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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 536 |
 Dr. M. A. Simmons, 1c Black,
Silk Paper, Wmk. Paper (RS223b, RS224d). Choice centering, second
original gum, h.r., Very Fine and choice examples of the two less-expensive
examples of these issues (the only other catalogues $9,500.00) (Image) |
220.00 | 425.00 | |
| 537 |
 Dr. E. L. Soule & Co.,
Syracuse Wrapper, 1c Blue, Old Paper, Foreign Entry (RS227a var).
Showing foreign entry of the design of No. RT1, somewhat defective with
thins and creases, still Fine, scarce foreign entry which is unpriced in
Scott (Image) |
E. 200-300 | 300.00 | |
| 538 |
 Syracuse Wrapper, 1c
Ultramarine, Old Paper (RS227u). Large margins to just in, somewhat
defective with soiling, small tears, thins and creases, otherwise Fine,
scarce, only 26 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which 18 are faulty (Image) |
700.00 | 750.00 | |
| 539 |
 H. R. Stevens, 6c Black, Pink
Paper (RS230c). Choice centering with wide margins, intense shade and
impression, fresh and Very Fine (Image) |
110.00 | 350.00 | |
| 540 |
 Jas. Swaim, 8c Orange, Old
Paper, Die Cut (RS233a). Rich color, usual faults incl. creases, tears
and thin spots, otherwise Very Fine, 26 of the 38 recorded in Aldrich
census have faults (Image) |
350.00 | 375.00 | |
| 541 |
 Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange, Wmk.
Paper (RS234d). Large margins to clear, deep rich color, clear
watermark, light vertical crease, small thin spot, appears Very Fine,
scarce, only 35 examples are recorded in the Aldrich book (Image) |
1,500.00 | 1,200.00 | |
| 542 |
 Wm. Swaim, 8c Orange, Silk
Paper, Wmk. Paper, Die Cut (RS235b, RS235d two). Bright colors, usual
faults associated with these issues, appear Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
640.00 | 300.00 | |
| 543 |
 Dr. G. W. Swett, 4c Green,
Perforated, Silk Paper (RS237b). Choice centering, rich color, small
thin spot at right, appears Very Fine (Image) |
225.00 | 600.00 | |
| 544 |
 Dr. G. W. Swett, 4c Green,
Perf and Die Cut, Silk Paper (RS238b). Rich color, light vertical
crease and tiny thin speck, appears Very Fine, only 34 are recorded in the
Aldrich book (of which 18 are faulty) (Image) |
400.00 | 400.00 | |
| 545 |
 Dr. G. W. Swett, 4c Green,
Perf and Die Cut, Wmk. Paper (RS238d). Bright color, choice centering
for this difficult issue, completely soundVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT DR. G. W. SWETT PERF AND DIE CUT ISSUE ON WATERMARKED PAPER. ONLY THREE ARE REPORTED TO BE SOUND. The Aldrich book records a total of 9 copies, of which 6 are faulty. This is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records. Small "L.R." backstamp. Signed E. Stern. (Image) |
2,750.00 | 5,000.00 | |
| 545A |
 John L. Thompson, 25c Black
Package Label. Affixed to circular datelined Troy, N.Y., July 22, 1857,
explaining the need to distribute new package labels to thwart
counterfeiting, the label has John E. Gavit imprint, address leaf to
Philadelphia with 3c Dull Red (11), large margins to slightly in,
tied by "Troy N.Y. Paid Aug. 21, 1857" circular datestamp, folds thru
label, Very Fine, Tolman's notes indicate five or six known (reported in
American Revenuer, Oct. 1998) (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 | 0.00 |