Sale 9040 — U.S. Stamps and Stationery
Sale Date — Saturday, 8 November, 2025
Category — Scott 9X1-314
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Full to ample margins all around, essentially face-free two-stroke manuscript cancel, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
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5c Red Brown (1). Full and even margins all around, intermediate impression, light strike of blue circular datestamp with "5" rate integrated, Very Fine and choice
(Image Magnifier)5c Brown (76). Jumbo margins and choice centering, segmented cork cancel, tiny tear at left, appears Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo)
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Centered to top right, mostly clear strike of "A.J." (Andrew Johnson) Tombstone with Skull and Crossbones fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff R-5), Fine strike and extremely rare on the Black Jack issue, Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency after the assassination of Lincoln in 1865, he was unable to secure the nomination for the 1868 election, partly because he had alienated many politicians and the public, this sentiment is reflected in the fancy cancel, it is particularly desirable struck on the stamp of his far more illustrious "A.J." predecessor, ex Faust
3c Red, F. Grill (94). Almost mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, vivid color on bright paper, nicely complemented by blue town cancel, expertly repaired margin tear at top center not mentioned on accompanying certificate is barely noticeable, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Kirke, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate as sound (Superb 98), only one grades higher (at 98J, we have never offered it) and one other shares this grade
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Rich colors, cork cancel, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)1c Ultramarine (156). Deep rich color, bold strike of "OK" fancy cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2014 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)2c Brown (157). Rich color, bold strike of blue "S" in double-lined box in circle fancy cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2014 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)3c Green (158). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)3c Green (158). Bright color nicely complemented by purple Star in Circle fancy cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)3c Green (184). Rich color, face-free strike of Crossed Arrow with Hearts fancy cancel, Extremely Fine strike, with 2010 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)5c Blue (185). Rich color, well-struck blue quartered cork cancel, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
(Image Magnifier)15c Red Orange (189). Well-centered, bright color, duplex cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Horizontal pair, rich color, choice centering, neat target cancels, Extremely Fine, a pretty pair, with 2014 P.F. certificate, Scott value as singles
(Image Magnifier)2c Red Brown (210). Lovely shade, Jumbo margins, neat strike of cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine (220). Rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
(Image Magnifier)30c Black (228). Unusually choice centering with well-proportioned margins, intense shade and impression, neat strike of Washington D.C. "10" numeral oval cancel, Extremely Fine, ex "Natalee Grace" and Curtis, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
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3c Green, Columbian (232). Top imprint, plate no. 75 and letter "R" block of eight, original gum, lightly hinged where some perf separations reinforced, natural gum creases, Fine-Very Fine
(Image Magnifier)5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Excellent centering, rich color, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Columbian (237). Unused (regummed), attractive centering and margins, detailed impression, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate as Mint N.H.
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great eye appeal, ex Wingate and "Dragonfly", with copy of 2000 (for block of four) and 2018 P.F. certificates
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50c Slate Blue, Columbian (240). Original gum, deep rich color, well-balanced margins, tiny perf thin at top, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2001 and 2025 P.F. certificates, the former not mentioning the perf
15c Dark Blue (259). Mint N.H., deep rich color, fresh and Fine, surprisingly scare in Mint N.H. condition, with copy of 2004 P.S.E. certificate for block
(Image Magnifier)1c Blue (264). Excellent centering, rich color, wavy-lines machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Copper Red, Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., with bottom plate no. 638 selvage, perfectly centered, beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine, ex Grace, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
(Image Magnifier)4c Orange, Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Grace, with 1998 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
(Image Magnifier)4c Orange, Trans-Mississippi (287). Vibrant color, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, neat cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only two grade higher (at 98, we have never offered them)
(Image Magnifier)2c Carmine & Black, Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., bold rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)5c Ultramarine & Black, Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Grace, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
(Image Magnifier)3c Bright Violet (302). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Grace, with 1991 (as block) and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ)
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1c Blue Green, Imperforate (314). Mint N.H. bottom right corner block of 24 with full imprint and plate no. 3366 at bottom and plate no. at top right, large margins, rich colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate, Scott value as plate block, four blocks of four and a pair
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