10c Ultramarine, Registration
(F1). Mint N.H. top imprint, plate no. 5726 and letter A block of six
with extra wide selvage, brilliant color, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND FRESH MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 10-CENT REGISTRATION ISSUE.
With 2003 P.S.E. certificate (Image)
3c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J10). Unused (no gum), bright color and detailed impression,
choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. THE 3-CENT IS POSSIBLY THE RAREST OF THE POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTINGS.
Although 436 copies were reported sold, it is believed that 100 copies were destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace, combined with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the extreme rarity of this stamp.
With 1959 P.F. certificate (Image)
5c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J11). Original gum, choice centering, rich color and
proof-like impression on bright paperVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
It has been estimated that only 249 of the 5c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public.
Ex Engel. With 1958 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image)
10c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J12). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp proof-like
impression on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
It has been estimated that no more than 174 examples of the 10c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public.
With 1984 P.F. certificate (Image)
30c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J13). Original gum, radiant color and detailed
impressionVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
It has been estimated that no more than 179 examples of the 30c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public. The vast majority of surviving original-gum examples are faulty.
With 1971 P.F. certificate (Image)
50c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J14). Original gum, lightly hinged, essentially perfect
centering, deep shade and sharp impression on bright white
paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WONDERFUL CHOICE CONDITION FOR THE RARE 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRIINTING.
It has been estimated that no more than 179 examples of the 50c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public.
With 1965, 1999 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image)
50c Bright Claret (J28). Mint
N.H., Brilliant color on bright paper, unusually wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS WIDE-MARGINED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE, SCOTT J28.
With 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image)
1c Vermilion (J29). Mint
N.H., incredibly fresh color, sharp impression showing intricate detailing
in the background machinework, well-centered for any Bureau issue, but
especially so for this rare stampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE ONLY SUPERBLY-CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. ONE OF THE FINEST ONE-CENT VERMILION 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU POSTAGE DUE STAMPS EXTANT.
Ex Golin. With 1982 and 1992 P.F. certificates (Image)
1c Vermilion (J29).
Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered. fresh, lovely
bright colorEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1894 ONE-CENT VERMILION POSTAGE DUE IS RARE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
2c Vermilion (J30). Mint
N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide
marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT VERMILION 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE POSTAGE DUE.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Image)
3c Deep Claret (J47). Mint
N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, unusually wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK POSTAGE DUE.
Despite its relatively modest catalogue value, this is one of the most difficult values to obtain in superb Mint N.H. condition.
With 1986 P.F. certificate (Image)