Sale 1367 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 December, 2025
Category — Telegraph, Confederates, Official Seals, Canal Zone
North American Telegraph Co., 1899, Violet, Booklet Cover (10T1 var). Cover that held the panes of four, serial no. 1085, a few small hinge marks, otherwise Very Fine
Telegraph Covers Collection. Album with homemade pages containing a wide range of uses, starts with American Telegraph Co. embossed cover to commanding officer of the first regiment (Civil War time period), other companies include American Union, Atlantic and Pacific, lots of Western Union, U.S. Signal Corps, others, few others, range of time periods of use up to approximately 1974, some faults, some Fine-Very Fine
10c Blue, Frameline (10). Three large margins, with part of the dividing line at top, just touching at right, attractive color, Mobile datestamp, small pinhole and shallow thin, Very Fine appearance
(Image Magnifier)Confederate States Balance. Stock pages of unused and used stamps, including unused Nos. 2, 4 (3), 11 with perforations (2), 14 (4), used Nos. 1 (6), 3, 5 (2), 8 (2), 9 (2) and 13, few multiples such as block of four of 2b, block of four of 13, few faults, overall Fine-Very Fine and desirable group
Black on White, Akron N.Y., Typeset Seal (LOX42). United States Senate envelope from Committee on Enrolled Bills, to Mrs. John Martin in Akron O., sent to Akron N.Y. by mistake with "Akron N.Y. Nov. 12 4:30PM 1910 Rec'd" backstamp, the label seal from Akron N.Y. placed over left edge of cover and signed by "Mrs. John Martin, Churchill", additional strike of Akron N.Y. duplex at left dated Nov. 10, pencil "no stamps used", opened roughly at right
VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPESET SEAL FROM AKRON, NEW YORK. A GREAT RARITY OF THIS COLLECTING AREA.
Accompanied by Jan. 3, 2000 note from William Barlow who surmises this was a local printing, based on the typefaces. Scott notes "No. LOX42 is unique". It is unpriced.
(Image Magnifier)Black on White, Typeset Seal, Dot After "OFFICIALLY" (LOX11c). Affixed over top left edge of 1c entire to Roxbury Mass., cancelled by "West Newton Mass. Jun. 22 7PM" duplex datestamp, two other addresses attempted and with "Returned to Writer", "Unclaimed" and "Return Postage 1 cents" handstamps, the seal tied by blue crayon, some edgewear, still Very Fine, rare on cover
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Canal Zone, 1904, 2c Rose (1). Both "Panama" reading down, original gum, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 2c Rose (1). Both "Panama" overprints at left, left "Panama" with inverted "V" for second "A", tropicalized original gum, bright colors, Very Fine, signed Sloane, two purple backstamps
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 2c Rose (1). Vertical strip of three, Positions 71/81/91, bottom stamp with "Panama" 16mm long, tied by purple "Canal Zone, Ancon, Jul. 5, 1904" double-line datestamp and bars cancel on Perry cover, slight edgewear, Very Fine, ex "Whitpain", with 1969 A.P.S. certificate, Scott value as normal strip $1,300
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Canal Zone, 1904, 5c Blue (2). Block of four, slightly tropicalized original gum, rich color, right stamps faint vertical crease not noted on certificate, Very Fine appearance, ex Plass, with 1967 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 5c Blue (2). Horizontal pair, tied by bars cancel, purple "Canal Zone, Ancon, Jul. 12" backstamp on cover to the American Consulate, receiving datestamp, slight edgewear, Very Fine, ex "Whitpain", with 1969 A.P.S. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 10c Yellow (3). Original gum, choice centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1971 A.P.S. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 10c Yellow (3). Bright color, tied by purple "Canal Zone, Ancon, Jul. 8, 1904" double-line circular datestamp and bars cancel on cover to U.S. Consul in Colon, with "Panama Railroad Company" corner card, receiving datestamp, fresh and Very Fine, ex "Whitpain", with 1969 A.P.S. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 1c-10c Ovpts. (4-8). 5c and 8c lightly hinged,, others Mint N.H., rich colors, Extremely Fine set, Scott value as all hinged
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 1c-10c Ovpts. (4-8). Tied by purple machine cancel, matching "Canal Zone Ancon Dic. 11, 1904" circular datestamp on cover to Panama Zone, Very Fine last day of use cover
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1904, 8c on 50c Bister Brown, "Panama" 15mm (15 var). Tropicalized original gum, rich color, Very Fine and choice, only 50 were printed, ex Plass, with 1967 P.F. certificate
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Canal Zone, 1909, 2c Vermilion & Black, Ovpt. Reading Up, Booklet Pane of Six, Handmade, Perf Margins (32c). Mint N.H., bright colors, Very Fine
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1911, 10c on 13c Gray, "10 cts" Inverted (36a). Original gum, rich color, Very Fine
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1911, 10c on 13c Gray, "10 cts" Omitted (36b). Slightly tropicalized original gum described on certificate as disturbed, rich color, Very Fine, with 1979 A.P.S. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1914, 10c Gray, Plate Proof on India (37P3). Large margins, fault at left (likely from a pin), Very Fine appearance and very scarce
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1912, 2c Vermilion & Black, Horizontal Pair, Left Stamp Without Ovpt. (39b). Block of 20 comprising the bottom two rows of the sheet with selvage on all three sides, left two stamps missing the overprint, right selvage with part of "Canal" overprint, tropicalized original gum, rich color, few natural gum creases do not affect either error
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PLATE POSITION MULTIPLE CONTAINING TWO OF THE TEN POSSIBLE ERROR STAMPS.
Only one sheet exists with the printing shifted to the right, creating ten stamps with the overprint omitted in the lefthand column of the sheet. The multiple offered here is especially desirable because it shows part of the shifted overprint in the selvage at right.
Ex Justi and Helme. Scott value as two singles without overprint
Canal Zone, 1912, 2c Vermilion & Black, Ovpt. Reading Down, Center Inverted (39e). Tropicalized original gum, with intact perfs at left, Very Fine, it is believed 400 were printed including at least 168 of which were used for booklets
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1912, 2c Vermilion & Black, Ovpt. Reading Down, Inverted Center (39e). Horizontal pair and single, left stamp in pair Mint N.H. and few shortish perfs, single h.r., Very Good-Fine, it is surmised that 400 were printed including at least 168 of which were used for booklets
Canal Zone, 1915, 1c Green & Black, Double Ovpt. (46b). Overprints widely displaced, lightly hinged, Fine and very attractive
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1920, 2c Orange Vermilion & Black (47). Original gum, radiant color in the true Orange Vermilion shade, clear overprint, fresh and Very Fine example of the Mt. Hope Ty. III overprint, the rarity of this stamp in unused condition is reflected by the difference in Scott Catalogue values of $2,750 unused versus $60 used
Canal Zone, 1921, 1c Light Green & Black, Booklet Pane of Six (55e). Mint N.H., rich color, choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED BOOKLET PANE OF THE ONE-CENTISIMO 1921 ISSUE.
From the Weill sale. Scott value as hinged.
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1921, 1c Green, Booklet Pane of Six (60b). Slightly tropicalized original gum, h.r. where few few perf separations sensibly reinforced between top left vertical pair, bottom stamps extraneous ink mark not mentioned on accompanying certificate (probably from overprint and of little consequence), rich color, Very Fine, ex "Laila", with 2003 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1924, 5c-1b Coat of Arms, Unissued Set (68 var-69 var). Seven stamps representing the complete set of the unissued Coat of Arms values above the 2c, tropicalized original gum, rich colors, Fine-Very Fine, these were prepared but never issued as the use of overprinted U.S. stamps began in April 1925, 600 sets were sent to the Director General of Posts of Panama, ostensibly for transmission to the UPU in Switzerland, a small number of sets ended up in the hands of dealers, the balance of the supply was destroyed in 1937
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1927, 2c Carmine, Booklet Pane of Six (101a). Two intact booklets, one containing four panes and cover for 49c, one with two panes and charging 25c, small scuff on back cover of first, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as panes without premium for the intact booklets
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Canal Zone, 1931, 3c Violet, Booklet Pane of Six, Handmade Perf Margins (102a). CZSG 102a, Mint N.H., deep rich color, choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE. THE FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOKLET PANE. ONLY EIGHT PANES IN TOTAL ARE RECORDED.
According to Canal Zone Stamps, the 3c Lincoln was in production for only a short period of time before the switch was made to the 3c Washington stamp. Only two intact booklets and four panes are known.
With 1994 P.S.E. and 2004 P.F. certificates, the latter declining opinion, so offered on its own considerable merits.
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1934, 3c Red Violet, Booklet Pane of Six, Handmade Perf Margins (117b). Complete unexploded booklet of two panes with both panes and back cover inverted, front cover with small indents not noted on certificate, Very Fine and very unusual, with 2003 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1962, 4c Thatcher Ferry Bridge, Silver (Bridge) Omitted (157a). Position 40, Mint N.H. with sheet margin at right, brilliant colors on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE THATCHER FERRY BRIDGE ERROR. ONLY ONE PANE OF 50 IS AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS.
According to Canal Zone Stamps, one sheet, consisting of four panes of 50, was printed. three panes were caught by postal authorities, while the fourth pane of 50 was sent to H.E. Harris & Co. as part of a larger order from the Canal Zone Philatelic Agency. At the same time this error was printed, the U.S. had issued the Dag Hammarskjold error in huge quantities. The Canal Zone authorities made plans to do the same, but they were successfully sued by H.E. Harris, and the larger printing never took place. The pane was broken up in 1969.
With 1985 P.F. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, 1941, 50c Rose Lilac, Official (O8). Balboa Heights roller cancel as always, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine
(Image Magnifier)Canal Zone, Booklet Panes Balance. Five, including Nos. 71e, 73a, 84d, 97b and 101a, original gum with 97b slightly tropicalized, Fine-Very Fine group
Canal Zone, Booklets and Booklet Panes. Stock pages of panes and few intact booklets, including panes of Nos. 31c, 39c (two, both no tab), 73a, 84d, 97b, overall appear Fine-Very Fine
Canal Zone Collection. Comprehensive collection in Scott album, stock book and small carton, including unused Nos. 46 (3, two different printing), 53, 54, 57-59, 60-67, 71-81, 84-95, J3 (rounded corner), few booklets such as 71e, 73a and 84d, used includes Nos. 1-3, 46 and CO8-CO12, some other interesting such as study of Nos. 139 and 164 with plate blocks, covers and other random items, the carton is full of covers that would be appreciated by a specialist such as last days of use and other, some faults but overall Fine-Very Fine