New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish. Position 21, full o.g., large margins, rich intense color and a sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine rarely encountered so choice with full original gum, with 1990, 2004 & 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 9X1; $1,500 for no gum.
ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE NEW YORK 1845 5¢ BLACK ON BLUISH PROVISIONAL ISSUES IN RARE ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION.
Auction # 72 - Gems of Philately
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 72 - Gems of Philately
Welcome to our March 21, 2017 Gems of Philately auction featuring a spectacular array of exceptional stamps and covers. There are 500 lots with strong United States stamps and covers, as well as foreign. The auction is being held in our offices. Browse the entire sale at www.rumseyauctions.com. A limited number of printed catalogs are available.
Please note this sale takes place at the Schuyler Rumsey office at 47 Kearny St Suite 500, San Francisco CA on March 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST. Lots 1-500.
Presale Viewing is scheduled in our offices March 17-20, 2017 (10am-5pm).
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Lot #146 - united states postage stamps Postmasters' Provisionals
Lot #147 - united states postage stamps Postmasters' Provisionals
Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black. o.g., never hinged, large margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 10X2; $1,150 for hinged.
A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PROVIDENCE R.I. 10¢ PROVISIONAL ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. ONLY ONE OTHER EXAMPLE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. THE P.S.E. DOES NOT SHOW ANY RECORDS FOR POSTMASTERS...
Lot #148 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown, dot in "S". Vertical pair with large margins all around, tied by two bold strikes of vivid red circular grid cancels on large part of blue folded cover, matching red "Calais Me. Dec 14" cds, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1 var.; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE USED PAIR OF THE 5¢ RED BROWN "DOT IN S" VARIETY WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL.
Lot #149 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Large to huge margins including part of frameline from adjoining stamp below, neat strike of blue 5-bar grid in circle cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-Argentum, Mirsky, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #150 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Large to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top left, cancelled by neat strike of black town cds, Extremely Fine, ex-Mirsky, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $725.
A PRETTY STAMP CANCELLED SOLELY BY A BLACK TOWN CANCEL.
Lot #151 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Four large well balanced margins, beautiful shade, tied by perfect strike of blue "Troy N.Y. May 19" cds on small gray piece, choice and Extremely Fine, a lovely item, with 1991 (as 1b on cover) & 2016 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 1; $500.
Lot #152 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins with large top sheet margin, slightly in at lower right, tied on small piece by multiple strikes of blue fine-line square grid cancel, Very Fine and striking, ex-Saadi, Gross, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #153 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. vivid green grid cancel, clear to large margins, strong bright color, F.-V.F. and attractive, a rare color cancellation, with 1985 & 2012 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 1; $1,650.
Lot #154 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. horizontal pair with right stamp Dot in "S" variety, large margins including part of adjoining stamps at bottom, each stamp with neat blue grid cancel; faint vertical crease between stamps, still Extremely Fine, a lovely item.
Scott No. 1, 1 var.; $890+.
Lot #155 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ grayish brown. Full huge margins showing part of adjoining stamp at right, gorgeous bright color in the true Grayish Brown shade, nicely complemented by well-struck red "Paid" straightline cancel, Very Fine, ex-"Natalie Grace".
Scott No. 1a var.; $950.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ GRAY BROWN WITH A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEMENTARY RED "PAID" CANCEL.
Lot #156 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ orange brown. Large to huge margins, brilliant color and impression nicely complemented by blue grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex-Mirsky, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1b; $790.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ ORANGE BROWN SHADE.
Lot #157 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Red "paint" circular grid cancel, large to huge margins all around, rich intense color enhancing a crisp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem, with 2002, 2008 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,900).
Scott No. 2; $925.
Lot #158 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Large to huge margins including sheet margin at right, crisp detailed impression on bright paper, well-struck vivid red St. Louis cds, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $825.
A GEM 10¢ 1847 STAMP IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION WITH HUGE MARGINS, CRISP IMPRESSION BEAUTIFULLY ACCENTUATED WITH A VIVID RED CANCELLATION.
Lot #159 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Large margins all around, crisp impression on fresh paper, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Mirsky, with 1990 & 2012 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2; $825.
Lot #160 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Large to huge margins, sharp impression on bright paper, central strike of red circular grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $825.
Lot #161 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Horizontal pair, positions 76-77R1 showing misaligned entries, large to full margins, clear impression, light strikes of red grid cancels and faint trace of ink at bottom right, tiny horizontal scissors-cut at top left just touches frameline, still Extremely Fine and attractive pair, ex-Sweet, Wall, Mirsky, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $2,350.
Wade Saadi discussed misaligned plate...
Lot #162 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black, double transfer (type "B"). Position 31R1, showing double transfer in "Post Office". Ample to huge margins, large at top clearly showing double transfer of frameline, light red circular grid cancel, Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2 var.; $4,000.
Lot #163 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black, double transfer (type "D"). Position 41R1, showing double transfer of left and bottom frame lines. Ample to large margins, deep shade nicely complemented by blue grid cancels leaving the double transfer of the bottom and left framelines completely visible, Very Fine, ex-Saadi, Gross, with 1969 and 1989 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2 var.; $2,150.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE...
Lot #164 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black, "harelip" variety. Position 57L1, red cork cancel, ample to mostly large margins, rich intense color and sharp impression clearly showing the harelip line, Very Fine and choice, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2 var.; $3,600.
ONE OF THE FINEST OFF COVER EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1847 10¢ "HARELIP" PLATE FLAW KNOWN.
Lot #165 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ black, type I, trial color large die proof on India. Mounted on card (41 x 40mm), fresh with deep color, reverse with pencil notation "From J. E. Ralph." and signed J. M. Bartels, Very Fine, listed but unpriced in the Scott catalog, ex-Wagshal.
Scott No. 5TC1ae; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
ONE OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE I TRIAL COLOR LARGE DIE PROOF IN BLACK.
In Neinken "U.S....
Lot #166 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type I, large die proof on India. 24 x 30mm card, showing die layout line around design, rich vibrant color, manuscript "X" control mark, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Brazer.
Scott No. 5P1; $5,000.
ONE OF THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE I LARGE DIE PROOF.
In Neinken "U.S. One Cent Stamp of 1851 to 1861", he notes that it his opinion that this rare proof came into existence...
Lot #167 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ Blue, Type II. New Orleans, La. town cancel, large to enormous margin encompassing portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, rich color and a sharp detailed impression, a Superb jumbo, with 2001 P.F. certificate and 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98J, SMQ $3,000).
Scott No. 7; $135.
Lot #168 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, corner margin single. Position 1R2, town and small part of red transit cancels, large to huge margin showing portion of adjacent stamp at right with wide sheet margins at top and left, rich brilliant color, a Superb jumbo, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $3,000).
Scott No. 7; $135.
A MAGNIFICENT USED CORNER MARGIN SINGLE OF THE 1851...
Lot #169 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type III. Plate 4, showing wide breaks at both top and bottom, neat Boston integral "Paid" town cancel, large to huge margins all around, rich intense color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Caspary, with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $4,500).
Scott No. 8; $2,250.
A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE III ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY "...
Lot #170 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Recut twice at top and once at bottom, neat town cancel, huge margins all around showing portions of adjacent stamps on three sides, bold color and sharp impression, Superb, with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $1,350).
Scott No. 9; $135.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE 1852 1¢ TYPE IV RECUT POSITION.
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