Sale 127: The December Sale

Lot 1641    

Netherlands, 1852, First Issue, 5c dark blue, o.g., four large even margins with brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous stamp, rare this nice. Michel No. 1a var. NVPH No. 1 var.
Scott No. 1c    $450.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1642    

Panama, Registry, 1916, 5c on 6c purple & black, in combination with Acknowledgment of Receipt, 1916, 2½c red orange (H23) on two covers; includes censor taped registered returned receipt corner card cover to Baltimore, Md., in combination with 1915, 2¢ carmine & black (206) all tied by purple "Bocas Del Toro, Set 6, 1918" cds and bar duplex, and on scarce 1922, 5c on 10c Registration entire to Kiel, Germany canceled by purple "Colon, Ago, 13, 1924" cds and bar duplex, Very Fine.
Scott No. F29    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1643    

Peru, 1858, Coat of Arms, 1d deep blue, with four large margin and bold color, tied on 1858 folded letter from Lima to Genoa with Lima cancel; endorsed "Italia Stati Sardi" at lower left, backstamped with red boxed "Genoa Arrivo 22 Gen, 59" datestamp, a very unusual usage to Italy, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 3    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1644    

Portugal, 1853, Queen Maria II, 50r blue green, part o.g., clear margins, thins, Fine appearance, a rare mint issue. Michel No. 3 b. Afinsa No. 3.
Scott No. 3a    $6,750.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1645    

Russia, 1857, First Issue imperforate, 10k dark brown & blue, tied on piece by sharp "19" in dotted circle cancel, ample to large margins, Very Fine and choice, a striking first issue. Michel No. 1 a.
Scott No. 1    $950.

Realized: $425

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Lot 1646 o   

Russia, Kherson, 1879, 10k yellow-red & black, center inverted, manuscript "24 May 1883" dated cancel, strong colors and well centered, Very Fine, ex-Kichner & Faberge; signed O. Faberge, with 2021 T. Page certificate.
Chuchin No. 5b/S5    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLY USED EXAMPLE OF THE KHERSON 1879 10K ISSUE WITH CENTER INVERTED - A GREAT ZEMSTVO RARITY.

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Lot 1647 /o   

Fernando Poo, (Spanish Colony) Fernando Poo, 1865, 20c brown and red brown, both stamps with good centering for these, 20c brown used with light cancel, 20c red brown mint, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice; both signed.
Scott No. 1    $490.




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Realized: $80

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Lot 1648    

Sweden, 1814, "Feather Letter", addressed to the Crown Sheriff, Mr Gädda in Kärra from "Strömstad on Sept 11, 1814 at 8 P.M.", Very Fine, scarce and with a lovely intact feather.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Sweden instituted feather mail almost two centuries ago, a special delivery system whereby a carrier made a special trip with a letter. The color and size of the feather indicated the speed, whether the carrier could stop for the night, or continue right through the night.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1649    

Sweden, 1855, 3sk blue green, very well centered with fresh color, tied on piece with "Stockholm 15 7, 1857" cds, a second strike at right, Extremely Fine and choice, rare; with 1959 R.P.S.L. certificate. Michel No. 1. Facit No. 1.
Scott No. 1    $5,000.

A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 3SK COAT OF ARMS ISSUE.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 1650 o   

Sweden, 1855, 3sk blue green, Stockholm town cancels, bold color, Fine and attractive; with 2020 Renaud de Montbas certificate. Michel No. 1. Facit No. 1.
Scott No. 1    $5,000.

Realized: $450

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