Sale 1367 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 December, 2025
Category — Revenues: Private Die Match & Medicine including Group Lots
H. Bendel & Co., 12c Brown, Silk Paper (RO27b). Gorgeous rich color and detailed impression, attractive centering, couple small thin spots and some short perfs at lower left, still Very Fine appearance, scarce, one of the most striking of the Match stamp designs, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman
Wm. Bond & Co., 4c Green, Pink Paper (RO33c). Deep rich color, choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful example of this issue, ex Inman
D. Burhans & Co., 1c Black, Old Paper (RO46a). Choice centering, Very Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate (submitted as experimental silk as we saw some small fibers, but the P.F. thinks differently)
A. Goldback, 1c Green, Silk Paper (RO96b). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem
(Image Magnifier)San Francisco Match Co., 12c Blue, Silk Paper (RO165b). Deep rich color, attractive centering for this large-format issue, fresh and Fine example of this striking Match design, of the 71 reported in the Aldrich census only 29 are potentially sound, ex "Scarsdale" and Ambassador Middendorf, SCV $675
E. K. Smith, 1c Blue, Watermarked (RO168d). Block of six, unused (no gum), rich color and choice centering, Extremely Fine and scarce multiple, ex Joyce and Bulkley, SCV $120 as singles
(Image Magnifier)Demas Barnes, 2c Black, Old Paper, Foreign Entry of 1c (RS22a var). Showing clear foreign entry of 1c Blue, Matches (RO132), few faults including perfs trimmed at bottom into design, otherwise Fine and very rare, this foreign entry was described in an article by Charles Buck, two types of foreign entry are known and this is Type I, apparently only three examples have been identified
D. M. Bennett, 1c Lake, Experimental Silk Paper (RS30e). Bright color, choice centering except for perf damage at right, otherwise Very Fine and very rare, we have offered only one other since keeping computerized records (ex "Scarsdale" and Inman), with 2025 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)W. T. Blow, 1c Green, Experimental Silk Paper (RS31e). Few discernible silk paper fibers, detailed impression, Fine and rare, none was offered in either Tolman or "Scarsdale", with 2025 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Dr. John Bull, 1c Black, Pink Paper (RS42c). Fresh shade, thin at top, Very Fine appearance, only 28 recorded in Aldrich book
(Image Magnifier)J. W. Campion & Co., 4c Black, Watermarked (RS47d). Large to huge margins, small thin and vertical crease, Extremely Fine appearance, purple backstamp
(Image Magnifier)Wm. E. Clarke, Hunt's Remedy. 76 x 76mm multi-colored advertising card for "Hunt's Remedy: The Great Kidney & Liver Medicine", with other uses listed at right and a long testimonial on back, the central design is a wonderful macabre image of a man hitting "death" over the head with a bottle of Hunt's Remedy -- as depicted on the Wm. E Clarke RS56d Medicine stamp, Extremely Fine and wonderful collateral item
Wm. E. Clarke, 3c Blue, Watermarked (RS56d). Huge margins with absolutely perfect centering, pretty pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this wonderfully macabre design, one of the stamps from the 1998 "Celebrate the Century" sheets was based on this design (Scott No. 3182f), ex "Scarsdale" and Ambassador Middendorf
Jeremiah Curtis & Son, 2c Black, Watermarked (RS68d). Well-centered, dark shade, small crease and a couple thins, Very Fine appearance
(Image Magnifier)(Dr.) S. B. Hartman & Co., 6c Black, Silk Paper (RS100b). Unusually choice centering, thin spot and light creases, Extremely Fine appearance, only 57 are recorded in the Aldrich census and many are off-center
(Image Magnifier)John F. Henry, 2c Violet, Old Paper (RS112a). Bright color, few faults including light creases, thin spot, some slight rubbing, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, only 34 are recorded in the Aldrich book and less than ten are sound, "HHH" backstamp shows thru, ex Inman
J. E. Hetherington, 2c Black, Watermarked (RS120d). Rich shade, shallow thin spot, Very Fine appearance, only 36 are recorded in the Aldrich book
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J. E. Hetherington, 3c Black, Imperforate Single (RS121i as pair). Unused, large to huge margins, insignificant scissors-cut at bottom left at edge of margin, Extremely Fine, the margins of this single make it an accepted example of the imperforate stamp, which is very rare, Scott value $2,250 as pair
(Image Magnifier)Hiscox & Co., 4c Black, Pink Paper (RS123c). Wide margins and choice centering, detailed impression, couple small thin spots, appears Extremely Fine, only 38 are recorded in Aldrich book, ex "Wildhorse"
(Image Magnifier)The Home Bitters Co., 2c Blue, 3c Green, Silk Paper, Pink Paper, Watermarked Paper, 4c Green, Silk Paper, Watermarked Paper (RS128d, RS129b, RS129c, RS129d, RS130b, RS130d). Complete set of all six Home Bitters Co. stamps, last with part of captured imprint at right, few small imperfections, appear Very Fine, an excellent opportunity to acquire a complete set of the only 2c paper, all three papers of the 3c and both papers of the 4c for this issue, last is ex Joyce
(Image Magnifier)S. D. Howe, 4c Red, 4c Green, Silk Paper (RS135b, RS136b). Bright colors, Fine, only one sheet of each was ever printed and they were never used, 41 of the first and 36 of the second are recorded in Aldrich census
(Image Magnifier)James A. Jackson & Co., 4c Green, Silk Paper (RS143b). Fresh deep color, choice centering and margins, small thin spot at left, Very Fine appearance, only 51 are recorded in Aldrich book, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, 2006 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 4c Green, Pink Paper, Imperforate (RS146c). Large margins all around, rich color, small natural inclusion at top left, few tiny thin specks, Very Fine appearance, scarce, only 28 are recorded in the Aldrich book, ex Inman
Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, 4c Blue, Silk Paper (RS159b). Vivid color, full to wide margins, few small thin spots, Very Fine appearance, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman
Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, 6c Black, Old Paper (RS160a). Fresh and nicely centered, tiny tears at top near center, Very Fine appearance, one of the nicest surviving examples of this scarce stamp, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, 2012 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
Dr. M. Perl & Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS188a). Margins close to just in as usual for this difficult issue, detailed impression, few light creases and thin spots, Fine appearance, only 23 are recorded in the Aldrich book and most have faults, ex Inman
J. B. Rose & Co., 2c Black, Silk Paper, Double Transfer (RS204b). Position 1, showing double transfer of "TWO CENTS" at top, sealed tear at top right, otherwise Fine and scarce
Jas. Swain, 8c Orange, Old Paper, Die Cut (RS233a). Rich color with slight oxidation at edges, few small faults including tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance
(Image Magnifier)William Swaim, 8c Orange, Silk Paper, Imperforate (RS234b). Large margins, significant number of long silk threads easily visible, especially at top right, brilliant color, edges of corners clipped, light vertical crease at center where also two tiny ink spots
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT WILLIAM SWAIM ISSUE ON SILK PAPER. ONLY NINE ARE RECORDED.
The Aldrich book notes only nine examples of this issue on silk paper, including a rejoined pair from the Joyce sale. Most have faults. The example offered here, with a light vertical crease, may be considered one of the most desirable.
Ex Joyce, Himpsl and Inman.
Dr. G. W. Swett, 4c Green, Perf and Die Cut, Silk Paper (RS238b). Showing perforations at bottom in addition to sides, rich color, Fine, only 34 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which at least 18 are faulty, ex "Wildhorse"
(Image Magnifier)United States Proprietary Medicine Co., 4c Black, Experimental Silk Paper (RS243e). Wonderful wide margins, detailed impression, clear short blue silk fiber, light vertical crease, Very Fine and choice appearance, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman, 2012 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
West India Manufacturing Co., 4c Black, Die I, Silk Paper, Pink Paper (RS264b, RS264c). Choice centering, usual small faults such as light creases, Very Fine-Extremely Fine appearance
(Image Magnifier)Edward Wilder, 1c Green, Silk Paper, Imperforate (RS265b). Large margins all around, intense shade and impression, silk fibers are clearly visible, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, ex Inman
Edward Wilder, 1c Green, Watermarked Paper, Imperforate (RS265d). Large margins, lovely color and impression, tiny thin spot in "L" of "Louisville", Extremely Fine appearance, only 35 are recorded in the Aldrich book and less than half are sound — we have only offered two sound examples since keeping computerized records, ex "Scarsdale" and Inman
Edward Wilder, 4c Lake, Silk Paper, Imperforate (RS268b). Large margins all around, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Inman, 2008 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
Edward Wilder, 4c Lake, Silk Paper (RS268b). Original gum, full to large margins all around, shallow thin spot, appears Very Fine, only 47 are recorded in the Aldrich census
(Image Magnifier)Rev. E. A. Wilson, 12c Blue, Watermarked (RS270d). Deep rich color, manuscript "10/21 1879" cancel, fresh and Very Fine, only 35 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which no more than 17 are sound, ex Tolman and "Scarsdale"
(Image Magnifier)Private Die Match Collection. Aldrich album pages containing a wide range of issues, including Nos. RO5a, RO8d, RO19b, RO32b, RO33b, RO33c, RO37b, RO38b (2, one ex "Scarsdale"), RO46a, RO86c, RO94c, RO96b (ex "Scarsdale"), RO182a, some faults to be expected, generally selected by the owner for superior appearance, overall Very Fine, detailed inventory with catalogue values accompanies
Private Die Medicine Collection. Aldrich album pages containing a wide range of issues, including Nos. RS4b, RS10d, RS31a, RS36a, RS40c, RS40d, RS41a, RS43a, RS43c, RS46c, RS47d, RS48c, RS55b, RS70b, RS71c, RS73a, RS73b, RS111c, RS130b, RS165b, RS180d (2), RS235b, RS235d, RS237b, RS265b, RS265d, RS267a, also few Playing Cards, some faults to be expected though generally selected by the owner for superior eye appeal, overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine, detailed inventory with catalogue values accompanies
Match and Medicine Balance. Seven items, including RO17c and RO17d block of four, RO33d strip of three, RO61b, RO154a, RS15a, RS42a with unusual plate scratch at bottom right, generally defective, few appear Fine