1851-56 Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 24A |
|
 1c Blue, Ty. la, IlIa, PI. 4 (6, 8a). Combination Vertical Strip of Three, Pos. 80-90-100L4, Large to Huge margins all round, being an incredible corner piece, Marvelous, deep color, Sharp, clear
impression, neat ms. cancel. The top stamp, 8GL almost qualifies as a Ty. III, since in addition to the wide break at top, the bottom line below the "CE" of "Cent" is broken. This incomparable strip is illustrated in Ashbrook, Brookman & Neinken,
with comments on its beauty. It is one of the greatest of all 1c 1851 pieces. The epitome of perfection (Image
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E. 1,000-2,000 |
2,200.00 |
| 25 |
 |
 1c Blue, Ty. II, Ty. IlIa PI. 1E (7, 8a). Irregular "Block" of Six, Pos. 5155 + 61RIE, Pos. 53-54-55 are Ty. lIla, Mostly large margins to just touched, Pos. 55 trifle in at R. B., all paying 6c rate & tied
by Grids on 1851 folded letter to California, Remarkably Fine for a multiple & cover of this nature (Image
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E. 500-750 |
900.00 |
| 26 |
|
 3c Red (11). Three large margins, frame just touched at upper right, Tied by Waving Flag in circle, in Brilliant Scarlet & matching "Newark Valley, N. Y." pmk. on small Lady's envelope, Gorgeous cover, Rare cancel (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 250-300 |
325.00 |
| 27 |
 |
5c Red Brown (12). Huge Margins, incl. part right sheet margin, Gorgeous Rich Color, Fresh, Extremely Fine, with P. F. Certificate, This "Gem" realized $2900.00 in our 1972 Rarity Sale Search for comparables |
1,350.00 |
0.00 |
| 28 |
|
 12c Black, L. R. Diagonal Half, used as 6c (17a). Beautifully tied by "San Francisco, Cal." pmk. on neat brown orange envelope to Boston, Accepted as fully prepaid, 1853 letter enclosed, Very Fine, signed D. F. Kelleher,
Ex-Matthies (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,500.00 |
1,950.00 |
| 29 |
|
 12c Black, U. L. Diagonal Half used as 6c (17a). Nicely tied by "San Francisco, Cal." pmk., on Neat Cover to Maine, Bold "10" in circle indicating 10 cents due from addressee, Very Fine & Most Attractive, Ex-Matthies (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,500.00 |
1,550.00 |
