1851-52, 1¢-12¢, group of 5 different (7, 9, 11, 14, 17), horizontal pairs, each with neat cancellation, a lovely appearing group; small hidden faults of little consequence, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott $1,507 Estimate $400 - 600.
Flagship Sale #663
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Flagship Sale #663
A "Flagship" sale featuring stamps and postal history of the U.S. and Possessions, British Commonwealth, Europe and Colonies, Asia, Middle East & Latin America, and Philatelic Literature, including the M.G. Wooley collection of U.S. stamps, postal cards and errors, freaks and oddities, also the "Boca" collection of quality Canada and Canadian Provinces, plus exceptional Ryukyus and Afghanistan.
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Lot #1215 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
Lot #1216 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), large part o.g., tremendous example featuring immense margins including portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, with an incredible depth of color, among the prettiest examples you'll ever see on this issue; tiny thin spot barely visible, otherwise Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott $1,050 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #1217 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type III, "curl on shoulder" variety (8), position 11R4, neatly struck black cancellation, with incredibly intense plate 4 color, printed on clean white paper, a very pleasing example of the elusive "curl on shoulder" variety, F.-V.F.; 1985 and 2000 P.F. certificates.
Scott $2,250 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #1218 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), position 43R4, neat black town cancellation, lovely example of this exceedingly difficult and undervalued stamp, showing type characteristics at bottom, with vibrant rich shade; a sound and beautiful showpiece; tiny scuff, otherwise Very Fine; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900 Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1219 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), a magnificent horizontal pair, canceled light New Orleans circular datestamp, huge margins all around with bits of five of the six adjacent stamps visible, an absolutely Superb Gem; 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott $220 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #1220 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), vertical pair, neatly struck black town cancellation, well margined multiple with tantalizing color, Very Fine; 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott $210 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1221 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (11), o.g., previously hinged, impressive fresh stamp with warm rich color, sound and attractive, Very Fine; 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott $275 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1222 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (11), position 91R4, bottom left single, neat cancellation, desirable position piece showing complete center line in margin at left, extremely fresh, Very Fine; 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $15 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1223 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ dull red, types I & II (11, 11A), attractive group of 7 examples, each with a different postmark, "Steam" or "Steamship" cancellations; couple tiny hidden faults, otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $295 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1224 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (11), twenty stamps, unchecked for shades, cancels or varieties, decent potential for the savvy bidder, F.-V.F.
Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1225 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A), bottom left single, o.g., lightly hinged, brilliantly colored example, a handsome position piece that would make a great addition to any collector of the 3 cent 1851 issue, Fine.
Scott $275 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1226 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A), gorgeous green town cancellation, impressive example with a gorgeous colored postmark; trivial crease, Very Fine appearance.
Scott $240 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1227 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), nice light cancellation, good looking four margin copy with radiant rich color, Very Fine.
Scott $700 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #1228 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), town cancel, three large margins, close, but well clear at top, F.-V.F.; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $700 Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1229 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), horizontal strip of 4, removed pen cancel, lovely unused-appearing strip displaying rich color and impression; added margin and other repairs, lovely Very Fine appearance, strips of four are scarce; 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $4,075 strip of 3 plus 1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #1231 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type I (13), black grid cancellation, desirable type I stamp, a flawless sound stamp with exquisite detail, Very Fine; 2003 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $925 Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #1232 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), unused without gum, extremely attractive top quality example with astounding rich color, a very pleasing example of this tough type II stamp, Extremely Fine; 1982 P.F. certificate for this stamp when it had disturbed original gum and some light toning in left margin, the gum has subsequently been removed to freshen the stamp and dissipate the toning.
Scott $1,800 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #1233 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), horizontal pair, light grid cancels, F.-V.F.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1234 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), light town cancel, Very Fine.
Scott $160 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1235 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), horizontal pair, light red and black cancels, choice impression amidst generous margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $350 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1236 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), horizontal strip of 3, beautiful red town and lightened manuscript cancellations, fabulous well margined multiple with lovely rich color, the center and right stamps being particularly choice; small faults, Very Fine appearance; 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $650 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1237 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), position 64L1, displaying unmistakable type IV recut at both top and bottom, unused without gum, sharp detailed impression; small horizontal crease at right, Fine appearance, the most desirable position and truly a rare unused stamp missing from the most advanced collections; 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $18,000 with premium for position Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Lot #1238 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), black grid cancellation, exuberant deep rich color, a nice appearing example of this elusive stamp; small corner crease at top right, otherwise Very Fine; 1987 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,650 Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #1239 - u.s. stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black (17), attractive blue town cancellation, desirable example with jet-black color nicely contrasting with the colorful postmark, a pretty stamp showing a bit of the adjoining stamp at top, Very Fine.
Scott $275 Estimate $200 - 300.
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