Sale 1310 — Outstanding United States Stamps, featuring The Dragonfly Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 27-28 February, 2024
Category — Postage Due
1c-50c Brown, 1879 Postage Due, Hybrid Composite "H" Proof (J1P3-J7P3 var). The seven values on India paper cut close and pressed on 78 x 91mm card, Very Fine and rare, this is the so-called "H" proof because of the manner in which the proofs are arranged on the card and the proofs used to make this presentation item are the only ones available that are Brown (like the four lower values) as opposed to the Dark Brown India plate proofs of the 10c-50c from full sheets, with 2020 P.F. certificate
1c Brown (J1). Mint N.H., crisp impression, choice centering with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Myerson, with 2021 P.F. certificate
2c Brown (J2). Mint N.H., crisp impression, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
2c Red Brown (J16). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
5c Red Brown (J18). Original gum, barely hinged, deep rich color, Jumbo margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo), only six grade higher
30c Red Brown (J20). Mint N.H., fresh color and paper, well-centered, Very Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
50c Red Brown (J21). Mint N.H., deep rich color, attractive centering and margins
Very Fine mint never-hinged example of the 50-cent 1884 red brown postage due issue.
With 1984 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates.
3c Bright Claret (J24). Mint N.H., bright color, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2019 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
5c Bright Claret (J25). Mint N.H., lovely color on bright paper, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex "Adventurer", with 1983 and 2023 P.F. certificates
30c Bright Claret (J27). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, strong color and impression, Very Fine, with 2000 and 2020 P.F. certificates
50c Bright Claret (J28). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
1c Vermilion (J29). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-balanced margins
VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE UNWATERMARKED ONE-CENT VERMILION POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, SCOTT J29.
Ex "Adventurer". With 1986 and 2023 P.F. certificates. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by one other.
2c Vermilion (J30). Mint N.H., bright color, well-centered, corner crease, appears Very Fine
2c Deep Claret (J32). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine, ex "Adventurer", with 1983 and 2023 P.F. certificates
5c Deep Claret (J41). Mint N.H., detailed impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
30c Deep Claret (J43). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate
10c Rose Carmine (J49a). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate
50c Deep Claret (J50). Original gum, lightly hinged, gorgeous color and sharp impression on pristine white paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E., 1993 and 2020 P.F. certificates
1c Carmine Lake (J52). Mint N.H., wide margins and well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate (85 ogNH)
3c Carmine Lake (J54). Mint N.H., brilliant color, centered to bottom, Fine and attractive Mint N.H. example, with 2019 P.F. certificate
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, long and full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85)
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., bright color, nicely centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 and 2017 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
50c Carmine Lake (J58). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper
VERY FINE. THE 1914 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL POSTAGE DUE STAMPS.
Scott No. J58 has the highest catalogue value of any regularly issued Postage Due stamp. Only the 1c-3c Special Printings, Scott Nos. J8-J10, catalogue higher. This stamp is a key to an important collection of the Postage Due issues.
Ex "Scarsdale" and "Adventurer". With 2006 P.S.E., 1999 and 2023 P.F. certificates.
30c Deep Claret (J66a). Mint N.H., deep shade, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), SCV $220
50c Carmine Rose (J67). Mint N.H., wide margins, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 and 2017 P.F. certificates