Sale 69: The Robert Markovits Collection of Special Delivery

Lot 1087 E   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Special Delivery, Photo Wash Essay, photo essay with white paint design elements, mounted on thick gray 114x78mm card board, Very Fine.
Scott No. E6-E unlisted    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE PHOTO WASH MODEL, CURRENTLY UNLISTED IN THE SCOTT CATALOG.

This photo wash model was produced by W. Ostrander Smith, the Bureau designer of the 1902 Issue. The bicycle design was adapted to signify Special Delivery service as part of the newly issued series of 1902. The text tablet indicated service availability "at any post office".

Realized: $5,000

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Lot 1088 E   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Special Delivery, Photo Essay, photo essay with series year date added, incomplete engraving lacking shading, mounted on card with E6 issued stamp at right for comparison, Very Fine.
Scott No. E6-E unlisted    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE PHOTO ESSAY, CURRENTLY UNLISTED IN THE SCOTT CATALOG.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 1089 E   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Rose-Red, Die Essay, engraved die on wove paper, incomplete engraving lacking foreground shading; some thinning, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. E6-E unlisted    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE DIE ESSAY, CURRENTLY UNLISTED IN THE SCOTT CATALOG.

Realized: $4,500

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Lot 1090 P   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Salmon, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India, die sunk on full size 204x153mm card, intense color and impression, backstamped "60846" proof number, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. E6TC1a; $4,000 as similar    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF IN SALMON.

Realized: $2,900

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Lot 1091 P   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Black, Trial Color Large Die Proof on India, measuring 64x50mm; thin spots at edges, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. E6TC1af    $4,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF IN BLACK.

Realized: $2,700

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Lot 1092 P   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Rose Red, Trial Color Large Die Proof on India, die sunk on 188x153mm card, brilliant radiant color and impression, backstamped "61556" proof number; light hinge mark, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. E6TC1ag    $4,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF IN ROSE RED.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 1093 P   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Ultramarine, Large Die Proof, full size large die proof signed "Edwin C. Madden" and noted "Approved, Third Assistant Postmaster General"; mounting hinged removed, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. E6P1 var.    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED 1902 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE LARGE DIE APPROVAL PROOF.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 1094 P   

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Ultramarine, Small Die Proof ("Panama-Pacific"), Extremely Fine and choice, very rare Small Die Proof issued for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, only 3-5 are believed to have been made.
Scott No. E6P2a    $1,250.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 1095    

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ Ultramarine, "Specimen" and "Ultramar" Overprints, group of three comprising the unique "Ultramar" handstamp mounted on ledger paper, E6S with type E handstamp in dull purple, and E6S var. with unlisted script type handstamp, F.-V.F. group; the Ultramar with 2000 P.F. Certificate but decline opinion as to respect of Scott number.
Scott No. E6S    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $675

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