1c-5c Pilgrim Tercentenary
(548-550). Complete set, tied by bold strikes of "Washington D.C.
Dec. 21, 1920 2:30 PM" First Day duplex cancels on fresh cover to "Mr.
Thomas Jones Jr., Post Office Service, Post Office Department, Washington
D.C.", with "H. Hammelman" signature at left, Extremely Fine (Image)
5c Pilgrim, Large Die Proof
(550P1). Die sunk on 153 x 121 mm card, margins slightly irregular,
full die sinkage, India trimmed from die sinkage area, deep shade, pencil
"Given to me by G.F.C. Smilie" on back at top left and
"J.P.B." initials (Joachim P. Benzing, an A.B.N. and B.E.P. engraver
from 1900-1943) on back at top right, some toning spots, otherwise Very
Fine (Image)
-1/2c-50c 1922-25 Issue, Large
Die Proofs (551P1-570P1, 622P1). Each die sunk on individual 152 x 120
mm cards (except two on 152 x 114 mm cards) with full die sinkage, India
slightly trimmed, many with small toning spots, few with small faults, most
appear Very Fine (Image)
3c-$1.00 1922-26 Issue,
Stevenson Unadopted Essays (555-E1 to 571-E1). Five pencil drawings,
each on thin tissue-paper, including 2c of frame with additional photo of
finished design with Harrison portrait, 5c with eagle frame partially
completed and blank vignette, second 5c of completed frame and photo of
finished design, 15c with cutout of frame and photo of finished design,
last is $1.00 drawing of frame with photo of completed design, few faults
to be expectedEXTREMELY FINE. A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF UNADOPTED FRAME ESSAYS FOR THE 1922-26 ISSUE.
According to Gary Griffith in United States Stamps 1922-26, 23 models were sent to the Post Office Department on June 2, 1922. One set was designed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's designer, Clair Aubrey Huston. Another set of eight denominations was also prepared by John Stevenson, an engraver at the B.E.P. None of the Stevenson designs were adopted.
Scott Retail of $2,500.00 is quite outdated. (Image)
10c Orange, Perf 10 at Top
(562c). Choice centering, vivid color, neat bold "Palmyra N.Y."
precancelEXTREMELY VERY FINE AND RARE. ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES OF THIS PERFORATION VARIETY ARE RECORDED.
Undercatalogued in Scott, as the last two examples we offered realized $4,500 and $3,250 hammer
With 1978 A.P.S. certificate (Image)
$2.00 Capitol, Large Die Proof
on India (572P1). Die sunk on 153 x 120 mm card with full die sinkage,
India slightly trimmed, couple small faint toned spots, otherwise Very Fine
and rare die proof (Image)
$5.00 America, Large Die Proof
on India (573P1). 74 x 74 mm, with small scissors cut-outs out at sides
and rounded bottom right corner, taped with two small pieces of mounting
tape at top corners on 166 x 122 mm card, Very Fine and scarce large die
proof (Image)