1861-66 Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 46 |
 |
 1c
Indigo, "First Design" (55). Wonderful Deep Rich Color, Unusually Well Centered with o. g., Very Fine, Certainly One of the Finest Examples of this Rarity in Existence, ex Grainger, with P. F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
12,000.00 |
8,500.00 |
| 47 |
|
 3c Brown Rose, "First Design" (56).
Unusually Large Margins, Beautifully Centered, Rich Color with Full o. g., Extremely Fine, Exceptionally Choice, with P. F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
250.00 |
800.00 |
| 48 |
 |
 3c Brown Rose, "First Design" (56). Block of Twelve, Fresh Gorgeous Color, particularly Well Centered Throughout, partial separation, neatly and meticulously rejoined with minute bits of hinge, Very Fine, A
Splendid Showpiece, Believed to be the largest multiple of this stamp in Existence (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
3,250.00 |
2,800.00 |
| 49 |
|
 5c Brown, "First Design" (57).
Lovely Impression, Fresh & Bright, centered a trifle to bottom as are most, Very Fine, A Handsome Example of this Rarity, with P. F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
7,500.00 |
5,000.00 |
| 50 |
|
 10c Dark Green, "First Design" (58). Incredibly Well
Centered, Deep Rich Color, Virtually Full o. g., Extremely Fine, A "Gem", with P. F. Certificate (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,400.00 |
3,000.00 |
| 51 |
|
 12c Black, "First Design" (59). Fresh, Part o. g., A Fine Example of this Tremendously
Rare Stamp, with P. F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
25,000.00 |
15,500.00 |
| 52 |
|
 24c Violet, "First Color" (70c). Fantastic Centering, Beautiful Color, Full o. g., Extremely Fine, A Particularly Choice & Handsome Example of this Rare Stamp, with P. F. Certificate stating it is the former No. 60 (Catalog
$2,000.) (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
600.00 |
1,700.00 |
| 53 |
|
 30c Red Orange, "First Color" (61). Brilliant Color, part o. g., Despite a natural rounded corner perf. this is a most Outstanding and Beautiful, Well Centered example of this classic Rarity, Ex Grainger, with P. F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
9,000.00 |
5,500.00 |
| 54 |
|
 90c Dull Blue, "First Design" (62). Unbelievably Well Centered with Wide Margins, Magnificent, Beautiful Fresh Color, Extremely Fine, Probably the Finest Existing Example of this Extremely Rare Stamp, ex Grainger, with
P. F. Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
11,000.00 |
12,000.00 |
| 55 |
 |
 10c Dark Green, "First Design" (62B). Wonderful Color, tied by Clear "Paid" in Oval, Red Boston & N. Y. pmks. on Neat Nov. 1861 Folded Cover to Havana, "Forwarded by E. C. Bates & Co. Boston" Red Oval & Havana
Receiving Mark, both on back, Very Fine & Handsome, ex Brown (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 350-500 |
450.00 |
| 56 |
|
1c Blue & Shades (63, a, b). Specialized Collection in Two Albums, all mounted in acetates and extensively written-up. There is a splendid lot of Proofs & Essays including a number of blocks, and a large Imprint Plate Number block. There is a
handsome Large Die Proof, a number of the Schernikow Special Printings, Essays on chemical paper and an unusually fine showing of the fascinating coupon essays. The stamps themselves show six unused, including a fine block, used stamps total 63 and
are devoted to shades and cancellations of which there are many unusual items. There are 63 covers bearing a total of 15 stamps, a few being in combination with other denominations such as 3c 1861 and 2c "Black Jack". The covers demonstrate many
uncommon usages including some ship markings, a fine assortment of Carrier uses, some nice corner cards. Of particular interest is a prepaid Ship Letter showing the 5c non-contract rate, with verifying letter from Ashbrook. This is a very rare cover.
Cancellations include several types of Stars, Fancy Geometrics, an unusual "windmill" on an advertised Drop Letter, a huge letter "B", a grotesque "punkin head" & covers with various accessory markings. Condition is mixed, many are Fine-Very Fine, a
very few show defects. Mixed centering is found among many of the cancellations both on and off cover, since the interest in the cancellation is paramount. It is a splendid and important collection in its own right, yet it offers a fine opportunity
for expansion. We feel that $2000.00 to $2500.00 is a realistic valuation. It would cost a great deal more to try and assemble a similar collection since it contains so many scarce and unusual items Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
2,800.00 |
