Sale 1304 — The Brian M. Bleckwenn Collection of United States First Issue Revenues
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-13 December, 2023
Category — First Issue Part Perforated (1c-25c)
1c Express, Red, Part Perforated (R1b). Vertical and horizontal pairs, both with large balanced margins (including large portion of adjoining stamp at left of horizontal pair), vertical pair with handstamp cancel and horizontal pair neat 1865 manuscript cancel, left stamp of horizontal pair with single short perf, otherwise both Very Fine, each with 2020 P.S.E. certificate
1c Express, Red, Part Perforated (R1b). Block of eight, rich color, each with neat Oct. 28, 1864 manuscript cancel, light horizontal creases mostly between stamps but one does affect second row, one pulled perf at left, still Extremely Fine and an attractive large multiple, from the Weill Brothers stock, Scott value $1,500 as two blocks of four
1c Express, Red, Part Perforated (R1b). Horizontal strip of five, rich color, neat June 7, 1865 manuscript cancel, light vertical crease between third and fourth stamps, still Extremely Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple imperforate vertically (two others are also known), from the Weill Brothers stock, Scott value $575 as two pairs and single
1c Express, Red, Part Perforated (R1b). Block of four with large margins and top and bottom and vertical perforations perfectly balanced, 1867 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem
1c Playing Cards, Red, Part Perforated (R2b). Wide margins, rich color, neat manuscript cancel
EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING QUALITY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE ONE-CENT PLAYING CARDS PART PERFORATED FIRST ISSUE.
Ex Richards. With 2020 P.S.E. certificate.
1c Proprietary, Red, Part Perforated (R3b). Vertical pair, lovely color, neat manuscript cancel, centered left, about Fine, ex Tolman
1c Proprietary, Red, Part Perforated (R3b). Horizontal pair, neat 1865 manuscript cancel, centered to bottom, faint vertical crease, about Fine, the Scott Catalogue points out in its Revenue stamps introduction that the vertically imperforate part-perforated stamps are "considerably scarcer" than the horizontally imperforate versions
2c Bank Check, Blue, Double Transfer T5, Part Perforated (R5b var). Huge margins, deep rich color, neat strike of May 13, 1864 datestamp cancel, showing significant double transfer in lettering at bottom, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp
2c Bank Check, Blue, Double Transfer T5, Part Perforated (R5b var). Large margins, rich color, neat strike of Mar. 4, 1863 handstamp cancel, showing significant double transfer in lettering at bottom, Extremely Fine example of this distinctive double transfer
2c Bank Check, Blue, Double Transfer T5, Part Perforated (R5b var). Bottom stamp in vertical pair, unused (no gum), bright shade, Extremely Fine, multiples containing the double transfer are scarce, Scott value $300 as used double transfer
2c Playing Cards, Blue, Part Perforated (R11b). Vertical pair, unused (no gum), large margins, faint vertical crease at right, Very Fine appearance, with 2022 P.F. certificate, Scott value $850 as used
2c Proprietary, Blue, Part Perforated (R13b). Block of twelve, deep rich color, each stamp with one letter of manuscript cancel, right column with "Jan. 24th", choice centering, bottom left stamp single pulled perf at left
EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE 2-CENT PROPRIETARY PART PERFORATED ISSUE, SCOTT R13b.
The Curtis Collection website lists only one other block (of four) plus strips. Ex Weill Brothers stock and Richmond. Scott value $7,500 as three blocks of four.
3c Proprietary, Green, Part Perforated (R18b). Unusually choice centering with wide top sheet margin, crisp impression, light manuscript cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PART PERFORATED PROPRIETARY ISSUE.
We have offered only three other sound examples since 1994.
3c Proprietary, Green, Part Perforated (R18b). Block of four, deep rich color, Feb. 23, 1864 manuscript cancels, light horizontal crease between stamps, few sensibly reinforced perf separations at top
FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THREE RECORDED BLOCKS OF FOUR OF THE 3-CENT PLAYING CARDS PART PERFORATED ISSUE—THE LARGEST SIZE MULTIPLE KNOWN.
This is the largest recorded multiple, and two other blocks of four are known. Ex Cunliffe and Curtis as an irregular block of eleven.
3c Telegraph, Green, Part Perforated (R19b). Block of 50 with bottom and right selvage including imprint with "Plate No." and without any number, original gum, few h.r., rich color, few faults including light creases, some perf separations sensibly reinforced, Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, one other is also known from top right corner of the sheet but without any imprint, ex Whitman and Fay, Scott value $5,412 as blocks and pairs
4c Proprietary, Purple, Part Perforated (R22b). Vertical pair, bright shade, choice centering neat Sep. 11, 1862 manuscript cancels, light horizontal crease at bottom of bottom stamp, Very Fine appearing pair
10c Bill of Lading, Blue, Part Perforated (R32b). Large top and bottom margins including portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, well-centered between vertical perforations, neat manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine
10c Bill of Lading, Blue, Part Perforated (R32b). Vertical pair, large to full margins at top and bottom, light horizontal crease in bottom stamp only shows in fluid, Fine-Very Fine appearance, a rare multiple, only two are known larger than a pair (both strips of five)
10c Bill of Lading, Blue, Part Perforated (R32b). Vertical strip of five, well-centered, neat manuscript cancels, small scissors-cut between two stamps, small toned spots in two places
VERY FINE. THE FINER OF TWO RECORDED STRIPS OF FIVE OF THE 10-CENT BILL OF LADING PART PERFORATED FIRST ISSUE—THE LARGEST SIZE MULTIPLE KNOWN.
Ex "Cathedral". Scott value $5,600 as two pairs and a single.
10c Certificate, Blue, Part Perforated (R33b). Deep rich color, large margins at sides and well-centered between perfs, 1863 manuscript cancel, Very Fine
10c Certificate, Blue, Part Perforated (R33b). Vertical pair, lovely deep color, neat manuscript cancel
VERY FINE AND CHOICE PAIR OF THE 10-CENT CERTIFICATE PART PERFORATED FIRST ISSUE—VERY RARE IN ANY SIZE MULTIPLE.
The 10c Certificate Part Perforated is rarely found as a sound well-centered pair.
10c Certificate, Blue, Part Perforated (R33b). Vertical pair, deep rich color, separated bit unevenly at top into design, large bottom margin and perfs clear of the design on both sides, 1864 manuscript cancel, Fine-Very Fine, a difficult multiple of this elusive issue
10c Certificate, Blue, Part Perforated (R33b). Strip of five, deep rich color, unobtrusive 1863 manuscript cancels, second and fifth with horizontal crease
VERY FINE STRIP OF THE 10-CENT CERTIFICATE PART PERFORATED FIRST ISSUE—the largest size multiple.
The Curtis Collection website lists six strips of five of the 10c Certificate Part Perforated. No larger multiple is known. Scott value $4,850 as pairs.
10c Contract, Blue, Part Perforated (R34b). Large margins including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color, 1864 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, especially desirable showing part of the adjoining stamp
10c, Contract, Blue, Part Perforated (R34b). Pair, intense shade and impression, large margins, manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable pair in sound condition and with wide margins
15c Inland Exchange, Brown, Part Perforated (R40b). Block of twelve, neat May 1, 1863 manuscript cancels, left stamps vertical crease, Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple and no others are known, ex Joyce, Scott value $1,800 as three blocks of four
20c Inland Exchange, Red, Part Perforated (R42b). Vertical block of six, huge margin at top including parts of adjoining stamps, just touching and slightly irregular at bottom, "April 15 A.D. 18 A.H." manuscript cancel leaving top right stamp uncancelled, rich color, faint horizontal crease at bottom of center row visible only in fluid, otherwise Fine, ex Cunliffe, Scott value $360 as block of four and pair
25c Entry of Goods, Red, Part Perforated (R45b). Wide margins, rich color, manuscript cancel, small thin spot at top, Extremely Fine appearance
25c Entry of Goods, Red, Part Perforated, Top Frame Line Double (R45b var). Position 23, bright color, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, Fine and scarce
25c Life Insurance, Red, Part Perforated (R47b). Rich color, large margins at top and bottom, attractive 1863 circular datestamp, couple short perfs, otherwise Fine
25c Protest, Red, Part Perforated (R49b). Vertical pair, showing part of adjoining stamp at top, rich color, May 1863 manuscript cancel, minor perf flaws on bottom stamp, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, a pair is the largest recorded multiple, seven horizontal and eight vertical are recorded, ex Tolman
25c Warehouse Receipt, Red, Part Perforated (R50b). Wide margins, detailed impression, neat manuscript cancel, Very Fine