5-10¢ red brown, plate proof on India (1-2P3), handsome "set" of these scarce proofs, 5 cent with black and the 10 cent with red "Specimen" overprints; couple trivial thins typical of the fragile India paper, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott $1,200.
The "Flagship" sale of United States stamps #660
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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 #2006 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ red brown (1), unused without gum, choice example with warm rich color, extremely scarce unused stamp; small crease and a small scissors cut at top, otherwise Very Fine; 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,400.
Lot #2007 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ pale brown (1), beautiful strike of red "way 5" cancellation, magnificent example of the scarce and easily misidentified pale brown shade, a marvelous stamp nicely contrasted by the well struck postmark, a "must have" for the 1847 specialist, as this desirable color variety is incredibly elusive; light creases are of little consequence considering how scarce this pale brown shade is, especially with such a desirable cancellation,...
Lot #2008 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ red brown (1), red grid cancellation, decent example with warm rich color; small thin bottom right corner, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott $425.
Lot #2009 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ red brown (1), horizontal pair, light black grid cancellations, extremely attractive multiple with exemplary color and clear impression, Very Fine. Scott $1,050.
Lot #2010 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ dark brown (1a), deeply etched impression on bright white paper with rich luxuriant color, socked on the nose fancy blue "paid" in scroll, a magnificent example, Very Fine. Scott $800.
Lot #2011 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ dark brown (1a), neatly struck red grid cancellation, lovely example of the desirable dark brown shade; slight oxidation of little consequence, otherwise F.-V.F.; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $800.
Lot #2012 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ orange brown (1b), scarcer black grid cancellation, desirable example of the elusive orange brown shade, with finely detailed impression, Very Fine; 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-80. Scott $1,000.
Lot #2013 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ orange brown (1b), lovely red grid cancellation plus a trace of manuscript pen cancellation at top right corner of stamp, exceedingly fresh and choice example of this desirable orange brown shade, with four generous margins and warm rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $900.
Lot #2014 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black, large die proof on India Sperati reproduction (2P1 var.), attractive reproduction by Sperati, numbered "138 in ink on reverse, a handsome example by one of the most popular forgers in philately, Extremely Fine.
Lot #2015 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black (2), regummed over small faults, decent example of this rarely offered unused stamp, with breathtaking rich color, a rare chance to obtain an attractive copy of this desirable stamp; few margin tears, some not readily apparent creases and other minor faults, F.-V.F. appearance; 1995 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $15,000 for no gum.
Lot #2016 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black (2), lightly struck blue grid cancellation, extremely attractive top quality example with 4 four nicely balanced margins and resplendent fresh color, a great stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 1981 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $1,050. SMQ $1,200 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Lot #2017 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black (2), light red cancellation, extremely fresh and choice, a sound and attractive well margined example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000.
Lot #2018 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black (2), lovely red grid cancellation, nicely balanced margins all around, an immaculate top quality example of this popular stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $1,000. SMQ $1,200 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Lot #2019 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black (2), neatly struck red grid cancellation, attractive four margin example with exceptionally bold color and sharp impression, showing some interesting plate scratches along the right side margin of the stamp, Very Fine; 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,000.
Lot #2020 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black (2), lightly struck red grid cancellation, sharp clear impression and vivid color printed on nicely blued paper, attractive; trivial thin spot shows when dipped in fluid, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $1,000.
Lot #2021 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black (2), vertical pair, gorgeous light red cancellations, exceedingly fresh and choice example of this extremely elusive vertical pair with breathtaking brilliant color, margins a bit tight to touching along the left side, otherwise a remarkable pair with gorgeous color; some faint manuscript offset on reverse mostly confined to the bottom stamp is of little consequence and isn't mentioned on the accompanying certificate,...
Lot #2022 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ red brown, Reproduction (3), without gum as issued, beautiful example of this highly sought after stamp, featuring captivating color and nicely balanced margins, only 4,779 examples sold, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 1982 A.P.S., and 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $825. SMQ $950 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Lot #2023 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ red brown, Reproduction (3), without gum as issued, outstanding example of this popular stamp that seems to always bring full Scott when offered at public auction, perfectly centered with fabulous deep rich color, quite elusive - as only 4,779 examples were reportedly sold, Extremely Fine. Scott $825.
Lot #2024 - united states 1847 issue
5¢ red brown, Reproduction (3), without gum as issued, nicely centered with warm rich color, an elusive and popular stamp as only 4,779 examples were ever sold; ink at bottom of reverse barely shows through to the face at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $825.
Lot #2025 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black, Reproduction (4), without gum as issued, spectacular GEM QUALITY example of this scarce stamp, of which only 3,883 examples were sold, with nice big margins and a mirror like impression, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb; 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. Scott $1,000. SMQ $2,750 in the grade of XF-Sup-95.
Lot #2026 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black, Reproduction (4), without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh and choice example of this popular 1875 reproduction, featuring astounding rich color, premium quality example with only 3,883 sold, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $1,000. SMQ $1,250 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Lot #2027 - united states 1847 issue
10¢ black, Reproduction (4), without gum as issued, incredibly fresh and attractive example of this desirable 1875 reproduction, with dazzling color, only 3,883 sold, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000.
Lot #2028 - united states 1851 issue
1¢ blue, type II (7), neat black town cancellation, phenomenal top quality stamp, with gorgeous rich color and large balanced margins, the quintessential example of this 1851 type II Franklin, Extremely Fine to Superb; 1987 P.F.C and 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95. Scott $145. SMQ $800 in the grade of XF-Sup-95.
Lot #2029 - united states 1851 issue
1¢ blue, type II (7), incredible "Mobile, Ala" red paint cancellation, well margined example with warm rich color and a sensational postmark, Extremely Fine. Scott $165.
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