Sale 1328 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 July, 2024
Category — Revenues including Group Lots
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Gray Brown & Red, Trial Color Plate Proof on Bond (R102TC5). Full margins to clear at left, bright color, Very Fine and rare, we have offered only two others, one of which also had an additional cutout of the portrait pasted in place
60c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Plate Proof on Card, Center Inverted (R142aP4). Pencil position notation on back "#64", large margins, without the heavy toning that affects so many of these (the original sheet hung for many years on a wall), Extremely Fine, a highly desirable example of this rare proof, only one sheet of 80 was printed, Sloane handstamp guarantee
60c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Plate Proof on Card, Center Inverted (R142aP4). Pencil position notation on back "50", large margins, just a bare hint of toning but without the heavy toning that affects so many of these (the original sheet hung for many years on a wall), Very Fine example of this rare proof, only one sheet of 80 was printed, Sloane handstamp guarantee
1c-5c Proprietary, Large Die Proofs on India (RB11P1/RB16P1). Set of five values off card, the 2c is a trial color proof in Green, sizes range from 60 x 72mm for 1c and 5c to slightly larger for the others, each with National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom, typical India paper flaws and the 5c with a small nick at top, overall Very Fine appearing and scarce group
1c-6c 1875-83 Proprietary, Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RB11TC1a-RB14TC1a, RB16P1-RB17P1). 1c-4c are trial color proofs in Black, 5c and 6c in Black and Violet Blue respectively (both as issued and so die proofs), each proof showing huge margin at bottom and "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint, a few India paper translucencies, the 5c with thin spots, otherwise Very Fine, a rare group, the trial colors for this series are unlisted in Scott, the large die proofs in the issued colors catalogue $500.00 each
1870, $2.00 Black, 1hhd., Die Essay on Cream Colored Horizontally Laid Paper, (REA19-E; Turner B-21-C). 73 x 85mm, fresh and Very Fine, scarce essay
American Match Co., 3c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (RO13TC1a). 57 x 71mm, intense shade, fresh and Very Fine, this is a desirable proof to show because the underlying stamp is so rare (RO13a)
B. Bendel & Co., H. Bendel & Co., 12c Large Die Trial Color Proofs on India (RO25TC1af, RO27TC1ae). First in Blue, reduced to large stamp-size margins and affixed to card, Very Fine and scarce, second in Black, affixed to 152 x 228mm card with full die sinkage, minor toning along card edge at bottom, still Very Fine
E. B. Eddy, 1c Carmine, Die II, Large Die Proof on India (RO75AP1). On 150 x 229mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, some faint toning speckles above the die sunk area are barely noticeable, Very Fine and scarce, the Die II is unlisted in Scott, we have encountered only one other example, from our 2006 sale of the Tolman collection
The Standard Match Company, 1c Black, Large Die Proof on India (RO170P1). On 151 x 226mm card with full die sinkage, intense color, Very Fine and scarce, reportedly only a few are known
George W. Laird, 3c Black, Large Die Proof on India (RT14P1). 70 x 114mm off card, fresh and bright, Very Fine and rare proof, desirable as the underlying imperforate stamp is also quite scarce, ex Joyce
1c Express, Red, Imperforate (R1a). Horizontal pair, huge margins to ample at upper right, light handstamp cancels, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1c Express, Red, Imperforate (R1a). Block of four, huge margins all around, neat Apr. 1863 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem
1c Telegraph, Red, Imperforate (R4). Large margins all around, unused (no gum), rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Cunliffe, with 2008 P.F. certificate, unlisted as unused, SCV as used $1,000
3c Telegraph, Green, Imperforate (R19a). Vertical pair, full even margins, rich color, light manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice
10c Inland Exchange, Blue, Imperforate (R36a). Huge margins all around, pretty color, unobtrusive manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine,
10c Inland Exchange, Blue, Imperforate (R36a). Horizontal pair, large even margins, bold Jan. 1863 manuscript cancels, Extremely Fine, a scarce large-margined sound pair of this issue
10c Inland Exchange, Blue, Imperforate (R36a). Block of four, large margins to in at top and left, April 1863 manuscript cancels, Fine and rare, only three blocks are recorded
20c Foreign Exchange, Red, Imperforate (R41a). Large margins all around, rich color, neat "S. & M. Oct -63" handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Cunliffe, with 2008 P.F. certificate
20c Inland Exchange, Red, Imperforate (R42a). Large to huge margins, rich color, handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Cunliffe, with 2008 P.F. certificate
25 Bond, Red, Imperforate (R43a). Horizontal pair, ample to huge margins including left sheet margin with part imprint and plate no. 25L, light horizontal crease and thin speck near bottom, appears Very Fine, most unusual capturing the plate number, Scott value as normal pair
25c Entry of Goods, Red, Imperforate (R45a). Block of four, large margins to clear at left, bright color nicely contrasted by four bold socked-on-the-nose strikes of "Naylor & Co. * New York Dec. 2" double oval handstamp with date in manuscript, Fine-Very Fine and desirable with the bold handstamp cancels
25c Warehouse Receipt, Red, Imperforate (R50a). Block of four, margins large to ample at left, portion of adjacent stamp at right, Apr. 27, 1863 manuscript cancels, pressed horizontal creases, appears Very Fine, only one multiple is larger (of eight, defective) and only eight blocks of four are known, with 2024 P.F. certificate
30c Foreign Exchange, Lilac, Imperforate (R51a). Large to huge margins including bottom sheet margin, bright color, Feb. 13, 1863 manuscript cancel, tiny internal tear at bottom (between "E" and "V" of "Revenue") just touches design, Extremely Fine Gem appearance, ex Bulkley
50c Surety Bond, Blue, Imperforate (R63a). Large margins all around, bright color, May 9, 1863 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem
70c Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R65a). Large margins all around, deep rich color, light manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp
70c Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R65a). Large margins all around, detailed impression, Feb. 1, 1863 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine
70c Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R65a). Large margins to full, rich color, Jan. 5, 1863 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine
$1.00 Life Insurance, Red, Imperforate (R71a). Huge margins to large including part of adjoining stamp at top, red "Deposit Duty Excess" handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, rare and desirable cancelled solely by a red handstamp, ex Cunliffe, with 2008 P.F. certificate
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R79a). Large margins, detailed impression, neat Jul. 20, 1865 circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp with a handstamp cancel
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Green, Imperforate (R79a). Full margins to clear, deep rich color, light strike of "C. Ludmann & Co. New York Apr. 15, 1865" circular datestamp cancel, Fine and scarce, with 1976 P.F. certificate
$2.00 Probate of Will, Red, Imperforate (R83a). Huge margins to full at top, neat Feb. 24, 1864 manuscript cancel, light horizontal crease at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2003 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates
$2.50 Inland Exchange, Purple, Imperforate (R84a). Large margins to clear including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, neat June 22, 1863 manuscript cancel
FINE. A RARE SOUND FOUR-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE $2.50 IMPERFORATE INLAND EXCHANGE FIRST ISSUE REVENUE.
A review of Power Search indicates we have offered perhaps a half dozen sound examples in the past 25 years.
$3.00 Charter Party, Green, Imperforate (R85a). Huge margins to full including bottom sheet margin, rich color, neat manuscript cancel, Very Fine and attractive, with 1988 P.F. certificate
$3.00 Charter Party, Green, Imperforate (R85a). Large margins to full, rich color on bright paper, neat manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice
$3.50 Inland Exchange, Blue, Imperforate (R87a). Full margins to large at right, rich color, light handstamp cancels, 5mm tear at top and three tiny pinholes
VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $3.50 INLAND EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE — PARTICULARLY ELUSIVE WITH A HANDSTAMP CANCEL.
Only 1,430 were issued imperforate. This is the only example listed in Power Search with a handstamp cancel.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate.
$5.00 Charter Party, Red, Imperforate (R88a). Horizontal pair, large margins all around, light pastel color, neat Jan. 26, 1864 manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice
$5.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R91a). Horizontal pair, large margins to full at lower left, faintly canceled, Very Fine
$5.00 Probate of Will, Red, Imperforate (R92a). Large to ample margins, rich color two clear strikes of blue "Sacramento Savings Bank Sep. 25, 1869"double-circle datestamp, Very Fine and choice
$10.00 Charter Party, Green, Imperforate (R93a). Large margins, intense shade and impression, neat strike of blue circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp with great visual appeal, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; Revenues unpriced in SMQ)
$10.00 Charter Party, Green, Imperforate (R93a). Large margins all around, sharp proof-like impression, unobtrusive manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1981 P.F. certificate
$10.00 Mortgage, Green, Imperforate (R95a). Large margins to full, rich color, light strike of Apr. 15, 1863 circular datestamp cancel at top, Very Fine and choice, attractive with the datestamp cancel
$10.00 Probate of Will, Green, Imperforate (R96a). Large even margins all around, manuscript cancel, several creases not evident from the face on an album page, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Imperforate (R98a). Block of four, large margins to ample, vibrant color, neat Aug. 22, 1863 manuscript cancels, bottom pair pressed horizontal creases, appears Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Imperforate (R99a). Large margins to just clear, separated a bit unevenly at right bit with a wide margin on that side, brilliant color, Feb. 20, 1863 manuscript cancel, light diagonal crease, Fine appearance
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Imperforate (R99a). Full to large margins, bold 1863 manuscript cancel, small internal tear/split at right and tiny thin spot, also slight color oxidation, otherwise Very Fine, SCV $2,500
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Imperforate (R100a). Large margins to touched at bottom, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Horizontal strip of six, large margins to full all around, each stamp cancelled by neat 1864 manuscript, light creases and small scissors-cut between pos. 2 and 3, Extremely Fine appearance for such a large multiple, according to www.thecurtiscollection.com, the largest recorded multiples are three blocks of twelve and two blocks of six, plus a strip of six (this example not listed), Scott value as three pairs
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Imperforate (R101a). Three horizontal strips of three, used with $10.00 Conveyance, Green, Perforated (R94c), cancelled by manuscript on large indenture dated April 5, 1864 between Henry C. Laughlin and Howe's Eddy Oil Co., vertical file fold affects one strip, few other small faults, still an impressive document, ex Curtis
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Imperforate (R102a). Full margins to touched, bright colors, 1865 manuscript cancel, retaining nearly full original gum, Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Imperforate (R102a). Full margins, fresh colors, light manuscript cancel, light vertical crease at left, Very Fine appearance
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Imperforate (R102a). Full to ample margins, rich colors, neat face-free handstamp cancels, light vertical crease at left and filled thins, appears Very Fine
1c Express, Perforated, 2c Transfer Die Roll In Selvage (R1c var). Position 210, showing top portion of 2c U.S.I.R. transfer die roll rocked into selvage in error, unused (no gum), bright color, Fine, extremely rare, it is believed that only 2-3 exist, this is the only example to be offered at auction in over 20 years, with 1991 P.F. certificate
2c Bank Check, Orange, Perforated, Major Double Transfer (R8c var). Showing significant doubling of the design at bottom, neat manuscript cancel, Fine and unusual variety
2c Proprietary, Ultramarine, Perforated (R13e). Original gum, h.r., brilliant color, Very Fine, scarce with original gum, Scott value as used
4c Playing Cards, Slate, Perforated (R21c). Vertical pair, intense shade and impression, April 18, 1865 manuscript cancels, two small tears at top left of top stamp, bottom stamp small pinhole, Fine appearance, a scarce multiple
10c Power of Attorney, Blue, Part Perforated (R37b). Block of eight, large margins, rich color, neat manuscript zig-zag cancel, horizontal file fold splits paper third row down, otherwise Very Fine, ex Whitman and Fay, Scott value as two blocks of four
25c Entry of Goods, Red, Part Perforated, Top Frame Line Double (R45b var). Position 23, bright color, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, Fine and scarce
50c Foreign Exchange, Blue, Part Perforated (R56b). Vertical strip of four with bottom sheet margin, 1863 manuscript cancels, few horizontal creases, Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple and no others of this size are known, ex Joyce, Scott value $1,200 as two pairs
50c Passage Ticket, Blue, Part Perforated (R61b). Horizontal pair, wide margins, Mar. 25, 1867 double-oval handstamp cancels, light horizontal crease at top, Very Fine appearance
50c Probate of Will, Blue, Part Perforated (R62b). Vertical pair, wide margins, detailed impression, 1863 manuscript cancel, light horizontal crease thru bottom stamp, appears Extremely Fine, scarce, only four vertical pairs are recorded, ex Kingsley, with 2024 P.F. certificate
60c Inland Exchange, Orange, Part Perforated (R64b). Five singles, used in combination with two 60c Inland Exchange, Perforated (R62c) and single 30c Inland Exchange, Perforated (R52c), tied by "J.C. & Co. Apr. 8, 1865" circular datestamps on piece, Very Fine and unusual
$1.30 Foreign Exchange, Orange, Perforated (R77c). Block of four, brilliant color, bold strikes of blue "Robinson, Cox & Co. Wall St. N.Y. Dec. 8, 1866" double-circle datestamps, fresh and Fine, this is the only recorded block of the $1.30 Foreign Exchange Perforated, the census at www.thecurtiscollection.com lists two strips of four as the largest recorded multiples, this block is unlisted, Scott value as two pairs
$3.00 Charter Party, Green, Perforated, Printed on Both Sides (R85ce). Deep rich color, detailed impression, back of stamp with clear impression of the design in same orientation, unobtrusive manuscript cancel, small tear at left
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 CHARTER PARTY PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES, WITH THE SAME DESIGN ON BOTH FRONT AND BACK. A GREAT RARITY OF REVENUE COLLECTING.
The $3.00 Charter Party is also known with the A. D. & B. Sands' Elixir of Opium (RS208) design printed on back (see Sale 1010, lot 159), which is unique. The example offered here is almost as rare. We have offered only three others since keeping computerized records and none were sound.
Ex Bulkley. With 2012 P.F. certificate.
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Perforated (R97c). Horizontal pair, rich color, Sept. 21, 1868 manuscript cancel, few minor perf separations, right stamp faint diagonal crease at top, Fine appearance
$15.00 Mortgage, Milky Blue, Perforated (R97f). Choice centering, pretty color, bold 1868 manuscript cancel, faint corner crease at bottom left, Extremely Fine appearance
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Perforated (R99c). Bright color, attractive centering and margins, manuscript June 1864 cancel, nibbed perf at top, still Very Fine
$20.00 Probate of Will, Orange, Perforated (R99c). Centered slightly to top, bright color, May 1864 manuscript cancel, fresh and Fine
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Choice centering with wide margins, vibrant color, neat 1868 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Strip of three, brilliant color and well-centered, 1868 manuscript cancels, Very Fine, Scott value as pair and a single
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Block of four, brilliant color, 1870 manuscript cancels, fresh and Very Fine, only two blocks of four are recorded at www.thecurtiscollection.com, with only one larger, ex Joyce
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Perforated (R101c). Incredibly well-centered with unusually wide margins, deep rich color, neat handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine, outstanding quality, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, rich color, neat Oct. 18, 1865 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Bulkley, with 1997 and 2012 P.F. certificates
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Perforated (R102c). Bright colors, nicely balanced margins top-to-bottom and side-to-side, manuscript cancel, Fine
Second and Third Issue Revenue Inverts. Nine used stamps, including Nos. R103a (cut cancel), R109a (cut cancel), three No. R115a and two No. R151a, manuscript cancels, a few small flaws but all are attractive and easily recognizable as inverts, last five stamps accompanied by normal copies
4c Blue & Black, Second Issue (R106). Unused (no gum), rich colors, fresh and Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate, unpriced in Scott as unused, Scott value as used
5c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R107a). Rich colors, centered to top left as often seen, manuscript cancel, small thin spot at bottom, appears Very Good, a presentable example of this invert
10c Blue & Black, Second Issue (R109). Bottom imprint and plate no. 5-5 block of 20, original gum, a block of four at left is Mint N.H., others with multiple h.r. including reinforcing perf separations at bottom, horizontal crease in top row, overall Fine, this is not a scarce stamp but plate blocks are very elusive
15c Blue & Black, Second Issue (R110). Block of 12 in 3x5 format, original gum, center two stamps Mint N.H., multiple h.r. on others and bottom row disturbed gum, deep rich color, well-centered, Very Fine and attractive block with two Mint N.H. stamps, Scott value as two blocks and singles without premium for the Mint N.H.
25c Blue & Black, Second Issue (R112). With unusual gold handstamp cancel, choice centering, few blunted perfs at lower right, fiber inclusion, still Extremely Fine and unusual cancel, with 2019 P.F. certificate
50c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R115a, formerly R115b). Horizontal pair, manuscript and triangular punch cancels which are neatly filled, bright color, right stamp short perf at top, Very Fine appearance, Scott value for a pair is $2,750
50c Blue & Black, Second Issue, Sewing Machine Perfs (R112c). Wide and beautifully balanced margins, light manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem
$1.30 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R119). Magnificently centered, choice wide margins and barest trace of cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, truly exceptional centering for this Second Issue Revenue, ex Tolman, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
$5.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue, Center Inverted (R127a). Pretty pastel color, Dec. 1871 manuscript cancel, two small thin spots, Fine appearance
$10.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R128). Deep rich colors, neat manuscript cancel, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; Revenues unpriced in SMQ)
$10.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R128). Horizontal strip of three, bright color, neat magenta manuscript cancels, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as a pair and a single
$20.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R129). Unused with original gum, h.r., rich color, Fine and very scarce, this is the only example with original gum listed in Power Search, Scott value as used
$25.00, $50.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R130-R131). Manuscript cancels, $50.00 light crease, Fine or appear so
$25.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R130). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive manuscript cancel leaves design clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE $25.00 SECOND ISSUE REVENUE.
Ex Bulkley. With 2012 P.F. certificate.
$25.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R130). Wide margins, neat 1872 ms. cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Kingsley, with 1985 and 2006 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (latter two XF-Superb 95)
$25.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R130). Well-centered, strong colors, Oct. 19 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Beck, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
$25.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R130). Rich colors, manuscript cancel at top leaves entire vignette clear, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a superb example, ex Helton, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate
$50.00 Blue & Black, Second Issue (R131). Block of four, affixed to small piece of document, manuscript cancels, tiny corner crease at top right, Fine and very rare, one of only two recorded blocks, according to www.thecurtiscollection.com, the largest recorded multiples are an irregular block of six (which is a block of four with additional horizontal pair at top right) and a block of four, which is presumably this block but is not pictured in the census, Scott value for two pairs
$200.00 Red, Blue & Black, Second Issue, "Small Persian Rug" (R132). Rich colors, light handstamp and herringbone cut cancels, small thin spot at top
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $200.00 "SMALL PERSIAN RUG".
Both the Small and Large "Persian Rug" stamps were printed in sheets of one. Because of their size, the large number of perforations on each stamp, and the fact that they were used on documents which were frequently folded across the stamps, most examples are faulty to some degree.
Scott value with herringbone cancel
30c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Center Inverted (R140a). Bright colors, blue handstamp and herringbone cut cancels, couple pinholes, otherwise Very Fine, with 1975 Friedl certificate
30c Orange & Black, Third Issue, Center Inverted (R140a). Brilliant colors, herringbone cancel at top breaks the paper, otherwise Fine
$10.00 Green & Black, Third Issue (R149). Rich colors, unusually wide margins, 1872 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate
$10.00 Green & Black, Third Issue (R149). Horizontal strip of three, detailed impressions, 1872 manuscript cancels, Fine, Scott value as a pair and a single
$20.00 Orange & Black, Third Issue (R150). Choice centering, bright colors, June 1872 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine
$20.00 Orange & Black, Third Issue (R150). Well-centered, May 1872 manuscript cancel, light horizontal crease near top, Very Fine appearance
2c Orange & Black on Green Paper, Third Issue, Center Inverted (R151a). Rich colors, neat 1875 manuscript cancel, Very Fine
$5.00 Dark Blue, Surcharge Reading Down (R159). Retains its full original gum (h.r.), neat strike of purple handstamp cancel, Very Fine, also incl. No. R160 with same cancel, faint corner bend, otherwise Fine
$500.00 Carmine & Lake (R180). Serial no. 1498, rich color, blue 1899 and magenta handstamp cancels, Very Fine and choice
$50.00 Gray, Open Numeral Surcharge (R189). Bright color, light strike of blue Feb. 26, 1901 oval datestamp cancel, fresh and Very Fine
$10,000.00 Carmine, Series 1958 (R732). Seven complete strips of four, representing a tax of $280,000, on a blank ledger sheet, manuscript "AB&T Co.", handstamped 1962 and cut cancels, Fine-Very Fine and unusual, Scott value as singles with cut cancels
5c Green & Black on Violet Paper, 6c Green & Black on Green Paper, Proprietary (RB5a). Blocks of four, unused, 5c disturbed original gum, 6c no gum, both with choice centering and rich color, top right 5c stamp with tiny scuff, overall Very Fine
6c Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB6a). Block of six with top inverted imprint, original gum, h.r. and some slight disturbance, some gum soaks in the selvage, Fine-Very Fine and attractive position block, Scott value as block and a pair without premium for the imprint
50c Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB8a). Unused (no gum), rich colors, detailed impressions
EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THIS LARGE-FORMAT PROPRIETARY REVENUE ISSUE. SELDOM ENCOUNTERED IN UNUSED, SOUND OR CENTERED CONDITION -- THIS STAMP COMBINES ALL THREE DESIRABLE TRAITS.
Ex "Scarsdale". With 2002 and 2011 P.F. certificates. Unpriced in Scott as unused, Scott value as used
50c Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB8a). Additional vertical perforations almost down the middle, rich colors, faint manuscript cancel, Fine, extra perforations on Revenue stamps are sometimes encountered but this example with an additional row that neatly bisects the stamp is unusual, with 1978 P.F. certificate
50c Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB8a). Rich color, blue handstamp cancel deeply impressed so called an embossed cancel on certificate, additional pencil cancel, 10mm tear at right, otherwise Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
50c Green & Black on Green Paper, Proprietary (RB8b). Rich colors, Oct. 1881 manuscript cancel, free of the faults that are normally encountered on this issue, fresh and Fine
$1.00 Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB9a). Well-centered, purple "J.M. Huntington & Co. Norwich, Ct. Jan. 24, 1879" oval handstamp cancel, small corner crease at bottom left
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PROPRIETARY ISSUE ON VIOLET PAPER WITH A PURPLE CANCEL.
J.M. Huntington & Co. was founded in 1858 and imported molasses, sugar, salt and other commodities from the West Indies.
5c Black, Rouletted, Proprietary (RB16c). Original gum, h.r., showing clear roulettes on all sides, tiny thin spot at top right from hinge removal, Very Fine appearance, very rare in original-gum condition, with 2019 P.F. certificate, unlisted in Scott as unused, Scott value as used $1,850
$4.00 Bright Green, "Series 1940" Ovpt., Stock Transfer (RD82). Horizontal strip of three, natural straight edge at bottom, rich color, "Loewy & Co." straightline cancels, Very Fine, Scott value as singles
$100.00 Bright Green, "Series 1945" Ovpt., Stock Transfer (RD206). Without gum as issued, serial no. 26216, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine
1c-$10.00 Gray, Series 1941, Imperforate Pairs (RG58a-RG75a). Without gum as issued, large margins throughout, Very Fine and choice
10c Orange R Die (RN-R3). On Jan. 26, 1871 Harry M. Harding & Co. broker's memo, 7½ x 4¼ in., black on white, Very Fine and scarce, Harding was a broker in dyestuffs and chemicals
Byam, Carlton & Co., 1c Black, Watermarked, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (RO49i). Block of six with right selvage, containing three of the imperforate horizontally pairs, well-centered with wide margins, fresh and Very Fine, a rare block of six, Scott value as three pairs
Gardner, Beer & Co., 1c Black, Pink Paper (RO86c). Intense shade on deep pink paper, Very Fine and choice, scarce in sound condition
Wilmington Parlor Match Co., 1c Black, Old Paper (RO182a). Detailed impression, fresh and Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
Wm. E. Clarke, 3c Blue, USIR Watermark (RS56d). Pretty shade, tiny perf flaw, still Very Fine
Jeremiah Curtis & Son, 2c Black, Pink Paper (RS68c). Original gum, h.r., choice centering with wide and balanced margins but reperfed at top, appears Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
The Home Bitters Co., 2c Blue, USIR Watermark (RS128d). Deep rich color and detailed impression, choice centering with wide margins, tiny surface scrapes at left, appears Extremely Fine, "G.S.D." backstamp, with 2024 P.F. certificate
Dr. G. W. Swett, 4c Green, Silk Paper, Perforated (RS237b). Choice centering, thin spot, tiny tear at top, Very Fine appearance, purple ink on back barely shows thru
E. W. Hoyt & Co., 4c Black, Pink Paper (RT10c). Rejoined pair, large to huge margins including right sheet margin with full imprint, couple light creases, Extremely Fine appearance and very rare with the complete imprint, the 4c is scarce — the silk paper catalogues $2,250 and the wmk. paper variety catalogues $1,750, so the pink paper is far more affordable and this makes an excellent display piece, Scott value as two singles
First Issue Revenue Proofs Balance. Attractive group of mostly singles and a few blocks, including Nos. R22TC1 in black, R22P4 block of four, R26TC3 vertical pair with bottom sheet margin, R85P3, R97fP3 pair, also three with unusual varnish ink, overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott value for listed items
First thru Third Issue Revenues, Plate Proofs on Card. Extensive collection in a White Ace album, more than 110 plate proofs including a number of trial color proofs, covering First thru Third issues plus a couple of Turner-listed essays, nice range with bright colors, not in any particular order so we recommend viewing the website PDF, overall Very Fine
First thru Third Issue Revenues, Plate Proofs on Card. Comprehensive assemblage of more than 115 card proofs on stock pages, nearly complete for the issues, bright colors, fresh and Very Fine, owner's Scott value approximately $5,000
First thru Third Issue Revenues, Plate Proofs on Card. Approximately 40 items, mostly singles, mix of issues with mostly First Issue, nothing complete but overall Very Fine and colorful group, Scott value approximately $2,300
Private Die Proprietary Issues, Large Die Proof Collection. Extensive collection of more than 60 large die proofs, these are the full-size or nearly full-size examples culled from a substantial collection that also included cut-down die proofs and plate proofs (also offered in this sale), wide range of issues including Match, Medicine and Perfumery, many are ex Joyce and accompanied by brief descriptions, the occasional scattered toning will be encountered but the vast majority are bright and fresh
OVERALL VERY FINE AND SCARCE ASSEMBLAGE OF PRIVATE DIE PROPRIETARY ISSUES LARGE DIE PROOFS.
This lot is accompanied by a website PDF illustrating all the proofs, as well as a summary spreadsheet listing Scott numbers and values. The collection is not in any kind of order and the spreadsheet follows how the collection was housed by the collector rather than Scott number order.
Private Die Proprietary Issues, Proofs Collection. Huge collection of approximately 220 items in a single White Ace album, mostly Match & Medicine but includes a number of items outside that area with several Turner-listed essays, wide range of plate proofs and some trial color proofs, but a great many are large die proofs which have been cut down to a smaller size, each of these catalogue $200+, most of the items in this collection were purchased individually over the years from Revenue dealers (largely for $100-$350 per proof with some higher), excellent condition with only an occasional flaw noted in our review
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND VALUABLE LARGE COLLECTION OF PRIVATE DIE PROPRIETAY PROOFS, INCLUDING NUMEROUS LARGE DIE PROOFS.
This lot is not in any particular order because items were added to subsequent pages as they were acquired. We recommend viewing the complete PDF on our website as the depth defies easy description.
Private Die Playing Cards, Proofs and Essays. Group of ten proofs and one essay, the majority are large die proofs including Nos. RU2TC1a, RU3P1, RU5P1, RU8P1, RU12P1, RU13TC1 in Black (unlisted in Scott), few others and a 4c essay for RU11-E, couple typical India paper flaws, overall Very Fine and attractive group
Revenues Essays and Proofs. Group on auction lot cards and pages, approximately 11 essays mounted on pages ($500 hammer from an early Rumsey auction), also good showing of Proprietary with set of large die proofs for 1c-10c, seven plate proof multiples with imprints, finally R30P3 corner margin block of four, overall Very Fine and colorful group worth review on our website PDF
Revenues on Documents. Extensive collection of more than 190 documents in a thick folio and two binders, begins with a number of embossed revenue stamped paper items with owner's catalogue value of more than $1,000, the vast majority of the collection features First thru Third issues on documents, those in the folio neatly ordered by denomination with a wide range up to $50.00, most documents bear multiple stamps and colorful combinations, mostly perforated of course but some imperforates present as well, a number of attractive designs including two Niagara Fire Insurance with engravings of the Falls, mixed condition as usual for items of this size, overall an impressive collection worth review
U.S. Postage Used as Revenues. Approximately 80 examples of U.S. postage used on Revenue documents, including 1c Blue (63), nice group of 3c Rose (65), 14 with 2c Black Jacks, 30c Orange (71) on receipt of payment, several 5c Red Brown No. 75 including on a nice check and on a State of Maryland form, one with No. 76, few 1869 Pictorials including 2c (three) and one 3c, nice group of 2c Bank Notes, also Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago govt. bond dept. with 8c, 20c and three 50c Franklin stamps used with 2c and 5c Documentary revenues on Jan. 22, 1919, also a few Revenues used as postage, some faults, overall a Fine-Very Fine and worthwhile group, ex Curtis
25c and 50c First Issue Perforated. 22 stamps, several different, on both sides of a Sun Mutual Insurance Co. Transit Insurance Policy made out to Steinway & Sons, the famous Piano Manufacturers, the revenues were added each time additional premiums were paid, the policy lists a record of ship names and destinations for piano shipments, some splitting along folds and stamp faults, very unusual and desirable historical record of this well-known New York City firm, ex Tolman
First thru Third Issues Collection. Stamps mounted on album pages, range of First issue Imperforate and Part Perforated with a couple slightly better and a few suspect, First Issue Perforated largely complete including Nos. R99 (Scott value $2,500) and R102, strong Second issue complete to the $50.00 value, Third issue complete except missing the 15c, the $20.00 is the R150a Vermilion & Black color error (Scott value $1,250, reperfed), also includes center inverted No. R135b, a few later issues as well, mixed condition with some faults to be expected but overall Fine collection with a number of better stamps, Scott value without counting any of the imperforates exceeds $11,000
First Issue Revenue Collection. Nearly complete collection mounted in a single volume, including singles, some pairs and larger multiples, also varieties including four pages containing approximately 35 perforated stamps identified by previous owner as experimental silk paper (spot check confirmed that some indeed are), this is an "old time" quality collection with questionable stamps here and there, especially among the Part Perforated, still lots of Fine collectible material to be found in this collection, ex Carlyle F. Barnes
First Issue Revenues Balance. Stock cards and stock page containing a range of stamps, including Nos. R1a single and pair, R51a, R52a, R64a, R85a, R101a, R100c, R101c, also block of 35 of R3c with printed cancel, many have centering far better than normally seen, few small faults to be expected but many Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a few with certificates
First Issue Imperforate Revenues Balance. Stock pages and album page of used stamps, including R1a (3), R43a, R51a (2), R63a, R71a, R74a (2), R81a, R94a (2), few multiples including pairs of R45a (3), R49a (2), R62a, and R86a, virtually all have four margins, few small faults to be expected (our usual disclaimer) but these are in far better condition that normally seen for a group, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott value approximately $6,200
First Issue Perforated and Part Perforated Balance. Nice accumulation on stock pages, stock cards, album pages and a few old lot cards, including R13c sheet of 210 with imprint and plate no. at left (sheet split in half vertically), R48c sheet of 96 with imprint and plate no. at bottom (missing some other bottom selvage), singles of R73c (2, one with extra frame line at bottom), R100c, pair of R91c, strip of five of R93c, strip of four of R88c, block of four of R7c, few other interesting including nice group with Pacific Mail steamship cancels, some faults, many Fine-Very Fine, a diverse group
Revenues Balance. Nine lots from the Bleckwenn Sale 1304, most with a new P.F. certificate indicating a problem, including No. R21P2, R25b (reperfed), R51a pair (picked out inclusion), R74c strip of three (hinge reinforcements), R79a (tiny pinholes), R88a, tiny tear and light creases, another R88a (pinhole), R100c (blue handstamp cancels, two tiny filled thins), R97f (tiny perf tear), six P.F. certificates accompany
Proprietary, Future Delivery, Stock Transfer Balance. Scott album pages of used stamps in black mounts, including Nos. RC1-RC21, RD60, RD82, RD85, RD110, RD114, RD135, RD137, RD158, RD183, RD205, RD228-RD231, RD253, RD254, RD257, RD258 (cut cancel), RD278-RD282, RD304-RD309, RD330-RD335, RD336 (cut cancel, toned), RD356, RD357, RD364, few other interesting such as RB1 and RB4 misperfed, nice showing of Battleships with various handstamp cancels, most others with handstamp cancels, better condition than normally seen with very few cut cancels and no perf initials, Fine-Very Fine with a few Extremely Fine, a great collection and an excellent opportunity to acquire a very strong foundation of these issues, Scott value over $11,000.00
Wine Stamp Collection. In a Scott album, solid run of singles, which are generally missing only the rarities, also extra pages for blocks (up to a full sheet) and varieties, plus a stockbook that mostly focuses on different cancels, condition mixed as expected, though many Fine-Very Fine stamps present, a few with certificates, overall a saleable lot with some specialization
Wine Stamps. 58 different values in complete sheets, smaller format stamps in sheets of 100, larger format stamps represented by two sheets of 50 each, without gum as issued, some curling, Very Fine, Scott value over $40,000
Match Stamp Collection. In an Aldrich albums, well-filled throughout, many cataloguing hundred of dollars each, a little duplication, some blocks and a few proofs, condition is mixed as expected, the higher cataloguing stamps usually have faults to some degree, total catalogue value should be quite high, probably approaching $40,000
Match and Medicine Balance. Stock pages crammed with a wide range of issues, among the many better items are RO19a, RO19b, RO71a, RO106c, RO111a, RO118a, RS4b, RS55b (2), RS61d, RS66a, RS71c, RS84a, RS100b, RS134a, RS165b, RS171d pair, RS212c, RS235d, RU7d, RU10a, several other better, usual condition for these issues but many are sound, a Fine-Very Fine group, we highly recommend close inspection
Match and Medicine Balance. Two old-time albums with various stamps, one volume contains 61 examples of RO56, other contains some better such as RO11b, RO37b, RO96b, RS129b, RS129c, RS130b, RS181d, RS189c, RS215b, RS215d, RS267a, few faults to be expected, many Fine-Very Fine, Scott value approximately
Match and Medicine Collateral. Small but attractive group, including trade card for Hunt's Remedy, package for Fahnestock, card for Hunt's Remedy, die proof on India for RS161 in green, few other proofs, an unusual group
Revenues Collection. Extensive collection mounted in a single Scott National album, First Issue imperforate including Nos. R33a, R63a, R99a, R101a, range of part-perforated, perforated largely complete including Nos. R31c and R102c, there is also an R99c that appears Very Fine but it is reperfed on at least two sides and therefore may be R99a (catalogue value still $2,500 for R99a), Second Issue complete to $50.00 less No. R119, Third Issue complete with an invert No. R151a, range of later Documentary with a few better in the low hundred dollar catalog value, Proprietary low denomination sets thru RB7a and RB7b, also RB8b, decent range of other issues, condition is mixed but overall Fine-Very Fine or appear so with many better and useful stamps
Revenues Balance. Scott album pages of mostly used stamps in black mounts, including Nos. R177, R189, R193, R329, R334, R335, R358-R360, R384, R410, R435, R459, R460, R484, R485, R534, R535, R559, R560, R584, R585, R615, R617, R685, R714, R724-R732, few pages of Commerce design with various cancels, most with handstamp cancels, a very few with cut cancels and none with perf cancels, better condition than normally seen, overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine with a few Extremely Fine, an excellent opportunity to acquire a solid foundation collection of these issues, Scott value over $7,000.00
Revenues Auction Lot Accumulation. More than 80 auction lot cards from small to large auction houses (including Siegel), the collector's habit was to never remove the stamp or stamps from the lot card when he received it, so each item in this group remains as it was shipped, wide range of material with mostly First thru Third issues but some others as well, many catalogue in the low to mid hundreds of dollars and we note one as high as $1,400 (R79a), for many of these the consignor payed in the low hundreds and some up to $500, condition is mixed but plenty of attractive stamps and multiples are present, overall Fine accumulation of auction lots with strong catalogue value, impossible to describe completely so we recommend viewing the linked website PDF
Revenues Accumulations and Collections. Single banker's box loaded with material, wide range with no particular organization, the collector's habit was to never remove the stamp or stamps from the lot card, stock sheets or envelopes when he received them from auction or dealers, so each item or collection in this hoard remains as it was shipped, highlights include a couple larger intact wide-ranging collections, a number of First thru Third issue collections, a collection of more than 100 Charles Osgood cancels (paid $1,200 hammer for this), a consular collection, a folder from Irving Trust Co. N.Y. with dozens of pages loaded with 1930's Documentary issues cancelled by their handstamp, each identified in manuscript for the client and the tax, also lots of multiples, part sheets, some documents, proofs, variety of small auction lots, dealer approvals and other accumulations, many groups with cost in the hundreds of dollars, mixed condition but overall an impressive hoard, viewing recommended, our estimate is no doubt a fraction of the collector's cost
Revenue Sheets, Multiples, Documents Accumulation. Extra large folio of documents and large multiples for later issues, including R178 block of 66, R675 sheet of 100, RB11b block of 198, RB13b reconstructed block of 137, RB22 sheet of 120, also Tampa Union Station specimens, few Stock Transfer and Proprietary, many more, some faults to be expected, many Fine-Very Fine, a worthwhile accumulation, ex Curtis
Revenues Collection. In a Scott album, generally lacking the expensive stamps, but a good comprehensive showing of lower and medium priced items, includes both 19th and 20th century issues, also a second album of Telegraph Stamps, mixed condition
Revenues Collection. Old-time collection housed in a single album with Warren Colson imprint, just a few First Issue Imperforate including strip of three of No. R59a, range of First Issue Perforated including multiples such as R89c pair, R101c and R102c, Second issue with more multiples including block of 20 of R111, strip of four of R127, Third issue with strips of four and three of R145 and R147, also singles of R149 and R150, center inverted No. R135b, Proprietary issues include Nos. RB8a and RB8b, other, some small faults but overall Fine with a number of useful stamps
Revenues Handstamp Cancellation Collection. Five stock pages loaded with overlapping stamps, we estimate easily 1,200 stamps, First issue thru other Documentary and Proprietary, each with a handstamp cancel, wide range obviously, very mixed condition with faults to be expected as these were collected for the cancel variety and not for soundness, Fine appearing hoard, ex Joyce and accompanied by a lot card from one of his sales showing a hammer price of $4,500 (unverified and this was not from the main 1991 sale)
Revenue Balance. Random but attractive group of Revenues, including few second issue such as R128, better later issues such as R181, R193, R224, R226 (cut cancel), R227 (cut cancel), Stock Transfer such as RD23, RD24 and RD60, Future Delivery almost complete, few Playing Cards and others such as Stock Transfer, nice group of Consular Service including RK1, RK8, RK9, RK11 and RK25, some on home made album pages, some on stock cards, some faults to be expected, overall Fine-Very Fine with several Extremely Fine
Revenue Balance. Assortment of items mostly relating to First Issues, including 1867 drawback certificate, few checks including some with nice illustrations, also R82a on a document, some faults, some Fine-Very Fine