Sale 1289 — 2023 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Category — Air Post, Postage Due
10c Lindbergh, Large Die Proof (C10P1). Die sunk on 202 x 152mm card, with typed "Approved June 7, 1927" and signed by Postmaster Harry S. New, also initialed by Robert Regard (3rd Assist. P.G.) and Michael Eidness (Supt. Div. Stamps), blue control number 66867 on reverse, card with shallow thin spot on backVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SIGNED LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE LINDBERGH AIR MAIL STAMP.
The AAMC states only six large die proofs are known and this is only the second we have offered since at least 1992.
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Rich colors, tied by easily readable "Washington D.C. Apr. 19 5PM 1930" First Day of Issue duplex datestamp and oval grid cancel on cacheted flown cover to Midland, Texas., backstamps of Friedrichschafen, New York and MidlandVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE FLOWN FIRST DAY COVER WITH A COMPLETE SET OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
First Day covers with the complete set of the 1930 Graf Zeppelin issue on one cover are much rarer than sets of individually-stamped covers. They are especially coveted when on a small-size cover that was actually flown such as the one offered here. Only a small number of such first day covers exist. Scott value $10,000.00.
65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Rich colors, tied by "Washington D.C. Apr. 19 5 PM 1930" First Day of Issue duplexes on legal-size flown round-trip cover, proper flight cachets, Friedrichshafen and Lakehurst backstamps, opened at left, cover with two small stains at left and slightly rounded corners from mounting, otherwise quite freshVERY FINE. A RARE FLOWN FIRST DAY COVER WITH A COMPLETE SET OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
First Day covers with the complete set of the 1930 Graf Zeppelin issue on one cover are much rarer than sets of individually stamped covers. Scott value $10,000.00.
2c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J9). Unused (no gum), choice centering for this difficult issue, bright color and detailed impression on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING, WHICH IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
The reported sale figures for the rare 1c, 2c and 3c Postage Due Special Printings probably include orders filled with regular stamps, as all three are far rarer than the reported sales numbers would suggest. This is rarely offered in sound, centered condition.
With 2008 P.F. certificate.
30c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J13). Original gum, bit of blue offset on gum, deep rich color, completely soundFINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1879 POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
It has been estimated that no more than 179 examples of the 30c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public. The vast majority of these with original gum are faulty.
With 2000 A.P.S. and 2007 P.F. certificates. Small guarantee backstamp.
50c Carmine Lake (J58). Original gum, rich color on bright paperFINE AND ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL POSTAGE DUE STAMPS.
Ex Curtis. With 1996 and 2016 P.F. certificates (F 70)