5¢ brick red, type I (27), neat black Louisiana town cancellation, particularly well centered example with captivating deep rich color, much more intense than normally found on this issue, Very Fine; 1976 and 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott $1,700.
The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660
Daniel F. Kelleher's sale 660 - Our "Flagship" sale of United States stamps, plus stamps and postal history from U.S. Possessions, British Commonwealth, Europe and Colonies, Asia and Middle East, and Latin America. Of particular note are:
- The "Indy" Collection of Quality Graded United States Singles
- The "Easton" Collection of United States and Worldwide
- The Salisbury/Lovitz Collection of Imperial Russia
- The "Lion" Collection of Persia
- The Rudolph P. Laubenheimer master engraver archive.
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Lot #2056 - united states 1857 issue
5¢ bright red brown, type I (28b), light red cancellation, absolutely brilliant color, a fresh and affordable example of this difficult and often misidentified shade; tiny corner crease at upper left, and a short perf at upper left, V.G.-Fine; 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,575.
Lot #2057 - united states 1857 issue
5¢ orange brown, type II (30), o.g., small hinge remnant, handsome example in pristine condition, with alluring rich color and a fine detailed impression, V.G.-Fine; 2014 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,250.
Lot #2058 - united states 1857 issue
10¢ green, type IV (34), Pos. 86L1 - showing recut at top of stamp, impressive red and black cancellations, well centered with brilliant color, a striking example of this elusive type IV stamp, scarce when found with two colorful postmarks, Very Fine; 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,425.
Lot #2059 - united states 1857 issue
12¢ black, plate I (36), o.g., small hinge remnant, decent example of the difficult plate I stamp with completely outer frame lines, extremely fresh condition; couple short perfs, V.G.-Fine; 2013 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,900.
Lot #2060 - united states 1857 issue
12¢ black, plate I (36), black town cancellation, desirable example with enormous margin at left side of stamp, completely sound and attractive, Very Fine. Scott $350.
Lot #2061 - united states 1857 issue
24¢ gray lilac (37), o.g., previously hinged, an impressive top quality example of this difficult stamp, beautifully centered amid generous margins, with alluring rich color, Very Fine; 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,400.
Lot #2062 - united states 1857 issue
24¢ gray (37a), disturbed o.g., handsome example of the true gray shade with bold rich color; light horizontal crease, V.G.-Fine; 2013 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,400.
Lot #2063 - united states 1857 issue
30¢ orange (38), o.g., previously hinged, lovely example with ravishing rich color, sound and attractive stamp, Fine; 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,150.
Lot #2064 - united states 1857 issue
30¢ orange (38), pretty red grid cancellation, sensational centering and fiery bright color, a very appealing stamp - especially with the colored cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott $475.
Lot #2065 - united states 1857 issue
30¢ orange (38), unusually light black segmented cork cancellation, sensational example with near perfect centering and dynamite rich color, rarely found with such extraordinary centering; light diagonal crease at lower right does not affect this stamp's outstanding appearance, otherwise Very Fine; 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80. Scott $425. SMQ $475 in the grade of VF-80.
Lot #2066 - united states 1857 issue
90¢ blue (39), large part o.g., decent example of this popular stamp, with splendid fresh color and nice eye appeal; reperforated at top, V.G.; 2014 Weiss certificate. Scott $3,000.
Lot #2067 - united states 1857 issue
90¢ blue (39), small part o.g., incredibly fresh 90 cent Washington with robust color, very pleasing stamp available for a decent price; small thin spot at top center of stamp, V.G.-Fine. Scott $3,000.
Lot #2068 - united states 1857 issue
90¢ blue (39), blue cancellation, a nice example of this rarely offered genuinely used stamp, of which only 180 have been certified genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, one of the more attractive used examples of the 90 cent 1857 issue that was in use for only one year and were demonetized in 1861 due to the Civil War; small fault expertly repaired, Fine appearance; 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott $11,400.
Lot #2069 - united states 1857 issue
90¢ blue (39), light black cancellation, a nice appearing example of this notoriously difficult genuinely used stamp, with fabulous rich color; as most of the 180 known used examples are faulty from one degree to another, the example offered here is a very pleasing copy of this rarity; repaired, rebacked, and reperforated, also portions on the cancellation added, Fine appearance; 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $11,000.
Lot #2070 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1¢-90¢ Reprints complete, plate proofs on card (40P4-47P4), quite possibly the finest known set of these beautiful card proofs; each well cut from the sheet with generous margins and spectacular colors; as nice on the back as they are on the front as there aren't any hinge marks or blemishes that usually plague this issue; a matchless GEM QUALITY set that would please the most discerning collector, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $580...
Lot #2071 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
12¢ greenish black, Reprint (44), without gum as issued, attractive example of this scarce 1875 reprint, of which only 489 were reportedly sold, featuring nice centering for this issue and robust color; short perfs at bottom right, and a toned spot on the reverse, otherwise Fine; 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,750.
Lot #2072 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
90¢ deep blue, Reprint (47), without gum as issued, gorgeous deep rich color, a nice example of this incredibly scarce reprint, of which only 454 were sold, a difficult stamp to find in any condition; painted over toned spot at right is virtually invisible to the naked eye, and reperforated at left, otherwise Fine; 2013 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $4,000.
Lot #2073 - united states 1861 first designs
3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown rose (65-E15h), complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, o.g., lightly hinged, brilliant color in pristine condition, Fine. Scott $550.
Lot #2074 - united states 1861 first designs
10¢ dark green, First Design (62B), gorgeous light black cancellation, absolutely gorgeous stamp with deep prooflike color, completely sound and very attractive, scarce thus, as this issue is rarely found with such lovely qualities, F.-V.F.; 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,600.
Lot #2075 - united states 1861 first designs
10¢ dark green, First Design (62B), lightly struck black cancellation, radiant rich shade, a handsome example of this difficult stamp; shallow hinge thin spots only show in fluid, Fine appearance. Scott $1,600.
Lot #2076 - united states 1861 first designs
10¢ dark green, First Design (62B), light black "San Francisco" town cancellation, gorgeous rich shade, except for the reperfing this stamp is sound and attractive; reperforated at left, otherwise Fine. Scott $1,600.
Lot #2077 - united states 1861 first designs
10¢ dark green, First Design (62B), unusually light black cancellation, brilliant rich color, an affordable example of this scarce stamp; numerous small thin spots, and reperforated at right and bottom, V.G.-Fine; 2013 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,600.
Lot #2078 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861 plate proofs (63P4//77P3), three plate proofs; 63 and 69P4 with large balanced margins, and 77P3 with brilliant color; 77P3 with minor thin spot, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $125.
Lot #2079 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1¢ blue (63), o.g., lightly hinged, a gorgeous example with breathtaking bright color and finely etched impression, elusive like this, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 1991 P.F. certificate for this stamp when it was a left sheet margin single, the selvage having been subsequently removed. Scott $300.
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