Sale 105: The Peter Iwate Collection

Lot 3063 o   

1856, 5¢ red brown, A Relief from the top row of the plate, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at left, vibrant color on bright paper, light strike of Hartford, Ct. cds, A Relief from the top row of the plate, huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at left, a Superb gem; with 1986 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded (Superb 98, SMQ $4,500).
Scott No. 12    $775.

A WONDERFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ 1856 ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 3064    

1856, 5¢ red brown, three singles, large margins all around, tied by "New Orleans La. Jun 28, 1857" cds on blue 1857 folded letter to Brest, France, red "New York 'Paid 12' Jul 8" credit exchange cds also ties stamps, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Jul. 8th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 17th, red French transit (Jul. 18), receiving backstamp, right stamp small manuscript ink spot at top right, Very Fine, ex-Waterhouse, Meroni, Mayer, Eubanks, Middendorf; with 1969 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A BEAUTIFUL 15¢ RATE COVER TO FRANCE BEARING THREE LARGE-MARGINED OVERLAPPING SINGLES OF THE 5¢ 1856 ISSUE.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 3065    

1856, 5¢ red brown, four large even margins, used with 10¢ green, type III (33), faulty, tied together by "Pekin Ills., Apr 6" cds on 1858 light buff cover to Berlin, Prussia at the 15¢ treaty rate, endorsed "Via Bremen Mail", red "New York 'Paid 6' U.S. Pkt. Apr 14" credit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line North Star from New York Apr. 17th to Bremerhaven arriving May 3rd, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, Berlin (5.5) arrival backstamp; minor soiling, Very Fine, ex-Baker; with 1977 and 1988 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 5¢ 1856 IMPERF - 10¢ 1857 PERFORATED MIXED ISSUE FRANKINGS TO GERMANY.

The two recorded 5¢ 1856 imperf - 10¢ 1857 perforated mixed issue frankings to Germany:

1. 1857 Sep. 2, Milwaukee WI to Gronau, Hanover, Germany, ex-Mayer, Hackmey, Gross.
2. 1858 Apr. 6, Pekin IL to Berlin, Prussia, ex-Baker, the cover offered here.

Realized: $900

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Lot 3066 o   

1855, 10¢ green, type I, extra large balanced margins all around, strong color on bright paper, attractive blue town cancel, choice and Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,500).
Scott No. 13    $800.

A COLORFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE I IMPERFORATE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL.

Realized: $2,900

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Lot 3067 o   

1855, 10¢ green, type II, stunning huge margins all around including parts of five adjoining stamps, deep rich color with an intense impression, neat strike of partial grid cancel, a Superb gem, ex-Kirke; with 2009 and 2014 P.F. certificates, latter graded (Gem 100 Jumbo).
Scott No. 14    $145.

THE ULTIMATE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE, GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE, AND ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.

The stamp offered here is a true condition rarity with four enormous margins framing the entire stamp design. Considering that large 10¢ used blocks are rare, usually with faults and close margins, it is hard to imagine another "perfect" used example being harvested from a multiple.

This is the only example certified by the P.F. to achieve this ultimate grade, the P.S.E. has certified none in this grade.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 3068 o   

1855, 10¢ green, type II, left sheet-margin single with huge margins all around, deep rich color with a proof-like impression on bright paper, light unobtrusive New Orleans Jul 6th cds cancel and bit of red transit at top, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded (Gem 100, SMQ $6,500).
Scott No. 14    $145.

A STUNNING GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ TYPE II 1855 IMPERFORATE ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY THE P.S.E. - THIS IS THE SOLE EXAMPLE TO BE AWARDED THE HIGHEST GRADE, GEM 100.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 3069 o   

1855, 10¢ green, type II, horizontal pair, huge margins all around including portions of three stamps at top and right, vibrant color on bright paper, neat grid cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine pair, ex-Waterhouse, European Connoisseur; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ pairs unpriced).
Scott No. 14    $310.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED PAIRS OF THE 10¢ TYPE II 1855 IMPERFORATE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE P.S.E.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 3070 o   

1855, 10¢ green, type II, horizontal strip of three, positions 18-20L1, huge margins all around including right guideline and top portion of stamps below, canceled by three strikes of town cds, crease between left stamps, still Extremely Fine; with 1977 & 2017 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 14    $625.

A STUNNING STRIP OF THREE WITH TREMENDOUS EYE APPEAL.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 3071    

1855, 10¢ green, type II, large to huge margins, tied by "Blackberry Station Ill. Feb 24" balloon-style cds on orange buff cover to Stockton Cal.; minor edge wear, an Extremely Fine stamp.
Scott No. 14    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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Lot 3072    

1855, 10¢ green, type II, large even margins all around, tied by sharp "Shasta, Cal. May 2" cds on an immaculate light buff cover to Chandlerville Ill., 1857 receipt docketing at left, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2021 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 14    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A CHOICE 10¢ TYPE II IMPERFORATE PAIR USED ON COVER AT DOUBLE THE 10¢ TRANSCONTINENTAL RATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

Realized: $750

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