Sale 104: The Alan Parsons Collection

Lot 2703    

1923, 8¢ Grant & 14¢ American Indian, rich colors, tied by "Washington D.C., May 1, 1923" First Day of Issue slogan machine postmark on registered mail special delivery cover serviced by George Frost to Newton, Mass., with Philatelic Stamp Agency corner card and registry box handstamp, reverse with violet "Washington D.C., Registered, May 1, 1923" cds's and receiving postmark, Very Fine, an extremely rare first day issue combination which is unlisted by Scott and only a small handful are known.
Scott No. 560, 565    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $750

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Lot 2704    

1922, 11¢ Hayes, tied by "Fremont, Ohio, Oct 4, 1922" First Day of Issue machine postmark on cover addressed to Edgar Fielding in Wilmington, Del.; cover with light edge toning at left, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare first day from President Rutherford B. Hayes's hometown.
Scott No. 563    $3,750.

Realized: $950

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Lot 2705    

1923, 12¢ Grover Cleveland & 30¢ Buffalo, tied by "Washington D.C., Mar 20, 1923" First Day of Issue machine postmark on E. Strasser addressed cover to Cleveland, O.; faint cover wrinkle at center, otherwise Very Fine, with this extremely rare first day combination usage unlisted by Scott, Brookman retail $7,250.
Scott No. 564, 569    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A GREAT FIRST DAY RARITY - ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS COMBINATION FIRST DAY COVER WITH THIS BEING THE FINER EXAMPLE.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 2706    

1923, 14¢ American Indian, tied by "Muskogee, Okla., May 1, 1923" First Day of Issue duplex postmarks on cover addressed to Karl Koslowski in Detroit, Mich., Very Fine, a scarce first day from Muskogee.
Scott No. 565    $1,250.

Realized: $800

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Lot 2707    

1923, 14¢ American Indian, tied by Washington D.C. oval handstamp on First Day of Issue registered cover to Penn's Grove N.J., reverse with violet "Washington D.C., Registered, May 1, 1923" cds's and receiving postmark, Very Fine, appears to be serviced by George Frost.
Scott No. 565    $400.

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Lot 2708    

1922, 15¢ Statue of Liberty, tied by "Washington D.C., Nov 11, 1922" First Day of Issue slogan machine postmark on unaddressed cover, Very Fine.
Scott No. 566    $575.

Realized: $70

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Lot 2709    

1923, 20¢ Golden Gate, on locally addressed First Day of Issue cover in combination with 10¢ Special Delivery (E12) tied by "San Francisco, Cal., MPO" oval handstamps, violet "San Francisco, Calif., Information, May 1, 1923" cds alongside, Very Fine, a rare first day usage from San Francisco and quite possibly unique from the Tourist Bureau Information station with Model Post Office handstamps.
Scott No. 567; $2,000    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2710    

1923, 20¢ Golden Gate, tied by neat "San Francisco, Calif., May 1, 1923" First Day of Issue slogan machine postmark on E. Seebohm stamp dealer corner card label cover addressed to Karl Koslowski in Detroit, Mich.; few cover tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, a rare San Francisco first day usage.
Scott No. 567    $2,000.

Karl Koslowski, the recipient of this cover, was the one who discovered the rare 1908 4¢ issue with Schermack type III perfs.

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Lot 2711    

1923, 20¢ Golden Gate, nicely centered amid wide margins, neatly tied by bold "San Francisco, Calif, May 1, 1923" First Day of Issue slogan machine postmark on fresh cover to John W. Willy in Stockton, Cal., Extremely Fine, this being one of the rarest Fourth Bureau issue first day cover posted from San Francisco; with 1982 A.F.D.C.S. certificate.
Scott No. 567    $2,000.

Realized: $475

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Lot 2712    

1922, 25¢ Niagara Falls, tied by one of two partial Washington D.C. double ovals and by a partial Washington D.C. First Day duplex on registered cover addressed to Detroit Mich. with blue Philatelic Agency corner card handstamped corner card; clear Nov 11 Washington D.C. registered cds's on reverse, F.-V.F., ex-A. Martin.
Scott No. 568    $650.

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