Sale 126: Gems of Philately

Lot 303 o   

1861, 3¢ pink, outstanding centering with true fresh Pink color, all complimented by neat straight line "Paid" cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2025 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90), By way comparison the PSE has created only two examples higher at 95 and the SMQ value for a 90 is $2750.
Scott No. 64    $500.

CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS VERY ELUSIVE STAMP GIVEN THE FULL PERFORATIONS, CENTERING, COLOR AND CANCELLATION.

Realized: $2,700

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Lot 304    

1861, 3¢ rose, block of 10, very well centered for this large used multiple, deep color, tied on piece by multiple strikes of blue "Martinsburgh, W. Va." cds, Extremely Fine; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.



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Lot 305 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, well-struck "Star Within Star" fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff S-6), an Extremely Fine strike, one of the finest, ex-Saadi; with 2025 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $160

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Lot 306    

1861, 3¢ rose, tied on piece by near complete strike of fancy Anchor of Putnam, Ct. cancel (S-E PO-An 14), a Very Fine and choice strike; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 307 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, full strike of fancy "Union Flag" of Healdsburg, Cal. cancel (S-E PT-F 34), well centered, internal crease and tear, a Very Fine strike; with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 308 o   

1861, 3¢ rose, Horizontal Strip of 3, cancelled by two bold strikes of blue "Registered" straight line handstamps, two right stamps with one nibbed perf each, Very Fine, a lovely multiple with this handsome cancel.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 309 P   

1861, 5¢ black, trial color large die proof on India paper, die sunk on original card (74x77mm), showing full die sink, with "442" die number and small "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below, couple tiny tone spots on card, Very Fine, very rare with only a few known.
Scott No. 67TC1ae    $2,500.

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Lot 310 o   

1861, 5¢ buff, choice centering amid wide margins, strong color, neat town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional gem; with 1996 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,750).
Scott No. 67    $750.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 311 o   

1861, 5¢ brown yellow, bold blue Cincinnati, O. town and grid duplex cancel, nicely centered amid uncommonly wide margins, rich bright color, purple owner's handstamp on reverse, Very Fine and choice; with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 67a    $1,130.

Realized: $550

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Lot 312 o   

1861, 5¢ olive yellow, well centered especially for this notoriously tight margin issue, brilliant true olive yellow color, bold red circular grid and town cancels, Very Fine and choice, an exceedingly rare stamp in sound condition; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 67b    $4,850.

AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 5¢ ISSUE IN THE VERY RARE OLIVE YELLOW SHADE.

Realized: $2,000

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