Sale 102: The Gary Munson Collection

Lot 3047 P   

Hawaii, 1868, 5¢ orange red, re-issue, trial color large die proof on india, 84 x 57mm India paper die sunk on slightly larger card with full die sinkage, die no. "C-217" at top, remarkably fresh color, a few minor toned spots far from design, still Very Fine and rare, ex-Middendorf.
Scott Nos. 10TC1ae    $3,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS 5¢ 1868 TRIAL COLOR LARGE DIE PROOF SHOWING FULL DIE SINKAGE.

There is only one other example of this trial color proof recorded and it is cut to stamp size.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 3048    

Hawaii, 1868, 5¢ Blue, re-issue, line through "Honolulu" variety, complete sheet of 20, position 2 is Line through "HONOLULU" variety (Scott 10a), o.g., never hinged, light gum bend second row from bottom, couple trivial toned spots in margins, a Very Fine sheet.
Scott Nos. 10, 10a    $925+.

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Realized: $675

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Lot 3049    

Hawaii, 1868, 5¢ blue, re-issue, line through "Honolulu" variety, Complete sheet of 20, position 2 showing the line through "Honolulu" variety', o.g., top selvage faulty, some gum creases, tone spot in pos. 17, F.-V.F.
Scott Nos. 10, 10a    $925+.

Realized: $325

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Lot 3050 /()   

Hawaii, 1868, 13¢ dull rose, re-issue, Seven singles of No. 11, six singles, three pairs and three blocks of four of the "Specimen" ovpt., also complete sheet of 20 of No. 11S Type B overprint (defective but very rare), many original gum, on quadrille pages with several identified by position, some flaws, F.-V.F.
Scott Nos. 11, 11S    $9,500.

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Realized: $1,150

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Lot 3051 S   

Hawaii, 1868, 13¢ orange red, re-issue, "Specimen" and "Reprint" overprints, three of first and two of second, mostly large margins including two with sheet margin, few faults, Very Fine group, mostly o.g., couple h.r., one reprint n.h., few faults.
Scott Nos. 11SA, 11RS    $555.

Realized: $210

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Lot 3052 S   

Hawaii, 1868, 13¢ dull rose, re-issue, overprinted "Specimen", complete sheet of 20, strong bright color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely complete sheet; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott Nos. 11SA    $600 + for hinged.

Realized: $500

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Lot 3053 S   

Hawaii, 1868, 13¢ orange red, re-issue, overprinted "Specimen", three complete sheets of 20, two no gum, one with full original gum, various shades, flaws including creases, one with crease splitting, otherwise Fine.
Scott Nos. 11SA    $2,160.

Realized: $950

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Lot 3054 S   

Hawaii, 1868, 13¢ dull rose, re-issue, overprinted "Specimen", complete sheet of 20, o.g., never hinged, natural gum crease, couple natural paper inclusions, F.-V.F.
Scott Nos. 11SA    $620 for hinged.

Realized: $475

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Lot 3055 S   

Hawaii, 1868, 13¢ orange red, re-issue, overprinted "Specimen", top left corner margin block of 4, o.g., tiny thin speck in one, Very Fine appearance, ex-Honolulu Advertiser.
Scott Nos. 11SB    $1,250.

Realized: $350

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Lot 3056 S   

Hawaii, 1868, 13¢ orange red, re-issue, overprinted "Specimen", double overprint of types A & B, Clear double overprint with each style identifiable, faulty including thins and nick at top, Fine appearance.
Scott Nos. 11SBa    $4,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE VARIETY WITH FEWER THAN FIVE EXAMPLES BELIEVED TO EXIST.

Realized: $950

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