1867, 3¢ red, F. grill (Scott 94), vertical pair, blue spiral in serrated circle cancellations perfectly struck on both stamps, absolutely amazing multiple with a colorful fancy cancel unlike anything we have ever seen before; an exhibition quality showpiece; top stamp with pulled perforation at upper left, bottom stamp with handstamp on reverse showing faintly through on the front of the stamp, otherwise Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate....
The Knob Hill Collection #661
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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions The Knob Hill Collection #661
Daniel F. Kelleher's sale 661 - 497 lots features the "Knob Hill" Collection of United States and Confederate stamps, including many choice single stamps.
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Lot #103 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill, very thin paper (Scott 96 var.), expertly regummed, premium top quality example of this elusive "thin paper" variety, featuring beautiful centering, captivating color, and unusually large margins; a wonderful showpiece, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $900.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #104 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), light black cancellation, choice example with unusually deep rich color, sound and pleasing, Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $260.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #105 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (Scott 98), without gum, brilliant fresh stamp with lively rich shade, quite elusive when found completely sound in all respects, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #106 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), o.g., hinge remnant, remarkable fresh and choice example of this difficult F grill, with an incredible depth of color, scarce when found completely sound with full original gum, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $8,500.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #107 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), disturbed o.g., marvelous example of this incredibly rare mint stamp that is almost never found still possessing its full original gum, a choice stamp with excellent centering and delightful fresh color; trivial light soiling of little consequence, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $14,500.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Lot #108 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ blue (Scott 102), o.g., previously hinged, incredibly sharp impression and color on bright white paper amidst near-perfect centering and large jumbo margins; light horizontal crease and small margin tear hardly detract from this stamps delightful appearance, otherwise Extremely Fine, 1987 PF certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #109 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 5¢ brown (Scott 105), unused without gum, bold prooflike color and razor sharp impression, a pleasing example of this tough stamp, of which only 672 were sold; single short perf at the right, otherwise Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,225.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #110 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ black (Scott 107), o.g., hinged, good looking example of this exceedingly scarce 1875 re-issue, with clear mirror like impression and fresh full gum; single short perforation at upper right, otherwise Fine, only a mere 389 examples were reportedly sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $4,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #111 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ black (Scott 108), unused without gum, beautiful color and deeply etched impression, a handsome and sound example of this tough stamp, woefully undervalued in Scott catalog, Fine to Very Fine, only 397 examples were reportedly sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #112 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ dark violet (Scott 109), o.g., hinge remnants, fresh and choice example with brilliant color, scarce thus, a marvelous completely sound example of this 1875 re-issue, Fine to Very Fine, only 346 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $5,750.
Estimate $3,500 - 5,000.
Lot #113 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ brownish orange (Scott 110), expertly regummed, choice example with dynamite rich color, much more intense than normally encountered on this issue, an extremely elusive 1875 re-issue as only a mere 346 examples were reportedly sold; single slightly shorter perforation at the right, otherwise Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,800 for no gum.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #114 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ brownish orange (Scott 110), unused without gum, decent example of this scarce 1875 re-issue, with appealing rich color, available at a very affordable price; couple nibbed perforations along left and top margins, otherwise Fine, only 346 examples were reportedly sold.
Scott $2,800.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #115 - united states 1875 re-issue of the 1861-1866 issues
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ blue (Scott 111), part o.g., a very handsome example of this rare stamp; this stamp must have been hidden away in a collector's album for decades as the color and impression is simply amazing; a very pleasing example of this exceedingly rare 90 cent re-issue of which only 317 examples were sold; slight corner crease at lower right, and a short perforation at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E....
Lot #116 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh example with nice soft color, Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #117 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 3¢ ultramarine (Scott 114), near complete strike of the scarce Waterbury "Holly Sprig" cancellation, lovely example with a beautiful cancel, extremely fresh and choice, Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate.
Skinner-Eno PP-FL 15.
Scott $17.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #118 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 6¢ ultramarine (Scott 115), unused without gum, extremely fresh and appealing example printed on clean white paper, a beauty, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $950.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #119 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), expertly regummed, extremely large margins and beautiful centering, one of the freshest and choicest available, the accompanying P.S.E. certificate specifically describes this stamp as "genuine unused, O.G." - a $1,900.00 value in the Scott catalog, but this stamp is regummed, and is very impressive appearing, Extremely Fine, clear 1992 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $700 for no gum.
Estimate $750 -...
Lot #120 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), unused without gum, brilliant fresh example with choice centering, a very pretty stamp, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $700.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #121 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), unused without gum, lovely example of this elusive unused 1869 Pictorial issue, with warm rich colors and great eye appeal; neatly reperforated at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,250.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #122 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), neat black cancellation, immaculate example with unusually rich colors, a beautifully centered and sound stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $875.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #123 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (Scott 119), unused without gum, outstanding example with beautiful deep rich colors and superior centering, rarely does one find such a handsome example in completely sound condition, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,150.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #124 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 121), 5-point star cancellation, exceptionally large margins with delightful colors, a pretty stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2005 and 2014 P.F. certificates.
Scott $450.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #125 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), unused without gum, desirable example of this extremely elusive unused 90 cent Pictorial, with breathtaking fresh color and finely detailed impression, rare when found completely sound in all respects, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $4,000.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #126 - united states 1869 pictorial issue
1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), lightly struck black crossroads cancellation, fabulous example with clearly etched impression and excellent centering, a sound and attractive stamp that has mouthwatering rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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