1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (79), manuscript penstroke cancellation, decent example of this scarce grilled all over stamp, much nicer than usually found; small faults as normally found on this notoriously difficult issue, otherwise Fine. Scott $1,500 for normal cancel.
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 #107 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (79), lighter than normal neat black cancellation, good looking example of this terribly difficult stamp, with extremely bright color; nibbed perfs as usually found on this impossible grilled all over issue, repair along right margin adding a small piece, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,500.
Lot #108 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (83), neatly struck unobtrusive black cancellation, choice example with warm rich color, a lovely C grill that normally doesn't come with such an attractive appearance; trivial light crease along upper left corner, otherwise Fine; 2010 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,100.
Lot #109 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (84), unused without gum, a more than acceptable example of this terribly difficult 2 cent D grill, way off centered as are all known examples of this rarity; pronounced creases and a thin spot, Very Good; 1973 P.F. certificate. Scott $6,500.
Lot #110 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (85B), part o.g., a presentable example of this rare stamp, Very Good to Fine; 1972 P.F. certificate. Scott $17,500.
Lot #111 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (85B), fancy blue geometric cancellation, nicely centered with sensational rich color, a breathtaking example that almost never comes pretty like this; trivial crease at top right corner is of little consequence on such a gorgeous Z grill, otherwise Very Fine; 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,450.
Lot #112 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (85B), bold black cancellation, dazzling rich shade, completely sound example, scarce thus, Fine. Scott $1,300.
Lot #113 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (85C), neat black cancellation, completely sound and attractive example of this extremely scarce 3 cent Z grill, with ravishing rich color, rarely found fault free - scarce thus, Fine to Very Fine; 2005 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $3,500.
Lot #114 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (85C), beautifully struck black circle of V's cancellation, fresh and rather appealing example of this notoriously difficult stamp, vivid rich shade, an excellent example of this tough 3 cent Z grill; corner creases present at top right and bottom left corners, Very Good; 1993 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $3,500.
Lot #115 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (85E), faint black cancellation, lovely rich shade, decent example of this terribly difficult Z grill; couple faint creases, Very Good to Fine. Scott $2,500.
Lot #116 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (86), unused without gum, incredibly fresh and choice example of this tough grilled issue, with large margins and captivating color, Very Fine. Scott $1,250.
Lot #117 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (86), neat black cancellation, appealing used example in flawless condition, well centered amid large margins with vibrant color, very pretty stamp, Very Fine; 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $475.
Lot #118 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (92), block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, decent example of this extremely scarce multiple, with wonderful rich color and full unblemished fresh gum, completely sound in every respect, Very Good. Scott $16,000.
Lot #119 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (95), disturbed o.g., impressive example of this elusive grilled stamp, with breathtaking Post Office fresh color, as pristine as the first day issued, Fine. Scott $3,500.
Lot #120 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (99), expertly regummed, flawless and attractive example of this incredibly elusive unused stamp, with intense color, much richer than normally encountered, Very Good to Fine; 1972 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $3,250.
Lot #121 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (101), neat black cancellation, premium appearance, particularly strong color and nice eye appeal; neatly reperforated at right and bottom margins to center-up the stamp, plus a small thin and light creases, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,250.
Lot #122 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (101), extremely light black cancellation, particularly choice appearing stamp, nice big margins and unusually rich color; trace of tiny tear at left only shows when dipped in fluid, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,250.
Lot #123 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 1¢ blue (102), disturbed o.g., pretty example with luscious color, scarce thus; reperforated at left, generally Fine to Very Fine, only 3,195 examples sold; 1973 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $850.
Lot #124 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 10¢ green (106), expertly regummed, fabulous fresh example of this rarely offered stamp, a flawless sound stamp that is exceedingly undervalued, Fine to Very Fine, only 451 were sold; 1970 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,650 for no gum.
Lot #125 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 24¢ deep violet (109), disturbed o.g. (glazed gum), particularly worthwhile example of this notoriously difficult 1875 Re-Issue, with robust color and sharp clear impression, a premium example, Fine to Very Fine, only 346 examples sold; 1974 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $6,000.
Lot #126 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorial issue complete, plate proofs on card (112P4-122P4), impressive well margined "set" of 10 different plate proofs on card, including the 15 cent value - #129P4, lovely group with vivid colors throughout; small toned spots present on reverse of each proof, showing on the face of a couple like the 30 cent value - at top and right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,015.
Lot #127 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), o.g., never hinged, unbelievable fresh and choice example in pristine mint condition, 144 years old and still looking good, unlisted in Scott in never hinged condition, Very Fine; 2013 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $250 for hinged.
Lot #128 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), light bright green cancellation, spectacular example with scarce colored cancel, with huge margins and brilliant color, simply spectacular, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2000 and 2012 P.F. certificates. Scott $418.
Lot #129 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), accumulation of 1250+ stamps, includes block of four, vertical strip of 5, strip of 4, five strips of 3, ten pairs, 25+ blue cancels, two reds, one possible unused, and some great cancels including leaf, negative star, "(PAID) ALL", mixed condition, please set aside some time to inspect, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a large lot of this popular stamp, Very Good to Very Fine. Scott $21,875+.
Lot #130 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 6¢ ultramarine (115), o.g., very lightly hinged, the freshest and choicest example one could ever imagine, with astounding rich color on bright white paper, scarce like this, Fine; 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded Fine-70, 1 of 3 at this grade, with only 14 others grading higher, according to P.S.E.'s population report. SMQ $1,200 in grade of Fine-70. Scott $2,750.
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