Lot 1521
(Perforation Varieties) 1¢ Blue, Pre-Perforation Fold-Over, upper left corner selvage single, folded-over causing crazy perforations, tied by bold four-rings cancel on small lady's cover to Brandon Vt., matching "Brandon Vt. Nov 15" cds, prepaid 1¢ for the drop rate, Very Fine, ex-Christian.Scott No. 63 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
A REMARKABLE PRODUCTION VARIETY USED ON COVER.
Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 36, fig. 2-25.
Realized: $575
Lot 1522
(Perforation Varieties) 1¢ Blue, "Skinny" Perforation, double vertical perforations and separated at both sides along the inner perfs resulting in an extremely narrow stamp, boldly tied by three bold strikes of four-rings cancel on immaculate orange buff cover to Pottsville Pa., docketing at left, probably a drop use since flap originally sealed, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 63 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
THE FAMOUS "SKINNY" STAMP USED ON COVER SHOWCASING
THIS REMARKABLE PERFORATION ERROR.
Lot 1523
(Perforation Varieties) 1¢ Blue, "Skinny" Stamp, narrow perforation error, rich color, used with 2¢ black (73), tied together by "St. Louis Mo. 5 Mar" cds duplexed with circle of wedges on cover to Quincy Mass., Very Fine, ex-James E. Lee.Scott No. 63 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 37, fig. 2-27.
Realized: $170
Lot 1524
(Printing Varieties) 1¢ Blue, Double Transfer in "U" At Bottom, strong impression, tied by bold strike of "Pottsville Pa. 14 Sep" duplex with circular grid cancel on orange local drop cover; pulled perf at top, Fine and scarce variety; with 2014 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 var. Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 1525
(Printing Varieties) 1¢ Blue, Printing Error, vertical pair showing error in lower left corner of the bottom stamp, tied by circular open grids on locally addressed cover, matching "Salem Mass Jul 20" cds; some light perf toning, Very Fine.Scott No. 63 var. Estimate $150 - 200.