Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black, se-tenant. Top right sheet margin pair, without gum, large margins; creases in margins and between stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1956 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 10X2a; $2,000.
Auction # 73 - March Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 73 - March Sale
Welcome to our March 21-24, 2017 General Sale with 2,184 lots. This auction features properties from over 100 consignors including United States and Worldwide stamps, postal history and collections. The sale features the Erwin Engert Collection of Colorado Postal History, Gun Advertising Covers, Part II of the Nicholas M. Kirke off-cover N.Y. Foreign Mail Cancels, Specialized Foreign and Transatlantic Mails, the Stephen Pacetti 1c 1861-68 Blue including fancy cancels, Errors Freaks and Oddities, and specialized Mexico. The sale ends with a great range of large lots and collections. 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 21-24, 2017 in four sessions.
Presale Viewing is scheduled in our offices March 17-20, 2017 (10am-5pm).
Sale Sessions:
Sale 72 Lots 1-500 : Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 10:00AM
Sale 73 Lots 1001-1215 : Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 3:00PM
Sale 73 Lots 1216-1958 : Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 10:00AM
Sale 73 Lots 1959-2684 : Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 10:00AM
Sale 73 Lots 2685-3184: Friday, March 24, 2017 at 10:00AM
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Lot #1959 - united states postage stamps Postmasters' Provisionals
Lot #1960 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Four full margins, cancelled by central strike of Philadelphia blue numeral "2" in circle fancy cancel, Very Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA NUMBER "2" RATEMARKER USED TO CANCEL THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE.
Philadelphia used a "2" ratemarker on stampless circular rate or drop letter mail usually to indicate...
Lot #1961 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to in, bright color, cancelled by sharp strike of red "40" in circle rate handstamp, Fine and exceptionally rare strike on the 1847 issue.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750.
THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN STRIKES OF THE RED "40" IN CIRCLE RATING HANDSTAMP.
The "40" rating handstamp was used on transcontinental mail sent at the 40¢ rate.
Lot #1962 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to just in at upper right, slightly oxidized, clear strike of red Hudson River Mail wavy-line grid in circle cancel; tiny corner margin crease at bottom left, Fine and scarce cancellation, One of the few fancy designs used during the 1847 period., with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #1963 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Enormous margins all around with framelines of adjoining stamps at top and left, intense shade, criss-crossing pen cancellation, remarkable and Extremely Fine, ex-Mirsky.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750.
There are a total of 31 criss-crossing lines in this pen cancel, which would have required significant time to apply. This stamp was obviously cancelled by a postal clerk with lots of time...
Lot #1964 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, full to large margins, deep vibrant shade, bold red New York square grid cancel, Very Fine and choice pair, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $850.
Lot #1965 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Neat blue grid cancel, large margins, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $440.
Lot #1966 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ dark brown. Horizontal pair, red grid cancels, full well balanced margins, rich dark brown color, Very Fine, a gorgeous pair, with 1987 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1a; $2,100.
Lot #1967 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ brown orange. Light blue grid cancel, margins just touching at bottom right to huge showing portion of adjacent stamp at right, intensely rich radiant color; light crease in top margin and tiny corner crease at top right, Very Fine appearance, a striking example of this scarce shade, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1d; $1,000.
Lot #1968 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
10¢ black, hybrid large die proof on India. Stamp size and die sunk on card (49x61mm), rich color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2P1 var.; $800 for normal.
Lot #1969 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Red town cancel, ample to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at sides, attractive grayish black color, Extremely Fine, a choice large margin stamp.
Scott No. 2; $825.
Lot #1970 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Large margins, deep shade on bright paper, cancelled by two strikes of vivid red circular grid, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, ex-Mirsky, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $825.
Lot #1971 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Position 25R, large to huge margins showing a bit of adjoining stamp at top, crisp impression on fresh paper, two strikes of vivid red circular grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $825.
Lot #1972 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Neat New York town cancels, large to huge margins showing significant portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7; $135.
Lot #1973 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1856, 5¢ red brown. Position 40R1, right margin single with part imprint, neat grid cancel, large margins and deep color, Extremely Fine, a rare imprint single, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 12; $700.
Lot #1974 - united states postage stamps 1851 issue
1851, 12¢ gray black. Blue face-free town cancel, large nicely balanced margins, strong grayish black shade, Extremely Fine, choice so nice, with 1984 and 2003 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 17; $250.
Lot #1975 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1857, 1¢ blue, type II. Without gum, fresh with rich color, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 20; $400.
Lot #1976 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1857, 1¢ blue, type V. O.g., never hinged, rich color, bright and remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,050).
Scott No. 24; $140 for hinged.
Lot #1977 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, "earring below ear" variety. Position 10L9, top margin single, natural gutter s.e. at right as always, light town cancel, choice centering, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 24 var.; $95.
Lot #1978 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Cancelled by manuscript "Not Good" cancel, rich color, Very Fine and unusual "Old Stamps Not Recognized" cancel.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1979 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, upper left diamond 5-line recut. Used position 52L25, wide margins, town cds cancel, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 26; $500.
Lot #1980 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1857, 5¢ red brown, type I. Faintly canceled, rich deep color, Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 28; $1,100.
Lot #1981 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1859, 10¢ green, type V. Grid cancel, perfect centering amid wide margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $575).
Scott No. 35; $65.
Lot #1982 - united states postage stamps 1857 issue
1860, 30¢ orange. Without gum, rich color and strong impression, fresh and F.-V.F., with 2002 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. 38; $800.
Lot #1983 - united states postage stamps 1875 reprints of the 1857 issue
1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card in blue. Each with full margins, intense rich color, Very Fine set.
Scott No. 40TC4e-47TC4e; $800.
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