Sale 1304 — The Brian M. Bleckwenn Collection of United States First Issue Revenues
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-13 December, 2023
Category — First Issue Imperforate ($15.00-$50.00)
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Imperforate (R97a). Large margins to full including part of adjoining stamp at left, intense shade and impression, March 12, 1863 manuscript cancel
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE $15.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
Rare in such choice condition.
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Imperforate (R97a). Vertical pair, large margins all around including top sheet margin, intense shade and impression, each with Jan. 23, 1863 manuscript cancel, completely sound
EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST VERTICAL PAIRS OF THE $15.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE. ONLY NINE VERTICAL PAIRS ARE KNOWN.
The Curtis Collection website lists nine vertical pairs. We have offered only one other in over 30 years, with a lightened cancel and a light crease.
Ex Whitman and Fay.
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Imperforate (R97a). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Feb. 12, 1865 manuscript cancels, tiny paper imperfection at top right may be a pre-printing paperfold or a very light crease, in any event it is trivial and mentioned only for complete accuracy
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL HORIZONTAL PAIR OF THE $15.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
The Curtis Collection website lists only six horizontal pairs and nine vertical pairs. Most have faults including heavy creases or repairs. This essentially sound pair is one of the finest in terms of condition that we have offered in over 30 years.
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Imperforate (R97a). Block of four, large margins to clear, deep rich color and proof-like impression, each with neat "E. G. 4 mo 7th 1863" manuscript cancel, small paper split at bottom of bottom right stamp
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED BLOCKS OF THE $15.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST OF THE THREE.
The Curtis Collection website records a block of six and two blocks of four. Both of the other blocks are reinforced, and the block of six is repaired.
From the Weill Brothers stock.
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Large and even margins, vivid color, unusual Nov. 1, 1865 manuscript cancel with long series of initials, Very Fine and choice, a stamp with great eye appeal
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Vertical pair, brilliant color and large margins all around, neat Aug. 3, 1864 manuscript cancels, Extremely Fine pair
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Vertical pair, large even margins all around, rich color nicely complemented by "Ticonderoga Iron Company, Feb. 1, 1865" double-circle datestamp, light horizontal crease between stamps, top stamp faint pressed out crease, Extremely Fine appearance, especially desirable with the handstamp cancels
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Horizontal pair, margins full to large on all four sides, bright color, neat Feb. 21, 1865 manuscript cancels, Very Fine and handsome
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Block of 12, large to full margins including portions of five adjoining stamps at bottom, each with neat Mar. 12, 1864 datestamp cancel, few faults to be expected in such a multiple such as creases and small edge tears
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS SPECTACULAR BLOCK OF TWELVE IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE $20.00 CONVEYANCE IMPERFORATE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
This is the largest recorded multiple of the imperforate $20.00 Conveyance. The next three largest multiples (blocks of ten, nine, and eight) are all reconstructed or rejoined.
Ex Whitman, Fay and Cunliffe. Scott value $6,000 as three blocks of four.
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Block of five, large margins to just touched at bottom left where small tear, vibrant color, Feb. 28, 1863 manuscript cancels, light crease, small scissors-cut between single and block, Fine-Very Fine appearance, Scott value $2,150 as block and single
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Block of four, large margins to ample, vibrant color, neat Aug. 22, 1863 manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice, an attractive sound block
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Imperforate (R99a). Huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, brilliant color, Feb. 20, 1863 manuscript cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL EXAMPLE OF THE $20.00 IMPERFORATE PROBATE OF WILL, IN SOUND CONDITION AND WITH ENORMOUS MARGINS
This is easily one of the finest we have ever encountered.
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Imperforate (R99a). Large to huge margins, vivid color, neat strikes of "H.S.D. Jan. 2, 1863" datestamp, light diagonal crease at bottom left, Very Fine appearance, desirable with the datestamp cancel
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Imperforate (R99a). Vertical pair, large margins all around, brilliant color, May 24, 1864 manuscript cancels, light horizontal crease between stamps
EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE $20.00 PROBATE OF WILL. A RARE MULTIPLE.
Aside from the spectacular block of 27, The Curtis Collection website records a reconstructed block of four, a strip of three on document, three horizontal pairs and an unspecified number of vertical pairs. Ex Curtis.
$20.00 Probate of Will, Red, Imperforate (R99a). Vertical pair, large to huge margins, vibrant color, May 7, 1864 manuscript cancel, horizontal crease between stamps
EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING AND RARE PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE $20.00 PROBATE OF WILL.
Aside from the spectacular block of 27, The Curtis Collection website records a reconstructed block of four, a strip of three on document, three horizontal pairs and an unspecified number of vertical pairs. Ex Cunliffe and Curtis.
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Imperforate (R99a). Horizontal pair, full margins, rich color, July 11, 1863 manuscript cancels, two light horizontal creases, small tear at bottom right corner
VERY FINE APPEARING AND RARE PAIR OF THE IMPERFORATE $20.00 PROBATE OF WILL.
Aside from the spectacular block of 27, The Curtis Collection website records a reconstructed block of four, a strip of three on document, three horizontal pairs and an unspecified number of vertical pairs. Ex Tolman and Curtis.
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Huge margins, deep rich color, cancelled by "Neptune S.S. Co. Jul. 15, 1865" double-circle datestamp, trivial natural inclusion at left not noted on certificate
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE $25.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE WITH PHENOMENAL EYE APPEAL.
Especially desirable with the handstamp cancel. With 2002 P.F. certificate.
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Large margins all around, vibrant color, Feb. 25, 1865 manuscript cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE $25.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95).
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Large margins to full, bright color, Dec. 14, 1864 manuscript cancel
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE $25.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
A stamp with great eye appeal.
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Large to huge margins, deep rich color, neat June 1865 manuscript cancel
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE $25.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
With 2008 P.F. certificate.
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear, Aug. 21, 1863 manuscript cancels, faint pre-printing paperfolds mostly at right
VERY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF THE $25.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
Only four multiples larger than a pair are known, and only eight horizontal and one vertical pair are known.
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Block of four, full margins to clear except barely touched at top right and bottom left, bright color which is distinctly different from the following lot, neat Dec. 29, 1863 manuscript cancels, completely sound
FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $25.00 IMPERFORATE MORTGAGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE. A BLOCK OF FOUR IS THE LARGEST INTACT MULTIPLE.
The Curtis Collection website lists a rejoined block of eight made from two strips of four and one other block of four, offered in the following lot.
Ex Joyce.
$25.00 Mortgage, Imperforate (R100a). Block of four, large margins to clear, deep rich color which is distinctly darker than the previous lot, Jan. 2, 1865 manuscript cancels, light creases, small scissors-cut in margin at right center
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE $25.00 MORTGAGE IMPERFORATE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
The Curtis Collection website lists a rejoined block of eight made from two strips of four and one other block of four, offered in the previous lot.
Ex Curtis.
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Large to huge margins, deep rich color, two light strikes of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Margins large to huge including sheet margin at left and bottom, beautiful color, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, light horizontal crease at top outside of design and tiny toned spot in left margin, Extremely Fine appearance
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Four huge margins, rich color, neat 1865 manuscript cancel, small filled thin at lower right, Extremely Fine Gem appearance
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Horizontal pair, large margins to ample, rich color, Aug. 27, 1864 manuscript cancels, light vertical crease between stamps, Very Fine appearance
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Block of 12, large to full margins all around, each stamp with neat 1864 manuscript cancel, two tiny ink erosion pinholes and couple trivial wrinkles to be expected with a block of this size
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE $50.00 U.S.I.R. IMPERFORATE.
Only three blocks of 12 are known. Ex Whitman and Fay. Scott value $12,000 as three blocks of four.
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Block of six, mostly large margins to just clear at lower left, vibrant color and bright white paper, top pair with light horizontal crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance, a block of six is the second largest recorded multiple with just two known (after three blocks of 12), with 2002 P.F. certificate, Scott value $4,750 as block of four and a pair
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Block of six, large to huge margins all around, deep rich color, May 26, 1864 manuscript cancels, left stamps vertical crease, few with tiny erosion holes from manuscript, Extremely Fine appearance, only three blocks are larger (all of twelve), Scott value $4,750 as block and pair
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Horizontal strip of five, deep color and large to full margins, faults including horizontal crease and corner crease at top left, some light toning, Very Fine appearance, scarce multiple, Scott value $1,825 as two pairs and a single
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Horizontal strip of four, large margins to clear, rich color, Jun. 17, 1864 manuscript cancels, Very Fine, a scarce sound strip, Scott value $1,500 as two pairs