Sale 1304 — The Brian M. Bleckwenn Collection of United States First Issue Revenues
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-13 December, 2023
Category — First Issue Perforated ($10.00-$15.00)
$10.00 Charter Party, Green, Perforated (R93c). Block of 18 with right selvage, intense shade and impression, Feb. 27, 1870 manuscript cancels, few small faults to be expected on such a large multiple, essentially rejoined along horizontal perfs, Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, Scott value $1,900 as blocks and pair
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Perforated (R97c). Bright color and razor-sharp impression, beautiful centering, unobtrusive 1868 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Perforated (R97c). Unusually wide and balanced margins, rich color and detailed impression, neat 1868 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a very attractive stamp
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Perforated (R97c). Balanced margins, bright white paper, pretty color complimented by blue double-circle datestamp, fresh and Very Fine
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Perforated (R97c). Horizontal pair, intense color, light manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice, the only multiple larger than a pair is a single strip of three
$15.00 Mortgage, Ultramarine, Perforated (R97e). Rich color on bright paper, Feb. 18, 1870 manuscript cancel, Very Fine
$15.00 Mortgage, Ultramarine, Perforated (R97e). Horizontal pair, intense shade and impression, June 4, 1869 manuscript cancels, horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, only one block of four and four pairs are known
$15.00 Mortgage, Ultramarine, Perforated (R97e). Horizontal pair, rich color, Dec. 31, 1870 manuscript cancels, left stamp vertical crease, Very Fine appearance, only four pairs and a block of four (offered in the following lot) are known
$15.00 Mortgage, Ultramarine, Perforated (R97e). Block of four, rich color in the true Ultramarine shade, June 30, 1870 manuscript cancels
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED BLOCK OF ANY PERFORATED $15.00 MORTGAGE—BLUE, ULTRAMARINE OR MILKY BLUE COLOR. A PHENOMENAL RARITY.
The Curtis Collection website lists a single strip of three and four pairs for the main Blue shade, three pairs for the Milky Blue shade, and this block and four pairs for the Ultramarine shade.
Ex Cunliffe.
$15.00 Mortgage, Milky Blue, Perforated (R97f). Lovely color, choice centering, Oct. 5, 1867 manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice example of this distinctive shade, ex Rhoades
$15.00 Mortgage, Milky Blue, Perforated (R97f). Rich color, neat May 6, 1869 manuscript cancel, tiny perf tear at left is barely noticeable, Extremely Fine appearance
$15.00 Mortgage, Milky Blue, Perforated (R97f). Horizontal pair, bright color, well-proportioned margins, neat Feb. 23, 1869 manuscript cancels, Very Fine and choice, a pair is the largest recorded multiple and only three are known