “21" target cancels, small corner crease, Fine to Very Fine.appearance (Photo). $7,500

475 sr 1858, ½d rose (11). Two horizontal pairs configured as a block of 4. Tied by grid cancels on piece ofenvelope showing Hamilton, Jul 12, 1859 receiving cds on folded over back, about Fine (Photo). $7,600+

476 (H)r 1859, 5¢ vermilion (15). Rejoined block of 4. Bright color, unused without gum, Fine (Photo).$2,100 as singles

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477 m 1859, 10¢ black brown (16). Quite well centered for this difficult issue, nearly complete outer frameline,exceptionally rich color, light target cancel, diagonal crease, ending in tear. Very Fine appearance. Mostattractive example of this scarce stamp (Photo). $6,500

478 H 1859, 10¢ brown, perf 11¾ (17b). printing order 8A in shades of brown from 23 January 1862, anespecially fresh mint example with great color and full, lightly hinged original gum, Fine to Very Fine. UnitradeC$2,000 for Fine, original gum ($1,500) (Photo). $1,200+

Provenance: Carrington.

Scott notes, “Examples with full original gum and lightly hinged are extremely scarce and generally sell forsubstantially more than the values listed.”.

479 H 1875, 5¢ olive green, perf 11½ (26). Quite well centered for this issue, exceptionally fresh, attractive shade and impression, original gum, Fine to Very Fine. Quite scarce in this premium mint condition (Photo).$2,000

Expertization: 2004 Greene Certificate.

480 m 1868, 15¢ gray, cracked plate Variety (30, 30 Var.). Horizontal pair, hinge strengthened centralperforations, right stamp “cracked plate” variety. Attractively centered. Light registry “R” cancels, Fine to VeryFine. Unusual and seldom seen variety. Unitrade 30v (Photo). Unitrade C$525 ($390)

481 mr 1893, 50¢ deep blue (47). Right sheet margin block of 10. Experimental pre-cancel “Ottawa/ Canada/AP 29/ 07” cds. Full original gum, reinforced separation between two stamps, other eight never hinged, Fine toVery Fine. An exceedingly rare multiple. Newf. Spec. 35b (Photo). Newf. Spec. $5,000 as singles

Expertization: with 2012 Greene Foundation certificate as simply a used block of 10.

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482 HH 1897, 10¢ Queen Victoria Jubilee (57). Large and well balanced margins, deep rich color and crispimpression, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem. Unitrade C$600 ($450) (Photo). $300

483 HH 1897, $2 Queen Victoria Jubilee (62). Intense color, choice centering within large and exceptionalmargins, deep proof like impression, original gum, never hinged, showing tiny rubbing spots from storage(trivial), Extremely Fine. Wonderful example. Unitrade C$6,000 ($4,500) (Photo). $4,000

Expertization: 2010 Greene Certificate.

484 HH 1897, $3 Queen Victoria Jubilee (63). Outstanding centering, large and well balanced margins, richcolor, small crease through “ST” of postage, causing slight paper break, unnoticeable to naked eye and not notedin accomanying certificate. Choice, Extremely Fine appearance, a most handsome $3 Jubilee (Photo). $4,000

Expertization: clear 2010 Greene Certificate.

485 HHr 1897, 3¢ carmine (69).Block of 30. Exceptionally fresh,original gum, never hinged, someseparation, Fine to Very Fine (Photo).

$6,000

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486 HH 1897, 5¢ dark blue on bluish (70). Nicely centered, deep intense rich color, fresh, original gum, neverhinged, Very Fine. Attractive example. Unitrade C$750 ($560) (Photo). $375

487 HH/Hr 1897, 6¢ brown (71). Block of 4, original gum, bottom stamps never hinged, bottom stamps VeryFine to Extremely Fine, top F-VF. Unitrade C$1,460 ($1,100) (Photo). $980

488 HH 1897, 8¢ orange (72). Well centered, proof like color and impression. Pristine original gum, neverhinged, Very Fine. Unitrade C$1,200 ($900) (Photo). $750

489 BKHH 1899, 2¢ carmine, booklet pane of 6(77b). complete 25¢ booklet containing twopanes. First pane just cut in at bottom, secondFine-Very Fine, the latter with a small gumdisturbance, original gum, never hinged, Fine toVery Fine. Unitrade BK1 C$4,500 ($3,380)(Photo). $4,600

490 HH 1898, 6¢ brown (80). Beautifully centered, large margins, deep brilliant color, proof like impression,original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. Stunning example. Unitrade C$900 ($680) (Photo). $400

491 HH 1902, 7¢ olive yellow (81). Exceptional centering, pretty shade and impression, original gum, neverhinged, Extremely Fine. Impressive stamp. Unitrade C$750 ($560) (Photo). $300

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492 HH 1898, 8¢ orange (82). Exceptionally centered within large margins, brilliant color and sharp impression,original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. A stunning example. Unitrade C$1,800 ($1,350) (Photo). $700

493 HH 1898, 10¢ brown violet (83). Near perfect centering, intense color and proof like impression. Post officefresh original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. Seldom seen this nice. Unitrade C$2,250 ($1,690) (Photo).

$850

494 HH 1900, 20¢ olive green (84). Virtually perfectly centered with large even margins and flawless, neverhinged original gum, Extremely Fine to Superb. A true Gem. Unitrade C$3,000 ($2,250) (Photo). $1,200

Expertization: with 2015 Greene Foundation. certificate.

495 (H) 1898, 2¢ Christmass Issues, imperf (85a, 86a). Imperforate vertical pairs, first is the gray, rather thanlavender shade, large and well balanced margins, rich, bright colors. Without gum, both Extremely Fine toSuperb. Scarce set of pairs. Unitrade 85iii, 86a C$1,400 ($1,050) (Photo). $1,100

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496 HH 1903, 5¢ blue on bluish (91). Left side sheet margin single, exceptional centering, large and wellbalanced margins, rich color and sharp impression, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. Pretty stamp.Unitrade C$1,400 ($1,050) (Photo). $550

497 HH 1903, 10¢ brown lilac (93). Nicely centered, rich color and sharp impression. Pristine original gum,never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Unitrade C$700 ($520) (Photo). $1,000

Expertization: 2004 Gratton Certificate.

498 H 1908, 50¢ purple (95). Large and well balanced margins, especially for this difficult high value, deep richcolor, sharp impression, original gum, small hinge remnant, Extremely Fine. Scarce this well centered. UnitradeC$1,500 ($1,120) (Photo). $900

499 HHr 1908, 10¢ Quebec (101). Bottom lower left corner margin block of 4 (minor selvage creases), originalgum, stamps never hinged, bottom left stamp pinpoint thin speck, o/w, bottom stamps Very Fine, top F-VF(Photo). $2,000

500 sr 1908, 20¢ Quebec (103). Block of 10 on piece of cover canceled Hamilton Ont., Sep 22, 1908. Averagecentering, small perf flaws at top, about Fine. Scarce used multiple (Photo). $2,250+

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501 HH 1912, 5¢ dark blue (111). Upper right corner single, hinged in selvedge only, well centered, largemargins, deep rich color, original gum, stamp never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Exceptionally freshand attractive stamp. Unitrade C$900 ($680) (Photo). $400

502 HH/Hr 1912, 5¢ indigo (111a). Block of 4. Attractive centering, stunning color, original gum, bottomstamps never hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $2,400

503 Hr 1924, 7¢ red brown, wet printing (114b). Top plate no 7 block of 8, original gum, hinged in selvageonly,stamps never hinged, Very Fine (Photo). $640 as singles

504 HH/Hr 1922, 10¢ blue, wet printing (117). Bottom margin block of 4 with 40% latheworkk type D,original gum, lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, straight edge at right, Very Fine (Photo).

Unitrade C$750 ($560)

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505 HH 1923, $1 orange (122). Upper left corner single, exceptionally well centered, deep rich color and crispimpression, original gum, never hinged, trivial selvage thin in upper left corner (mentioned only for accuracy),Extremely Fine. A chice stamp. Unitrade C$450 ($340) (Photo). $240

506 HHr 1928, 10¢ Mt. Hurd, imperf (155a). Upper left plate no. 3 block of 8. Large margins, original gum,never hinged (tiny gum disturbance one stamp), Very Fine (Photo). $1,040 as pairs

507 HH 1928, 10¢ Mt. Hurd, imperf vertically & horizontally (155b, 155c). Pair of each, original gum, neverhinged, Very Fine (Photo). $560

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508 HH 1929, 12¢ Quebec Bridge (156). Upper right plate no. 2 pane of 50, original gum, never hinged, couplesmall faults in selvage not affecting the plate block of six, Fine (Photo). Unitrade C$1,620 ($1,220)

509 HH 1929, 50¢ Bluenose, imperf horizontally (158c). Vertical pair. Imperforate horizontally, bright freshcolor, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Choice pair, estimated only 250 exist, this beingone of the nicest. Unitrade 158c C$1,500 ($1,120) (Photo). $1,150

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510 ) 1929, $1 Parliament and five others on five Maximun cards, 1933-37 (159 etc.). Five picture postcardswith matching stamps canceled on picture side: 1.) 3¢ & $1 Parliament (143, 159), Feb 21, 1933; 2.) 10¢ Library(173), Oct 19, 1933; 3.) 50¢ Grand Pré (176), Oct 7, 1933; 4.) 10¢ Loyalists 209), Jan 14, 1935; 5.) 1¢ PrincessElizabeth (211), Apr 7, 1937; all unaddressed. Very Fine (Photo). Estimate 750 - 1,000

511 HH 1930, 10¢ Library (173). Upper left plate no. 1 pane of 100 with vatieties “missing spire” (position 35)and “broken spire” (position 74), original gum, never hinged, right vertical block of 20 nearly separated, VeryFine. Unitrade 173, 173i, 173ii (Photo). Unitrade C$4,170 ($3,130)

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The Rare St. Lawrence Seaway Invert

512 m 1959, 5¢ St. Lawrence Seaway, center inverted (387a). A lovely used single with side sheet marginselvage and a neat wavy line cancel, exceptionally well centered, fresh and Extremely Fine. Unitrade C$10,000($7,500) (Photo). $10,000

A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THIS ICONIC MODERN ERROR.

Expertization: with 2015 Greene Foundation certificate.

513 HHr 1969, 6¢ Queen Elizabeth II & Transportation, orange, perf 12½x12, hibrite paper (459b var.).Corner block of 4 (straight edge at top and right). Winnipeg 2-bar tagged. Perfectly centered, original gum, neverhinged, Extremely Fine. Fewer than 100 mint and 100 used examples have been discovered. Unitrade 459bpii(Photo). Unitrade C$7,200 as singles ($5,400)


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514 BKHH 1970, 6¢ Queen Elizabeth II & Transportation, black, Die I, perf 10, hibrite paper (460a var.).Complete booklet pane of 25 + 2 labels. Perfectly centered, perfs clipped along left side (one or both sides usually are), original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. Unitrade 460aiii (Photo). Unitrade C$4,500 ($3,380)

515 BKm 1970, 6¢ Queen Elizabeth II & Transportation, black, Die I, perf 10, hibrite paper (460a var.).Booklet pane of 25 + 2 labels. Perfs slightly clipped along left side (one or both sides usually are), neatly canceled “South Ohio, N.S, Ap 20” circular datestamp’s, Very Fine. According to the Unitrade Catalog, only one usedpane is recorded. Unitrade 460aiii (Photo). Unitrade C$4,500 ($3,380)


516 HH 1996, 90¢ Elberta Peach Tree, perf 14.4x13.8 (1374b var.). Full pane of 50, original gum, neverhinged, Extremely Fine and rare. Unitrade 1374bii (Photo). Unitrade C$2,250 as singles ($1,690)

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517 HH 1995, $2 Truro School, inscriptions inverted (1376b), original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. Only 70examples exist. Unitrade C$12,000 ($9,000) (Photo). $10,500

A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS MODERN RARITY—THERE ARE ACTUALLY FEWER OF THE $2 TRUROINVERT THAN THERE ARE OF THE U.S. INVERTED “JENNY”, AND ONLY ONE-FIFTH AS MANY AS THE“SEAWAY” INVERT.


518 HHr 1992, 42¢ Canada in Space, silver (satellite) omitted (1441a). Left sheet margin block of 5 se-tenantpairs containing two plate blocks of 4, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. Includes a normal plate block forcomparison (Photo). $18,750 as singles

A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS STRIKING MODERN ERROR.

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519 H 1918 (25¢) Aero Club of Canada, Toronto-Ottawa, tete-beche pair (CPL2a), original gum, fresh andVery Fine. Unitrade CPL2a (Photo). $1,200

520 BKH 1924 (25¢) Laurentide Air Service, 5th issue, booklet pane of 2, top stamp dark red, bottom lightred (CL4b). Complete unexploded booklet of four panes. Small abrasion on front cover, Very Fine (Photo).

$2,250

521 H 1926, Patricia Airways & Exploration Ltd. 10¢ Haileybury & Rouyn and 5¢ Sioux Lookout & RedLake surcharges (CL19, CL20), original gum, fresh, Very Fine (Photo). $1,225

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522 HH 1922, 20¢ scarlet, wet printing (E2a). 41mm wide, beautifully centered, rich color, original gum, neverhinged, Extremely Fine, choice. Unitrade C$750 ($560) (Photo). $250

523 (H) 1875, 5¢ dark green, imperf (F2c). Right side horizontal sheet margin pair. Deep rich color and crispimpression, light diagonal crease (possibly natural) and edge tear (barely into design). Extremely Fineappearance. Scarce, only 200pairs recorded (Photo). $1,200 for original gum

524 (H) 1876, 8¢ dull blue (F3 Var.). Major re-entry, position 33, showing guidline through “I” of “Eight” at left,bright, rich color, well centered, barely perceptable expert repair. Without gum, Extremely Fine appearance. Achoice appearing example of this scarce variety. Unitrade F3ii (Photo). $1,250 with original gum

525 HH 1916, 2¢+1¢ brown War Tax coil, die I (MR7a). Coil pair. Beautifully centered for this difficult coil,attractive shade, single slightly nibbed perf, as usual for these perf 8 coils. Pristine original gum, never hinged,Very Fine. Unitrade MR7iii (Photo). $850

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NEWFOUNDLAND

526 Hr 1861, 5d reddish brown (19). Upper left corner margin block of 8. Large balanced margins all around,full fresh original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice. Unitrade C$1,600 as singles ($1,200)(Photo). $920 as singles

527 P 1865-1910, Selection of 18 different plate proofs (30//95). Comprises 1865 13¢ & 24¢ (30-31) cardproofs blocks of four, 1897 Cabot complete (61-74) card proofs and 1910 Guy trial color proofs: 9¢ (94, gray) &10¢ (95, orange) on stamp paper, gummed and never hinged;. A Very Fine group (Photo). Estimate 750 -

1,000

528 BKHH 1932, Three different complete booklets (183a/187a), original gum, never hinged, post officefresh and Very Fine. Unitrade BK2, BK3, BK4 C$2,800 ($2,100) (Photo). Unitrade C$2,800 ($2,100)

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529 H 1927, 60¢ De Pinedo Flight (C4). Left sheet margin single, position 31 from the sheet of 50. Wonderfullyfresh and well centered, slightly disturbed original gum (absolutely trivial), Extremely Fine. Of the 300 examplesoverprinted, 258 were sold. 225 of those were used on covers carried on the flight, leaving a mere 33 possiblemint examples. (Photo). $42,500

A SUPERLATIVE MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC AIRMAIL RARITY—UNQUESTIONABLY AMONG THEFINEST EXTANT.

Expertization: with 2015 P.F. & 2009 Greene Foundation certificates.

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530 ) 1932, $1.50 on $1 Dornier DO-X Flight (C12). On flown cover, tied by May 20 St. Johns machine cancel,manuscript instruction “Per Dox, Nfld to Europe”, backstamped St. Johns mcan on Jun 2, no London recr,believed to have been returned to Newfoundland by Diplomatic Pouch. Very Fine., undoubtedly unique (Photo).

Estimate 500 - 750

Expertization: signed Bloch,.

531 H 1905, King Edward VII, black plate proof on India on card (OX1PP1). Fresh and Very Fine. UnitradeOX1ii (Photo). C$1,000 ($750)

532 H 1905, King Edward VII, black on blue (OX1). Fresh and well centered, original gum, Very Fine.Unitrade C$1,000 ($750) (Photo). $750

NOVA SCOTIA

533 m 1853, 1d red brown (1). Rich color and full, well balanced margins, regummed over faint pressed creases,Very Fine appearance (Photo). $3,500

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534 m 1851, 1s deep violet (7). Ample to large, nicely balanced margins with rich color and a neat barred ovalcancel, fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $6,500

A CHICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1S DEEP VIOLET.

Expertization: with 1986 B.P.A. certificate.

EUROPE, ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA

CHINA

535 H 1949, Silver Yuan, Dr. Sun Yat-sen redrawn, 100¢ & 500¢ (980-981). Without gum as issued, 100¢ with natural paper inclusion at right, Fine to Very Fine (Photo). $975

MANCHURIAN PROVINCES

536 H Manchuria - 1927, ½c-$5 Definitives complete (1-20). Bright and fresh, original gum, Fine to Very Fine(Photo). $486

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CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC)

537 HH 1960-61, Chrysanthemums (S44) complete (542-559), original gum, never hinged, Very Fine(Photo). $1,090

538 m 1961, World Table Tennis Championships souvenir sheet (C86M) (566a). Red First Day cancel, VeryFine (Photo). $1,000

539 m 1962, Mei Lan-fang imperforate complete (620-627 vars.) canceled to order with never hinged originalgum, Very Fine. Yang C94i (Photo). $2,750

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540 m 1962, Mei Lan-fang souvenir sheet (C94M) (628). First Day cancel, Very Fine (Photo). $8,000

541 HH 1978, Galloping Horses souvenir sheet (T28M) (1399), original gum, never hinged, Very Fine(Photo). $650

542 HH 1978, Arts and Crafts souvenir sheet (T29M) (1433), original gum, never hinged, Very Fine (Photo).$400

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The Rare “Vineta” Provisional

543 ) 1901, 3pf on half of 5pf green, the “Vineta” Provisional (65B). Tied on a wrapper by “Kais. DeutscheMarine Schiftspost No. 1” circular datestamp, 2 May 1901; the back of the wrapper identifies the sender asOberleutnant Fischer of the Cruiser Vineta who was sending a newspaper to a relative in Berlin. Very Fine andrare. Michel A I €22,000 ($24,200) (Photo). $16,500

A SPECTACULAR, PROPERLY USED EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE PROVISIONAL.

Expertization: signed Bühler, Kosack and Gustave Freyse (“GF”), with 1987 Jakubek and 1986 Bühler certificates; in the latter Bühler notes that he knew Fischer personally.

In order to meet the demand for a 3pf stamp to pay the printed matter rate from Vineta’s post office toGermany, the ship’s commander authorized his purser to surcharge and bisect 300 5pf stamps. The suddenincreased demand was caused by the crew’s desire to send home American newspapers reporting celebrationsof the Kaiser’s birthday.

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544 ) 1923, 2mil.m on 220m rose red, “Dussler” Postal Forgery (269 var.). Tied on registered cover to NewYork, additional franking of 38m marks, all tied by Stuttgart 1 Nov. 23 circular datestamp’s, red Stuttgartregistration label, backstamped New York Reg Div double ovals, 11/16/24; light edge wrinkling and tears at topfrom slightly rough opening, otherwise Very Fine and exceedingly rare cover. Michel 309 (Photo).

Michel €9,000 ($9,900)

Expertization: 2001 Bechtold BPP certificate, accompanied by his letter explaining the rarity of this postal forgery.

545 m 1920, 3m black violet, watermarked circles (102). Canceled Berlin, 17 Dec 1920, Very Fine and rare.Michel 96 B II a W €5,000 ($5,500) (Photo). $3,750

This rare watermark variety was the result of a temporary paper shortage in the Reich’s Printing Office.

546 ) 1946, 15pf light yellow green (541). Top sheet margin single, tied by neat Nabburg 12 Jan 1947 CDS onimmaculate cover to Chemnitz, Nabburg provisional handstamp showing prepayment of 9pf to make up the24pf rate, Very Fine cover and unusual franking. Michel 922 (Photo). Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: with 1983 Schlegel certificate.

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547 m 1934, 5p University (705). Light corner cancel, fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $725

548 H 1934, 10p University (706), original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine (Photo). $2,000

549 H Airmail, 1934, 20p University (C61). Wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered, original gum, lightlyhinged, Extremely Fine and choice (Photo). $1,800

MONTENEGRO

550 H 1943, National Committee overprint on 10L Airmail (3NC5), original gum, lightly hinged, fresh andVery Fine. Only 1000 were issued. Michel 19 €3,900 ($4,290) (Photo). $3,200

Expertization: signed En. Diena, with 2002 Brunel BPP certificate.

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