1861-66 Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 61 |
|
1c Indigo, "August" (55). Fresh, o.g., Very Fine for this outstanding Rarity (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
7,500.00 |
10,500.00 |
| 62 |
|
5c Brown, "August" (57). Fresh, o.g., Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
4,250.00 |
625.00 |
| 63 |
 |
10c Dark Green,
"August" (58). Horiz. Pair, Beautiful Deep Rich Color, neat clear "San Francisco Oct. 30, 1861" pmk., Bold Red "3", (foreign rate mark), centered trifle to R., Very Fine, A Pretty Pair (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
375.00 |
625.00 |
| 64 |
 |
10c Dark Green, "August" (58). Block with B. Margin showing part Imprint & Plat No. 4, the L. L. stamp is Pos. 94, the famous Double Transfer showing a Previous Entry of the 90c 1861, nearly full o.g., slight gum strains,
reinforced due to separation in places, few minor flaws, Fine appearance, this unique Block is described in Brookman's study of Nineteenth Century Postage Stamps, a Most remarkable Block Search for comparables |
2,500.00 |
3,200.00 |
| 65 |
|
12c Black, "August"
(59). Wonderfully Well Centered, Gorgeous Color, fresh, o.g., couple perf, tips partly blunted, Very Fine, one of the Best of the few Known Copies of this Great Rarity (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
20,000.00 |
19,000.00 |
| 66 |
|
24c Violet, "August" (60). Wonderfully Well Centered, Magnificent Rich Color,
fresh, o.g., Extremely Fine, a Marvelous Stamp (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,000.00 |
1,500.00 |
| 67 |
 |
24c Grayish Lilac, "August" (60a). Block, Magnificent Color & Impression, fresh, full o.g., one has tiny thin spick, one stamp has several clipped perfs, another has couple perfs nibbed at T., an
Attractive and Extremely Rare Block, Listed but Unpriced in Scott, with P.F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
0.00 |
1,700.00 |
| 68 |
|
30c Red Orange, "August" (61). Beautiful Brilliant Color, Fresh, o.g., diagonal gum crease, Very
Fine appearance (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
6,000.00 |
4,250.00 |
| 69 |
|
90c Dull Blue, "August" (62). Well Centered, Wonderful Rich Color,
fresh, o.g., some perfs. short at top otherwise Very fine, A Rare Stamp (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
6,500.00 |
8,000.00 |
| 70 |
|
3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Well Centered, Beautifully tied by "Kalamazoo, Mich., Nov. 6, 1861" pmk. on Fresh, Bright cover to Skaneateles, N.Y., a few perfs. at bot. partly blunted, Very Fine Cover, with P.F.Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
500.00 |
625.00 |
| 71 |
|
3c Rose (65).Twelve tied by Blue "Martinsburg, W. Va.", Four Tied by ms. "Ft. Seneca, O.", and one uncancelled, on an Amazing Collection of Seventeen Different Beautiful Hand Drawn Patriotic Covers, All Featuring Overall Designs,
Incorporating The Address, done in Blue, Reds Browns & Blacks with a Considerable Degree of Artistic Skill, The Majority show Eagles& Ornate Scrollwork but a Variety of other Patriotic Motifs & Mottoes are also used, no two being alike, 3 stamps have
faults, two have neatly sealed cover tears & one is a bit faulty at R., otherwise fresh & Fine, A Wonderful Collection to which Words cannot adequately do justice Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,500 |
850.00 |