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Sale 49: The Fall Sale

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Lot 353 o   

Documentary, 1871 Second Issue, $200 red, blue & black, bold 1872 manuscript cancel, fairly well centered amid wide margins, rich colors, Very Fine, a attractive example of the 1871 $200 Small Persian Rug in Sound Condition; with 1984 and 2012 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. R132    $8,250.

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Lot 858    

China (People's Republic), 1967 Thoughts of Mao complete, se-tenant strips of 5, o.g., never hinged, strips unfolded, 948a with natural paper inclusion in right stamp, still fresh and Very Fine, a lovely set; with 2012 P.F. certificates for strips.
Scott No. 938, 943a, 948a    $10,875.

Realized: $4,500

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Lot 54    

1861, 3¢ pink, lightly toned o.g., very lightly hinged (toning not mentioned on certificate), strong vibrant true pink color, perfect centering and very well balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, a lovely mint example of the 1861 3¢ Pink issue; with 2012 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (85, SSV $17,500).
Scott No. 64    $14,000.

Realized: $6,500

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Lot 326    

Offices in China, 1919, $2 on $1 violet brown, double surcharge, o.g., small portion of hinge remnant, well centered amid full margins, bold color, Very Fine, A Choice Example of This Rare Double Surcharge Variety; with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. K16a    $10,500.

Realized: $7,250

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Lot 734    

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $5 olive green, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large well balanced margins, rich deep color and pristine Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice never hinged high value Jubilee; with 1991 P.F. certificate. SG No. 140.
Scott No. 65    $3,900.

Realized: $5,500

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Lot 402    

Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii, Sept 14, 1843, dateline on lengthy 3½ page letter from D.B. Lyman to Newton Falls, Ohio, entered the U.S. mails after almost 7 months with indistinct red entry cds, partial matching "Ship" handstamp and "27" rate, letter with important political content regarding British control and independence of the islands in part…In July or Aug 1842 commissioners were sent by the Hawaiian government to meet with the governments of the U.S. & of the principle powers of Europe with a view to secure the independence of the Islands. Soon after, the British Consul left secretly for England, leaving his deputy, a sworn enemy to this Govtabout the middle of Feby 1843 H.B.M. Ship Carysfort R't Hon. Lord George Paulet arrived & after some strange movements, quite in the style of the British Consul who had left, made such demands & enforced them in such a manner that the King & his executive consul thought it best to surrender all provisionallyThe 6th of July, the U.S. Frigate Constellation arrived. The commander Commodore Kearny protested against the cession of the Islands to the British crown, announcing his determination to hold Kamehameha III & Lord George Paulet responsible for all that American interests might suffer in consequence of it. He also raised the Hawaiian flag & saluted the native authorities under it when they visited him on board his ship; some splitting along folds, otherwise Very Fine, a wonderful letter Detailing the Events of Provisional Cession and the Occupational Government Formed By Lord George Paulet While Attempting To Annex Hawaii To the United Kingdom.
Estimate    $5,000 - 7,500.

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Lot 97 o   

1870, 90¢ carmine, double grill, clear showing two distinct grill impressions, neat corner cork cancel, rich vibrant color, F.-V.F., an extremely rare 1870 National Banknote grill issue variety, variety listed but yet to be priced in Scott; with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 144    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

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Lot 430 ()   

Hawaii, 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion + 5¢ blue, manuscript canceled and tied by target handstamps on U.S. 1864, 3¢ pink rebacked front to Petaluma, Cal., U.S. 1863, 2¢ black applied at San Francisco and canceled by target handstamp with matching "San Francisco, Cal., Feb 15" cds, red "Honolulu, U.S. Postage Paid, Jan 22" cds; Blackjack with small hole at bottom, Very Fine appearance, a remarkable fifth sub-period usage with 2¢ Blackjack added to paid the 2¢ ship fee, ex Advertiser; with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 31+32    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

This front was carried aboard the Hesperian, leaving Honolulu on January 23, 1867 and arriving on February 15 in San Francisco. The 2¢ Blackjack was applied to make 3¢ postage plus 2¢ ship fee, however this fee was already paid by the 2¢ Hawaiian stamp.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 679    

Newfoundland, Airmail, 1930, 50¢ on 36¢ Columbia Flight, o.g., lightly hinged, strong color, bright and fresh, F.-V.F., a Lovely Example of This Rare 1930 Columbia Flight Surcharge Issue; signed Klein, with 2012 P.F. certificate. SG No. 191.
Scott No. C5    $9,500.

Realized: $5,000

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Lot 157    

1901, 1¢ Pan-American, center inverted, full o.g., centered low with wide margins around, bright and fresh with rich colors, hinge thin and small margin tear at top, Fine appearance, still an attractive example of this popular rarity.
Scott No. 294a    $12,500.

Realized: $3,500

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