5¢ red brown and 10¢ black, Die Proof Set (1-2), accompanying article notes that there are only 99 such sets, without gum as issued, Very Fine; 2003 Mystic Photo certificate.
US, British and Worldwide with Collections #640
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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions US, British and Worldwide with Collections #640
Auction 640 of US, British and Worldwide with Collections contains an extensive selection of U.S. and worldwide stamps, postal history and collections, including:
- U.S. singles and plate blocks from the Mendocino Collection - part 1.
- The John H. Cline Collection of U.S. singles and plate number singles/blocks - part 1.
- British Commonwealth including Great Britain, Canada and an exceptional Ireland collection with early proofs, essays and precursors.
- The Stanley S. Luft Exhibition Collection of Occupied Alsace and Lorraine 1870-1872.
- The Paul Magid Collection of Imperial Airways Services in Africa.
- Additional properties covering the globe.
- Hundreds and hundreds of collection lots.
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Lot #7 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), part o.g., extremely fresh and appealing example of this tremendously difficult stamp, with particularly strong color, with small flaws that are difficult to detect, a not too shabby example of our first regularly issued postage stamp; small faults, including small shallow thin spots that only show when dipped in fluid, and faint vertical creasing caused by the presence of the crackly original gum - most of...
Lot #8 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), gorgeous double struck red town cancels, very fresh, rich color, beautiful choice, eye catching example, Extremely Fine. Scott $750.
Lot #9 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b), extremely attractive red grid cancellation, extraordinary top quality example in the true orange brown shade, fiery bright shade with detailed impression, as pretty an example as you'll ever see, Extremely Fine. Scott $900.
Lot #10 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b), blue grid cancellation, extremely handsome example with nice contrast of the gorgeous orange brown shade and the colorful cancel, a flawless sound high quality example, Very Fine; 2000 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $935.
Lot #11 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b), red grid cancellation, fiery bright and unmistakable orange brown shade, very pretty; tiny thin and slight crease along bottom right corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $900.
Lot #12 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black, Sperati forgery (2 var.), without cancel and with privately applied gum, large margins all around including sheet margin at left, Extremely Fine; signed in pencil by Sperati, 2006 P.F. certificate.
Lot #13 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black, "harelip" variety (2 var.), position 57L1, desirable red cancellation, attractive example of this impressive variety, with deep color; small thin spot, Very Good to Fine; 2000 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,500.
Lot #14 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (2), intense red grid, almost a "red paint" cancellation, extremely fresh and appealing four margin copy, featuring breathtaking rich color; small thin spots, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000.
Lot #15 - united states 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (2), cleaned manuscript cancel, four ample margins, fresh and bright with detailed impression; tiny scissor cut lower right corner, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,000.
Lot #16 - united states 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), without gum as issued, delightful example of this elusive stamp, a marvelous well margined stamp featuring warm rich color, Very Fine, only 4,779 sold; 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $825.
Lot #17 - united states 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), without gum as issued, handsome four margin copy, with bright vivid color; small thin spot, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 4,779 examples sold. Scott $825.
Lot #18 - united states 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black, plate proof on India (4P3), impressive example mounted on American Bank Note Co. card, vibrant color and impression, Very Fine. Scott $250.
Lot #19 - united states 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), corner margin single, without gum as issued, a remarkable GEM QUALITY showpiece featuring huge margins and gorgeous rich color, deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of the finest examples of the 3,883 copies sold; 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95, 1 of 8 examples attaining this impressive grade, with only 3 others grading higher,...
Lot #20 - united states 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), without gum as issued, very pretty example with brilliant color and razor sharp impression, an eye catching stamp; trivial crease along top right corner, otherwise Very Fine, only 3,883 examples sold; 2000 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $1,000.
Lot #21 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 5R1E, neat black grid cancellation, choice example of this rare stamp, gorgeous rich shade, design clearly showing type characteristics at bottom; corner thins and margin tears, otherwise Fine to Very Fine; 2000 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $9,500.
Lot #22 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 52R2, showing a plate flaw in head, regummed, ample to large margins, Fine; 2012 Doporto photo certificate. Scott $375.
Lot #23 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), "A" relief, deep indigo shade, possibly from plate 3, o.g. with several cracks in gum somewhat affecting the paper, ample to large margins except just touching at top left, Fine to Very Fine; 2010 Doporto photo certificate. Scott $1,000.
Lot #24 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 70R2, on thinner paper, unused without gum, clear to large margins except touching at left, Fine; 2011 Doporto photo certificate. Scott $325.
Lot #25 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, double transfer (7 var.), position 61R2, New Orleans town cancel, large margins all around including sheet margin at left, Extremely Fine; 2012 Doporto photo certificate.
Lot #26 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, double transfer (7 var.), position 48R, New Orleans town cancel, clear margins except touching at bottom; light vertical creases at left, otherwise Fine; 2011 Doporto photo certificate. Scott $160.
Lot #27 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, types II & IIIa (7, 8A, 7), vertical strip of 3, plate 1E, light black Ohio town cancellations, attractive example with dazzling color; small thins and creases, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,200 for singles.
Lot #28 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), strip of 3, light black cancellation, extremely desirable multiple, with fabulous rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $525.
Lot #29 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), strip of 3, neatly struck black grid cancellations, brilliant fresh multiple cut from the sheet showing a large portion of the stamps at top; couple light creases, otherwise Fine. Scott $525.
Lot #30 - united states 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), block of 8, manuscript cancellation, spectacular multiple with bold rich color, a striking piece; numerous cuts and slices neatly covered by pieces of hinges, Very Good. Scott $1,375 for strips and a pair.
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