1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 5¢ orange brown (Scott 42), without gum as issued, brilliant rich shade; short perforation at top left typical of this issue, Very Good to Fine, only 878 examples reportedly sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,200.
Estimate $500 - 750.
The Knob Hill Collection #661
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
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 #77 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
Lot #78 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green (Scott 43), without gum as issued, lively rich impression and color, Fine for the issue, only 516 printed, 1988 PSE certificate.
Scott $2,500.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #79 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (Scott 44), without gum as issued, handsome 1875 reprint with breathtaking rich color, completely sound and very choice, scarce thus, Fine, only 489 examples sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #80 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet (Scott 45), without gum as issued, impressive well centered example of this tough stamp, with beautifully balanced margins and elegant rich shade; short perf at the top left and one at the bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 479 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #81 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange (Scott 46), without gum as issued, eye catching rich color; reperforated along left and bottom margins, Very Good, only 346 sold, a very scarce 1875 reprint, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #82 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (Scott 47), without gum as issued, choice centering and bold color, an attractive and desirable 90 cent reprint; perf faults at left and a light red handstamp on reverse, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 454 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $4,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #83 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 1¢ blue (Scott 63), o.g., very lightly hinged, a marvelous World Class example of this incredibly difficult stamp, virtually perfectly centered with generous margins all around, with alluring rich color unlike anything we have ever encountered; a real stunner that would please the most quality conscious collector, and a stamp deserving placement in the finest of collections, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate...
Lot #84 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ pink (Scott 64), bottom margin single with plate number and part imprint, o.g., hinged, a most impressive example of this extremely rare mint stamp in the true PINK shade, showing a nice portion of the plate #12 this stamp was printed by; completely sound and attractive in a quality rarely found on this issue; a "must have" for any collector looking to fill that impossible spot in his or her album, and an even more desirable...
Lot #85 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ lake, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 66TC6), o.g., lightly hinged, very scarce stamp, with luscious rich shade, centered a bit to the top, but is overall a very pleasing example of what had been known as Scott #66 before Scott reclassified it as a trial color in the Specialized catalog, Very Good to Fine, 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #86 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ lake, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 66TC6), o.g., hinged, a choice centered example of this stamp, with beautiful rich color and generous margins, among the more attractive examples available of this stamp which has long been known as Scott #66; reperforated at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #87 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 10¢ yellow green (Scott 68), o.g., previously hinged, impeccably fresh and choice example of this extremely scarce mint stamp, well centered amid nice big margins, with exemplary color and razor sharp impression; this is among the nicest available examples of this stamp who's modest catalog value doesn't reflect this stamp's true scarcity when found in this fantastic quality, Extremely Fine, 2000 and 2007 P.F. certificates....
Lot #88 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 10¢ yellow green (Scott 68), disturbed o.g., a striking well centered example of this difficult issue, with extremely large margins and sterling rich color, an excellent example and one will have to wait a very long time before finding another example of this stamp with the qualities that this stamp possesses; the top right corner perforation had been folded over, and is a bit weak, Extremely Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate.
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Lot #89 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1862, 24¢ brown lilac (Scott 70a), neat quartered cork and pretty red London receiving postmarks, incredible centering and captivating rich color, a supreme top quality stamp, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90.
Scott Stamp Values $850 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $365.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #90 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 30¢ orange (Scott 71), impressive New York geometric cancellation, a most impressive top quality stamp with exquisite rich color and nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90.
Scott Stamp Values $500 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $190.
Estimate $350 - 500.
Lot #91 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), o.g., hinged, attractive well margined example with alluring rich color, as this stamp has near perfect centering, it seems the accompanying PSE certificate did this stamp no favors by only grading it a "90", as this issue is rarely found so nice, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of only 5 examples achieving this desirable grade, with a mere 5 others currently grading higher).
SMQ...
Lot #92 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ scarlet, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (Scott 74TC6), four horizontal pen strokes cancellation, tremendous example of this rarity formerly known for decades as Scott #74, a striking World Class GEM of unparalleled quality, a magnificent well centered example with wonderfully balanced margins and bold prooflike color; plus the stamp still retains it's original gum, rare thus, as the majority of used examples are...
Lot #93 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1862, 5¢ red brown (Scott 75), neatly struck black target cancellation, fresh and appealing well centered stamp with iridescent color, a beauty, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85.
Scott Stamp Values $650 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Scott $450.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #94 - united states 1861-1866 issue
1863, 24¢ lilac (Scott 78), brilliant red cancellation, nicely centered amid extra large margins, with delightful fresh color printed on clean white paper, a marvelous stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $375.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #95 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (Scott 79), deep blue target cancellation, premium example of this elusive grilled all over stamp, featuring decent centering and wonderfully rich color; reperforated along top and right side margins, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,625.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #96 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill (Scott 85), lightly struck black cancellation, beautifully centered with glorious rich color, an extraordinary stamp that is rarely found with such a neat and unobtrusive cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F.C. and 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85 (1 of only 8 examples at this impressive grade, with 11 others grading higher).
SMQ $1,500 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Scott $1,050.
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Lot #97 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (Scott 86), o.g., previously hinged, tremendous example of this tough stamp, the one cent E grill is notorious for coming way off centered, the example offered here has excellent centering and glowing rich color, a gorgeous stamp, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott $3,250.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #98 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (Scott 86), fancy black crossroads cancellation, impressive example with JUMBO margins and bold, prooflike color, particularly choice quality, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85J (1 of 4 at this grade, with 17 others grading higher).
SMQ $800 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Scott $475.
Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #99 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 12¢ black, E. grill (Scott 90), o.g., previously hinged, among the most beautiful examples of this rarity we have ever had the pleasure to offer at public auction, in a pristine mint state unlike anything we've ever seen, with nicely balanced margins and centering that is far superior to anything we've offered in the past; with the most brilliant fresh color ever seen, a marvelous showpiece deserving placement in a collection of...
Lot #100 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), o.g., hinge remnant, exceedingly fresh example of the 1 cent F grill, completely sound and attractive with brilliant color, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #101 - united states 1867 grilled issues
1867, 3¢ red, F. grill (Scott 94), o.g., lightly hinged, remarkable well centered grilled stamp with breathtaking deep rich color, rarely found this nice; tiny crease below the "c" of "cents" at bottom, Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $350.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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