Sale 9046 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 31 January, 2026
Category — 1847 thru 1890 Issues
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to clear, early impression with deep rich color, blue "5" numeral cancel struck twice, Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
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5c Orange Brown (1b). Full margins to clear, bright color, worn-state impression, red "5" numeral cancel, few small faults, Fine appearance
(Image Magnifier)5c Deep Red Brown (1). Large margins to ample, exceptional rich color, early impression, blue "PAID" in oval cancel, natural paper wrinkle at bottom, faint corner crease at top left, Very Fine appearance, ex Eubanks
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to clear, intermediate impression, tied by red grid cancel on small piece, Fine and attractive
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to clear, worn-plate impression, clear pre-printing paperfold, tied by red grids on small blue piece, Fine
5c Brown (1 var). Large margins to ample, worn-plate impression, blue datestamp with "10cts" integral rate, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Dark Brown (1a). Horizontal pair, right stamp dot in "S" variety, large margins to clear, dark shade, manuscript "X" and blue town cancel, both stamps with natural pre-printing paper creases, Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Appears unused but cancel removed, full even margins, couple tiny thin spots, appears Very Fine, with older English certificate as unused, with 2025 P.F. certificate as used, Scott value as pen cancel $575
5c Red Brown, Reproduction (3). Without gum as issued, full margins, rich color, Very Fine
10c Green, Ty. I (13). Three large margins, in at bottom but type characteristic still present, pretty shade, neat strike of U.S. Express Mail, Boston route agent's circular datestamp, vertical crease at left and light corner crease at bottom left, Fine appearance, this is reported to be the only known example of the U.S. Express Mail cancel on Scott No. 13, ex Wagshal, with 1968 P.F. certificate, this cancel is listed but unpriced in Scott, Scott value $750 with ordinary cancel
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large to huge margins including left sheet margin, deep rich color, clear strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, Extremely Fine
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large to huge margins including right interpane sheet margin with full guideline, detailed impression, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine
12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, large margins to full, blue Cincinnati circular datestamps, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Plate 4, rich color, showing clear break at top, clear strike of circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate
5c Red Brown (28). Appears unused but cancel removed and regummed, rich color, Fine, with old European certificate as unused and with 2025 P.F. certificate as used
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Rich color nicely complemented by red grid and black cancels, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1987, 1991 and 2023 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 64L1, recut at both top and bottom, San Francisco circular datestamps, short perf at left, otherwise Fine
24c Gray Lilac (37). Intense shade and impression, grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80)
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, wide left margin showing trace of imprint, Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, perfs clear all around, slight scuff at bottom right, appears Very Fine
2c Black, Triple Transfer (73 var). Original gum with bottom selvage and straddle-pane margin at right with divider mark, showing the clear triple transfer at top and bottom, detailed impression, Very Fine, this variety is listed but unpriced in Scott, accompanied by a photograph highlighting the variety and a lengthy 1969 letter from our firm explaining the triple transfer to a prospective bidder prior to the Matthies sale (realized $350), ex Matthies and Faust, with 2024 P.F. certificate as double transfer so offered on its own merits
2c Black, D. Grill (84). Centered to top right, distinct circle of wedges cancel, small tear at lower left, otherwise Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
2c Black, 12c Intense Black, Z. Grill (85B, 85E). Both appear unused but certified as cancels removed, 2c with a tear and thin spots, 12c few short perfs at bottom, otherwise Fine, each with 2025 P.F. certificate, SCV $3,350
(Image Magnifier)2c Black, E. Grill, Double Grill (87 var). Original gum, clear second grill offset from and overlapping full grill, centered to left, diagonal crease, otherwise Fine, listed but unpriced in Scott, value for normal is $1,900
3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Block of four with part imprint in left selvage, original gum, two bottom stamps are lightly hinged, one perhaps only has fingerprint, significantly misperfed with horizontal perfs well into design, leaving slightly incomplete stamps at bottom and large portions of adjoining stamps at top, top right stamp pinhole in grill and tiny toned spot, Very Good appearing and a dramatic freak, Scott value $6,000
(Image Magnifier)24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Lovely color, well-proportioned margins, neat strike of segmented cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, ex Gorham, with 2005 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Bright colors, wide margins, cork cancel, Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
30c Black, H. Grill (143). Appears unused but cancel has been cleaned, clear grill, tight side margins but balanced, appears Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate, SCV $4,000
(Image Magnifier)30c Black, H. Grill (143). Clearly struck red NYFM circle of wedges cancel, grill has been pressed and diagonal crease and couple short perfs, otherwise Fine, with 2025 P.F. certificate SCV $4,200
12c Dull Violet (151). Crisp impression, cork cancel, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
1c Ultramarine (212). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, tiny natural paper inclusion, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
30c Orange Brown (217). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1999 and 2024 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
1c Dull Blue (219). Intense shade and impression, face-free cancel, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only two grade higher and two share this desirable grade
2c Carmine, Plate Proof on Card (220P4). Block of four, large margins, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice
5c Chocolate (223). Mint N.H., detailed impression, Extremely Fine, with 1976 A.P.S. and 2023 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
15c Indigo, Imperforate (227P5; formerly 227a). Block of four, original gum, large margins, rich color, Very Fine, each with "HHH" backstamp