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United States Postage Stamps

Lots 2687-2696 Lots 2697-2702

Lot 2687 o   

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, 1¢ Express, Imperf, block of 4, manuscript cancels, large margins, strong bright color, small tear affecting bottom right stamp, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. R1a    $700.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2688

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Express, perf'd, three singles each with "A.D. Nov. 1863." printed cancel, used on blue Jones & Co. of London "Great Mogul Cards" playing card wrapper; minor hinge reinforced separations, Very Fine.
Scott No. R1c    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $850

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Lot 2689

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Playing Cards, perf'd, with "C.B. Dec. 1863." printed cancel, used on blue Caterson & Brotz illustrated playing card wrapper showing Eagle and Shield; some toning and paper loss, Fine.
Scott No. R2c    Estimate $400 - 600.

The 1¢ playing card revenue stamp was used to pay the tax on a deck selling for less than 19 cents.

Realized: $800

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Lot 2690

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Playing Cards, perf'd, with printed "A.D. Nov. 1863." cancel and manuscript "A.D." signature, used on Andrew Dougherty "Double Head" illustrated playing card wrapper showing ship; some 1865 docketing, paper loss and small faults, Fine.
Scott No. R2c    Estimate $400 - 600.

The 1¢ playing card revenue stamp was used to pay the tax on a deck selling for less than 19 cents.

Realized: $625

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Lot 2691

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 2¢ Bank Check, orange, perf'd, pair tied by two strikes of "J.M. Stine Kramer & Co., Apr 12 1865" cds used on fancy light blue Samuel Hart & Co. "Double Head" illustrated playing cards wrapper showing soldier and building; some separations and light overall toning, Fine.
Scott No. R6c    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $900

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Lot 2692

Revenue, 1863, First Issue, 3¢ Playing Cards, perf'd, printed "S H & Co." cancellation, rich color, used on Samuel Hart & Co. "Linen Eagle, Nonpareil" illustrated playing card wrapper showing eagle and building, mounted on backing, some paper loss, Fine and scarce.
Scott No. R17c    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $650

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Lot 2693 o   

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $5 Probate of Will, imperf, 1864 manuscript cancel, strong bright color, ample to large margins, Very Fine.
Scott No. R92a    $800.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2694 o   

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $10 Mortgage, imperf, neat manuscript cancel, ample to large margins, rich deep color, Very Fine.
Scott No. R95a    $900.

Realized: $300

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Lot 2695 o   

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $20 Probate of Will, imperf, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, large margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine, a handsome example of this scarce stamp in sound choice condition; with 2014 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90).
Scott No. R99a    $2,750.

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Lot 2696 o   

Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $50 blue & black, neat manuscript cancel and embossed seal, attractively centered, strong colors, F.-V.F.
Scott No. R131    $1,500.

Realized: $375

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Lots 2687-2696 Lots 2697-2702

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