1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Block of 4, full o.g., exceptional centering amid typically tight margins, strong bold color; small tear in bottom left stamp and some slight oxidation, otherwise Very Fine, a handsome and very rare original gum multiple of the 1857 3¢ Rose Type I issue.
Scott No. 25; $14,000.
Catalog value: Scott $14,000
Auction # 56 - THE WESTPEX SALE
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 56 - THE WESTPEX SALE
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Lot #1658 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
Lot #1659 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Horizontal pair, town cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, bright vibrant color, Extremely Fine, an outstanding gem pair which is quite rare in this condition, with 2013 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (90).
Scott No. 25; $300.
Catalog value: Scott $300
Lot #1660 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type II, overprinted "Specimen". Exceptional centering with perf well clear of design, bright color; tiny margin thin at left, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 26SI; $4,000.
ONE OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 3¢ PERFORATED TYPE II ISSUE MANUSCRIPT SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
Catalog value: Scott $4,000
Lot #1661 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type II, overprinted "Specimen". Without period, strong color, Very Fine and rare, ex Lewenthal, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 26SA; $1,000.
Catalog value: Scott $1,000
Lot #1662 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. O.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins with perforations clear of design at top and bottom, rich vibrant color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a marvelous never hinged stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. Graded encapsulation (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,050).
Scott No. 26; $65 for hinged.
Catalog value: Scott $65 for hinged
Lot #1663 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centered amid large margins with perfs well clear of design at top and bottom, strong bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 26; $65 for o.g.
Catalog value: Scott $65 for o.g.
Lot #1664 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, quadruple plate flaw. Positions 17-19L28, center stamp in horizontal strip of 3, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, bright color, Very Fine and attractive, listed but unpriced in the Scott catalog, with a used example cataloging $2,000, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 26 var.; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC PLATE FLAWS ON...
Lot #1665 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, double transfer and line through "Postage" and "Three Cents". Position 87R15, also showing doubling of all four rosette centers, blue town cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 26 var.; $2,500.
A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND DRAMATIC DOUBLE TRANSFER VARIETY.
Catalog value: Scott $2,500
Lot #1666 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Vertical strip of 5, town cancels, well centered, strong color; bottom stamp with small perf flaws, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive and rare multiple, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1667 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV. Left frameline double, blue town cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, with P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 26A; $153.
Catalog value: Scott $153
Lot #1668 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Town cancel, just touching at bottom with well balanced margins around, strong bold color, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 29; $375.
Catalog value: Scott $375
Lot #1669 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Bold bluish green grid cancel, beautiful rich deep color, Very Fine, Scott catalog list a premium for a green cancellation at $400 on this issue, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 29; $375 for normal.
Catalog value: Scott $375 for normal
Lot #1670 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1860, 5¢ brown, type II. O.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), choice centering with nicely balanced margins around, beautifully deep rich color, exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine, a wonderful mint stamp in such pristine condition, with 1984, 2003 and 2013 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $4,750).
Scott No. 30A; $2,200.
Catalog value: Scott $2,200
Lot #1671 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1860, 5¢ brown, type II. Bold sharp red grid cancel, remarkably intense rich color, attractively centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a gorgeous used stamp, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 30A; $275.
Catalog value: Scott $275
Lot #1672 - united states postage stamps 1857 3¢-5¢ issues
1860, 5¢ brown, type II. Blue Baltimore town cancel, attractively centered amid wide margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 30A; $305.
Catalog value: Scott $305
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