1857, 3¢ rose, type I, "dry print" variety (Scott 25 var.), o.g., lightly hinged, impressive example with spectacular centering, rare thus, as this tight margined issue almost never comes with qualities approaching the wonderful condition that this stamp possesses, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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 #52 - united states 1857 issue
Lot #53 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), lightly struck black town cancellation, awesome top quality example of this notoriously difficult stamp, featuring boardwalk margins, vivid color and sensational centering rarely encountered on this issue; a true top shelf example that would please the most discriminating collector, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90J (1of 1 at this impressive grade, with only 3 others currently...
Lot #54 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), pretty blue town cancellation, fabulous rich shade, a premium example with a nicely contrasting colored postmark, Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $132.
Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #55 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ rose, type II (Scott 25A), beautiful blue "Nov 11" date cancellation, very choice example of this exceedingly difficult stamp showing recuts inside outside side frame lines, with gorgeous color, a very hard stamp to find both sound and attractive, Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $950.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #56 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ rose, type II, double transfer "Gents" instead of "Cents" (Scott 25A var.), position 66R2L, neat strike of town cancellation, impressive example of this terribly elusive "Gents" variety, with warm rich color; light horizontal creases running along top of stamp, quite trivial in nature, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #57 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV (Scott 26A), black town cancellation, lovely example with vibrant rich shade and choice centering, one of the most difficult stamps of the 1857 issue to find correctly identified, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF-85.
Scott Stamp Values $225 in the grade of VF-XF-85.
Scott $150.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #58 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 5¢ red brown, type I (Scott 28), beautifully struck light black cancellation, spectacular color and centering, a wonderful top quality example of this often misidentified red brown shade; insignificant crease along bottom right corner does not detract, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #59 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 5¢ red brown, type I (Scott 28), neat black town cancellation leaving the portrait nearly face free, decent example of the true red brown shade, that is completely sound in all respects, Very Good to Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #60 - united states 1857 issue
1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (Scott 28A), light black town cancellation, lovely appearing example of this incredibly rare Indian Red shade, with gorgeous centering and vibrant rich color, a wonderful opportunity for the frugal collector who wants to fill that tough spot in his or her album with a choice appearing stamp at an affordable price; repaired with right and bottom margins added, Very Fine appearance, 2014 P.S.E. certificate....
Lot #61 - united states 1857 issue
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), o.g., hinged, astounding top quality example of this tough stamp, beautifully centered with iridescent color and finely detailed impression, a dynamite stamp, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 12 examples at this impressive grade, with only 3 others currently grading higher, according to PSE's population report).
SMQ $3,250 in the grade of XF-90.
Scott $1,...
Lot #62 - united states 1857 issue
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), regummed, decent example with radiant color, a very fresh stamp, Fine.
Scott $500 for no gum.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #63 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 31), neat black town cancellation, absolutely gorgeous color with the deepest and richest you'll ever see on this issue, quite a handsome and undervalued stamp; small thin spots show in fluid, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,200.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #64 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 32), lightly struck black town cancellation, astounding GEM QUALITY example showing substantial portions of adjoining stamps at left and right sides, a true condition rarity with tremendous rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 19 examples to achieve this impressive grade, with only 2 others currently grading higher).
SMQ $2,750 in the grade of XF-Sup-...
Lot #65 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 33), black town cancellation, very desirable type III stamp with unusually large margins and warm rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott $200.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #66 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), neatly struck black town cancellation, choice example with heavenly rich color, showing clear recut at bottom; perforation crease along bottom right corner, trivial in nature, and not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine, clear 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,100.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #67 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 34), unmistakable type IV recut at top of position 74L1, light PAID in grid, largely margined example; couple slightly reduced perfs at bottom which is completely unnoticeable to this otherwise gem quality stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1978 PF certificate without mention of perfs.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #68 - united states 1857 issue
1857, 12¢ black, plate I (Scott 36), vertical pair, eye catching blue criss-cross grid cancellations on both stamps, marvelous well centered multiple with outstanding rich color, nice contrast between the stamp's Je-Black color and the eye catching blue postmarks; a most impressive showpiece, Very Fine, 1994 and 2014 P.F. certificates.
Scott $760.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #69 - united states 1857 issue
1860, 24¢ gray lilac (Scott 37), unused without gum, extremely wide margins and tantalizing rich color, a very pleasing example; reperforated at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $525.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #70 - united states 1857 issue
1860, 30¢ orange (Scott 38), o.g., lightly hinged, among the freshest and choicest examples we've ever encountered, a brilliantly colored stamp that looks like it was just passed over the Post Office counter, a pretty stamp in a marvelous state of preservation, Fine, 2008 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,150.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #71 - united states 1857 issue
1860, 30¢ orange (Scott 38), o.g., small hinge remnant, bright exuberant color that displays an overall freshness not encountered often, Fine.
Scott $2,150.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #72 - united states 1857 issue
1860, 30¢ orange (Scott 38), bold red grid and lightly struck red London transit postmarks, lovely sound and attractive example with colorful postmarks, Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott $475.
Estimate $350 - 500.
Lot #73 - united states 1857 issue
1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), disturbed o.g., impressive appearing example with dynamite color, a good looking 90 cent Washington for the collector who can't afford a GEM copy for thousands more; small hinge thin and reperforated at bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #74 - united states 1857 issue
1860, 90¢ blue (Scott 39), unused without gum, very rich color, a pleasing example of this popular stamp; reperforated at top, otherwise Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #75 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (Scott 40), rich unmistakable Reprint color and impression, three evenly balanced margins, without gum as issued; reperforated, otherwise Fine, 1988 PSE certificate does not mention reperforated.
Scott $575.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #76 - united states 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 3¢ scarlet (Scott 41), without gum as issued, rich vibrant color on stark white paper; small thin at center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 479 printed, 1988 PSE certificate.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
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