1908, 1¢ black photo essay. Approved engravers model photographically reduced from original artwork, retouched in black ink, and mounted on thick gray cardboard, signed "GvLM Sept. 26th 1908" by Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer (in office March 1907 to March 1909), Very Fine and unique.
Scott No. 331-E1; $5,000.
Catalog value: Scott $5,000
Auction # 56 - THE WESTPEX SALE
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 56 - THE WESTPEX SALE
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for the West Coast's premier philatelic exhibition. For this special event we will be offering over 3700 lots, which will feature the Jewell Meyer Collection of Arizona Postal History, the Charles Meroni Collection of Panama Registered Mails, the Gerald Farrelly Collection of the 1c Washington-Franklin Issues and the Dr. William Litle Collection of Illustrated Gun Advertising Covers. The Worldwide includes a fine array of Western Europe and a wonderful selection of collection and balance lots.
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Lot #1980 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
Lot #1981 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, perf. 12 paper essay. Block of four, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine, One of only two recorded blocks of this paper essay, ex-Finkleburg.
Scott No. 331E; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1982 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green, large die proof. India paper die impressed on full size 151x201mm card, BEP "325531" handstamp on reverse; some soiling on card, F.-V.F., one of only three recorded.
Scott No. 331P1; $1,250.
Catalog value: Scott $1,250
Lot #1983 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green, China Clay Paper. Exceptionally well centered, rich color, o.g., Very Fine and choice, with 1982 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 331 var.; Estimate $300 - 400.
Recent research indicates that these items are perhaps not on China Clay paper, but rather printed on paper made with dirty water. The Philatelic Foundation will no longer issue certificates for this variety.
Lot #1984 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green, pre-perf fold-over. Upper right corner margin block of four, crazy perforations created by fold-over, intense color, o.g.; thin spot, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 331 var.; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1985 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green, double transfer. Variety shows in "One Cent" and the bottom of the bust, cancelled by grid, Fine and rare, listed but unpriced by Scott.
Scott No. 331 var.; Estimate $75 - 100.
Lot #1986 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green, pre-print and pre-perf fold-over. Lower right corner margin block of four, each with "Boston Mass." precancel, rich color, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 331 var.; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1987 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green. Booklet pane of six, position D with plate number "5037", exceptionally well centered, o.g.; some perf separations, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 331a; $225.
Catalog value: Scott $225
Lot #1988 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green. Tied by "Niagara Falls, N.Y., Falls Sta., Jun 2 1911" duplex on large unsealed Niagara's International Carnival cover to Mount Eden Cal. at the 1¢ per 2 ounce 3rd class printed matter rate, June 6th arrival backstamp; Very Fine and spectacular use.
Scott No. 331; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1989 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green. Used with 10¢ Special Delivery (E7), both tied by "Denver Colo. Aug 6 1909" duplexes on post card to Alliance Neb.; card crease and abrasion, F.-V.F., a scarce registered post card use with the 10¢ Merry Widow special delivery stamp.
Scott No. 331; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1990 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green. Mixed issue franking with 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) and 2¢ Hudson Fulton (372), all tied by barred oval duplexed with "Boston, Mass Nov 30 1910" cds on cover to the Postmaster at Kandahar, Afghanistan, cover returned to sender, various backstamps including "Refuse/Refused" framed handstamp and D.L.O. Bombay (1.25); Very Fine and fabulous destination.
Scott No. 331; Estimate $200 -...
Lot #1991 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green. Tied by "Fort De Soto Fla. Jul 11 1910" duplex on post card to Braddock Heights, Md., purple "Tampa Bay Quarantine" straightline handstamp; some toning around perfs caused by disinfection, Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 331; Estimate $150 - 200.
The Tampa Bay quarantine facility inspected arriving passengers and were sent to quarantine for medical reasons.
Lot #1992 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green. Used block of 12, tied by registry ovals on cover to Winchester, Mass., purple "Cambridge Sta., Boston, Mass., Nov 14 1910" cds, Very Fine, the largest recorded used multiple on cover.
Scott No. 331; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1993 - the gerald farrelly collection of the 1¢ washington - franklin issues 1908-1909 1c franklin issue - dl watermark - perf 12
1908, 1¢ green. Bottom pair from booklet pane, tied by "U.S.S. Mayflower, Oct 11 1910" duplex on triple-fold post card showing view of New York Harbor, sent at the letter rate due to internal writing, Very Fine, The U.S.S. Mayflower was the Presidential Yacht (PY-1).
Scott No. 331a; Estimate $100 - 150.
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