Sale 1315 — The Eugene L. Grace Collection of United States and Confederate States Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 12-14 March, 2024
Category — Revenues-First Issue Perforated
2c Certificate, Blue, Perforated (R7c). Bright color, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Express, Orange, Perforated, Silk Paper (R10d). Unused (no gum), vibrant color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate, SCV as used
20c Foreign Exchange, Red, Perforated (R41c). Perfectly centered, extraordinarily wide margins, fresh color, portion of 1864 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Helton, with 1999 (for a pair, this the top stamp) and 2017 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
60c Inland Exchange, Orange, Perforated (R64c). Brilliant color nicely complemented by blue Oct. 19, 1889 oval datestamp, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$1.60 Foreign Exchange, Green, Perforated (R79c). Well-centered, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, appears unused (manuscript offset on back from document is only indication it was used), Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, from the Weill Brothers stock and ex Zoellner and Inman, with 2000 and 2016 P.F. certificates, the latter noting used but uncancelled
$2.00 Conveyance, Red, Perforated, Silk Paper (R81d). Brilliant color, neat 1871 manuscript cancel, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$10.00 Probate of Will, Green, Perforated (R96c). Incredibly beautiful wide balanced margins with essentially perfect centering, neat violet manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, we cannot overstate how rare large-format Revenue stamps are in this quality and high grade, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; Revenues unpriced in SMQ)
$15.00 Mortgage, Blue, Perforated (R97c). Rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centering, light manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate
$20.00 Conveyance, Orange, Perforated (R98c). Well-balanced margins, bright color, cancelled solely by beautifully clear strike of blue "C J. & E. Dewitt. New York May 2, 1866" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine and choice, desirable cancelled solely by this handstamp, George Gosman DeWitt was the principal of the law firm that used this stamp, he was a prominent New York attorney, trustee of Columbia University and governor of New York Hospital, with 2019 PF. certificate (VF-XF 85 XQ), the "XQ" stands for "Extraordinary Quality"
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Well-centered, incredibly intense color and impression, Oct. 27, 1865 manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp with great eye appeal, ex Zoellner and Inman, with 2000 and 2016 P.F. certificates
$25.00 Mortgage, Red, Perforated (R100c). Brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Well-centered with wide margins, deep dark shade and sharp proof-like impression, neat manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, ex Zoellner, Inman and Helton, with 2000 and 2016 P.F. certificates
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Rich color, neat 1869 manuscript cancel, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate
$50.00 U.S.I.R., Green, Perforated (R101c). Horizontal strip of four, rich color, choice centering throughout, pos. 2 with vertical crease and pos. 4 with tear at upper left, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate, SCV as singles
$200.00 U.S.I.R., Green & Red, Perforated (R102c). Rich colors, far better centering than normally seen, manuscript cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate