1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), top left single, sock on the nose small Boston "Paid" in grid cancellation, fabulous position piece with captivating rich color and prooflike impression, showing center line; an exquisite example that would please any 1851 specialist, F.-V.F.; 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $165 Estimate $200 - 300.
Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655
Daniel F. Kelleher's "Flagship" sale, with over 1300 lots of U.S., British and Worldwide stamps and postal history - US Commemorative Plate blocks, Airmail, Confederacy, U.S. Possessions, British Commonwealth and worldwide.
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Lot #155 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
Lot #156 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), absolutely gorgeous red town cancellation, impressive example with striking color, a really intense shade, a really collectible example of this difficult stamp, Very Fine; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $170 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #157 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ experimental orange brown, type II (11A var.), beautiful light blue town cancel from "Philadelphia", absolutely gorgeous example in the desirable experimental orange brown shade, Pos. 83L1L, with four clear margins and sparkling color, quite elusive in this marvelous condition, Very Fine; 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott $425 Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #158 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A), Pos. 5-6, 15-16R2L, block of 4, neatly struck New Jersey town cancellation, handsome multiple with dazzling rich color, an extremely elusive and undervalued piece; couple of trivial light creases, V.G.-Fine.
Scott $1,000 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #159 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), without gum, exemplary example of this rarely offered unused stamp, completely sound and quite pleasing with tantalizing rich color printed on lily white paper, an extremely undervalued stamp, especially when found without any flaws, Fine; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $11,000 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Lot #160 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), horizontal pair, light black town and beat manuscript cancellations, vivid and fresh multiple, large margins including a small portion of the two adjoining stamps at top, F.-V.F.
Scott $350 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #161 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), neat black "San Francisco" town cancellation, handsome high quality example of this tough type IV stamp, showing clear recut at top, four neatly balanced margins and exquisite rich color, a sound and attractive stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,650 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #162 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), neatly struck black town cancellation, a really good looking example of this elusive type IV stamp, featuring abnormally large margins and mouthwatering rich color, a most pleasing stamp that would please any serious collector, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,650 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #163 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black (17), regummed over small faults, intense color and razor sharp impression, a really pretty stamp with a hidden fault that is only detectable when the stamp is dipped in fluid; small tear at top, Very Fine appearance; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #164 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black (17), small part o.g., excellent example of this exceedingly difficult mint stamp, with warm rich color, available at a very affordable price; small thin spots at top, and a light crease along bottom right corner, otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $6,250 for full o.g. Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #165 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black (17), neatly placed black grid cancellation, exemplary TOP QUALITY example of this tough stamp, with immense boardwalk margins and astounding fresh color, rarely offered with margins of this proportions, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95J. SMQ $1,250 in the grade of XF-Sup-95.
Scott $250 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #166 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black, part India paper variety (17 var.), light blue town cancellation, wonderfully fresh and choice example of this scarce part India paper variety, with warm rich color nicely contrasted by the colored postmark, Very Fine; 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,150 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #167 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black (17), brilliant "red paint" cancellation, gorgeous example with the deepest and richest color imaginable nicely contrasted by the colorful postmark, Very Fine.
Scott $290 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #168 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black (17), Pos. 43/53L1, vertical pair, lightly struck black grid cancellations, handsome multiple, much scarcer than a horizontal pair, Fine.
Scott $750 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #169 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black (17), strip of 4, plus a single, tied to piece by neat black grid cancellations with red "New Orleans" town cancels, impressive multiple on a nice size piece; slight toning at top affecting the left side of the vertical strip of four, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,450 AS 2 pairs and single Estimate $350 - 500.
Lot #170 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia (19), Pos. 100L4 showing full type characteristics at bottom, bottom margin single, disturbed o.g., tremendous example of this incredibly rare mint stamp, with gorgeous rich color and finely etched impression, this incredibly scarce mint example of type Ia is almost never found completely sound and choice like this stamp is; a wonderful opportunity to acquire an extraordinary example of this stamp, Fine; 1959 P.F...
Lot #171 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (23), lovely blue town cancellation, nice appearing type IV stamp showing clear recut at top, with extra intense color; thin spot and other small faults, Very Fine appearance; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $920 Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #172 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24), perfectly struck black Carrier cancellation, exemplary GEM quality example featuring large balanced margins and brilliant fresh color, a great stamp deserving placement in the finest collection, Superb.
Scott $53 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #173 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25), disturbed o.g., desirable example with warm rich color, a flawless example of this scarce mint 3 cent type I issue, F.-V.F.; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,750 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #174 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ rose, type II, major cracked plate variety (25A var.), major cracked plate, Pos. 84L5L showing plate crack running vertically along right side of the stamp, black town cancellation, impressive example; a rare stamp; reperforated at bottom, otherwise Fine; 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,500 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #175 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), o.g., never hinged, immaculate mint example with captivating rich color, in a wonderful state of preservation, just like it was just passed over the Post Office counter, unlisted in the Scott catalog in never hinged condition, scarce like this, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $65 for "hinged" Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #176 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), neat town cancellation, gorgeous well centered stamp with delightful color, quite elusive when found in such beautiful condition, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. SMQ $275 in the grade of XF-Sup-95.
Scott $9 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #177 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), mounted in a stock book, approximately 120 stamps, some with plating identification, some nice cancels including Paids, Chicopee star, Chicago supplementary mail, needs further research, please examine, F.-V.F.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #178 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), mounted in a small stock book, plating study, approximately 70 stamps with plating identification, perfect lot for the specialist, F.-V.F.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #179 - u.s. stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV (26A), wonderfully struck black town cancellation, extraordinary example of this incredibly difficult stamp, wide straddle margin single, Pos. 61R10L, showing nice double transfer through rosettes; large margins all around clearly showing the type characteristics of this often misidentified type IV stamp, and a stamp deserving placement in a collection of distinction, Extremely Fine; 2013 P.F. certificate....
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