Sale 1359 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 22-24 July, 2025
Category — Postage Due, Offices in China
5c Red Brown (J18). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade and crisp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90), only eight grade higher
30c Red Brown (J20). Mint N.H., well-centered with fresh color, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80), SCV $550
1c Bright Claret (J22). Mint N.H., warm shade on bright paper, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1989 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher
50c Bright Claret (J28). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1891 50-CENT BRIGHT CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 98J) and four others share this desirable grade. SCV $1,750.
50c Bright Claret (J28). Mint N.H., bright color and well-centered, fresh and Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80), SCV $1,750
5c Deep Claret (J34). Mint N.H., deep rich color and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85), this is an exceedingly difficult issue to find Mint N.H. in the higher grades, this 85 is the second highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others, the highest grade is a 90 (one example), SCV $850
50c Deep Claret (J37). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautifully centered for this extremely difficult issue, strong color with proof-like impression
EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1895 DEEP CLARET POSTAGE DUE, SCOTT J37. RARE WITH THIS CENTERING.
Ex Diamond. With 1971 A.P.S. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85). The P.S.E. Population Report demonstrates how difficult it is to find this stamp in higher grades. Despite its high catalogue value, only eight hinged and three Mint N.H. examples have been submitted for grading, which tells us that very few are worthy of grading. Of this small population, the highest grade is a single hinged example at 90, then three at 85, one of which is offered here. Collectors holding out for a Mint N.H. example may have a long wait — after two decades of grading the highest Mint N.H. remains a single example at 75 (offered in our 2011 Rarities sale). SCV $1,800.
10c Dull Rose (J56a). Mint N.H. left imprint, plate no. 5540 and star block of six, pretty shade, staple cut in selvage, Fine
50c Carmine Lake (J58). Block of four with bottom imprint selvage, each with Buffalo N.Y. precancel, original gum, h.r. with some adherence causing thin on top left stamp, Fine appearance, scarce in used condition and especially with the imprint, Scott value as singles
1c Rose (J59). Large part original gum, bright color, single toned perf at left, otherwise Fine
30c Carmine Rose (J66). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
30c Deep Claret (J66a). Mint N.H. narrow top imprint, plate no. 5526 and star block of six, intense color, Fine-Very Fine
60c on 30c Orange Red, Offices in China (K14). Left plate no. 6927 block of six, original gum, top four stamps Mint N.H. bottom pair slightly glazed gum, Fine
4c on 2c Carmine, Offices in China (K18). Mint N.H. right plate no. 13129 block of six, pos. 6 small natural gum skip, Fine