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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 394 |
 V. R. Powell, 1c Black on
Buff, Cut to Shape (RO150a). Intense shade, usual faults associated
with this fragile paper, Fine appearance, only 21 are recorded in Aldrich
census, fifteen of which are faulty to some degree
(Image) |
2,500.00 | 1,300.00 | |
| 395 |
 D. M. Richardson, 3c
Vermilion, Old Paper (RO156a). Deep rich color, tied by ms. "A. H.
Sept. 4/65" and used with 2c Bank Check, perforated (R5c) on
application for license to sell intoxicating liquors in less quantity than
a quart at at time, used in St. Joseph Ind., some toning around perfs from
gum, Very Fine, rare use of the Match stamp on a revenue document (Image) |
E. 200-300 | 180.00 | |
| 395A | D. M. Richardson, Collection Balance (RO154/RO157). Incl. Nos. RO154a, RO155a, RO155b, RO155e, RO156a, RO157a, RO157b, RO157e, also RO155P1, RO155P3, also RO157a used as tax payment on a receipt, few faults, appear Fine-Very Fine | E. 200-300 | 375.00 | |
| 396 |
 William Roeber, 1c Blue,
Rouletted (RO162d). Vertical pair, deep rich color, Very Fine and
choice, scarce multiple, the largest multiple in Joyce was also a vertical
pair, Scott Retail as singles (Image) |
220.00 | 500.00 | |
| 397 |
 San Francisco Match Co., 12c
Blue, Silk Paper (RO165b). Choice centering, deep rich color, small
thin spot, appears Very Fine, an attractive example of this beautiful issue
(Image) |
500.00 | 2,200.00 | |
| 398 |  |
 Washington Match Co., 1c
Black, Silk Paper (RO181b). Block of twelve, original gum, few h.r.,
one stamp at top small thin spot and light crease, few perf separations
sensibly reinforced, Fine, attractive and scarce multiple, Scott Retail as
singles (Image) |
600.00 | 90.00 |
| 399 |
 Wilmington Parlor Match Co.,
1c Black, Silk Paper (RO182b). A significant number of large silk
fibers and on a different paper than the following lot, intense shade and
proof-like impression, light diagonal crease and small thin spot at
topVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT WILMINGTON PARLOR MATCH CO. ISSUE ON SILK PAPER. THIS MAY WELL BE THE FINEST EXAMPLE IN EXISTENCE. For many years this was thought to be unique. There are now 8 examples recorded in the Aldrich book, of which 6 are faulty. The Joyce sale contained only one with similar centering and with a thin spot and perfs scissors-trimmed at bottom left (it was described as the finest recorded example). This is the first example we have offered since keeping computerized records. (Image) |
6,000.00 | 14,000.00 | |
| 400 |
 Wilmington Parlor Match Co.,
1c Black, Experimental Silk Paper (RO182e). Sharp impression, light
creases, appears Fine (Image) |
225.00 | 550.00 | |
| 401 |
 Wise & Co., 1c Black, Old
Paper (RO183a). Intense shade, short perf and expertly sealed tear at
top left, otherwise Fine, scarce, only 23 are recorded in Aldrich census (Image) |
1,750.00 | 1,100.00 | |
| 402 |
 Zisemann, Griesheim & Co., 1c
Green, Old Paper (RO185a). Deep rich color, choice centering for this
difficult issue, completely soundVERY FINE AND CHOICE. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE ONE-CENT GREEN ZISEMANN, GRIESHEIM & CO. MATCH ISSUES IN EXISTENCE. The Aldrich book records only 19 examples of this rarity. Of these only 6 are sound. He notes that many examples are stained and faded and that fresh examples (such as the one offered here) are truly rare. The single Joyce copy had a very noticeable short perf at left. (Image) |
1,750.00 | 4,250.00 | |
| 403 |
 Zisemann, Griesheim & Co., 1c
Ultramarine, Old Paper (RO185u). Bright color, short perf at left and
tiny pinhole, otherwise Fine, scarce, only 12 are recorded in the Aldrich
book (Image) |
800.00 | 1,800.00 |