Auction #677 The Larkspur Collection of Quality United States Singles and Revenue Issues

Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black (Scott 10X1), left margin single, o.g., lightly hinged, incredibly fresh example of this postmaster provisional issued in 1846, with sparkling color and clear impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
Scott $350.
Estimate $350 - 500.

St. Louis, Mo., 1845, 5¢ black on greenish (Scott 11X1), gorgeous strike of red "St. Louis" town cancellation, eye catching example with just the red town cancel, without any manuscript cancels that seem to always plague these issues; gorgeous fresh stamp with intense color; central hinge thin spot, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $8,000.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), attractive red grid cancellation, brilliant fresh example with large balanced margins, a gorgeous GEM quality 5 cent 1847 issue, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 1994 P.F.C. and 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $1,300.
Scott $400.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, beautiful example of the 1875 reproduction, with outstanding rich color, Very Fine, only 4,779 reportedly sold, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), lightly struck black town cancellation showing "1857" year date, premium quality stamp with deep saturated color printed on clean white paper, an exquisite large margined GEM, with small natural inclusion at center; simply magnificent, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $850.
Scott $135.
Estimate $600 - 800.

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), position 75L1E, neat black grid cancellation, brilliantly colored example, cut a bit close at bottom, but still a sound and choice example of this type IIIa stamp, Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $300 - 400.

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 10A), neat black town cancellation, handsome example with robust color and ample margins all around; accompanying 2007 P.S.E. certificate calls this a #10, but that was before the Scott Specialized catalog made dedicated listings of types I and II; the newer 2011 P.F.C. correctly calls this a #11A, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F.C. and 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $...

1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), beautiful "New York" town cancellation, spectacular type I stamp with an incredible depth of color along with wide margins including a substantial portion of adjacent stamp at right; a stunning fault free stamp that would enhance any great collection; this is 1 of 6 examples at this desirable grade, with 25 others grading higher according to P.S.E.'s population report, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F.C...

1855, 10¢ green, type IV (Scott 16), red and black cancellations, tremendous type IV stamp, recut at bottom; four large margins and exemplary rich shade; gorgeous "looker"; trace of a tiny crease along bottom right corner only mentioned on newer certificate, otherwise Extremely Fine, with clear 1977 P.F.C. and 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,750.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), striking red town cancellation, uniquely appealing example of this difficult type I stamp, outstanding well centered example with wide margins, and mouthwatering fresh color; this magnificent stamp is deserving of placement in the finest collection as it rarely comes centered, sound, with an attractive cancel; you won't see another one quite as nice as this, Extremely Fine, with 2005 and 2011 P.F....

1857, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 20), plate 12, o.g., previously hinged, tremendous well centered example with warm rich color, a beautiful mint stamp from plate 12 with outstanding eye appeal, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F.C. and 2010 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,700.
Scott $900.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 22), o.g., hinged, striking showpiece with riveting rich color on this beautifully centered and rarely offered mint type IIIa stamp; a flawless top quality stamp that is extremely rare when found in this remarkable state of preservation; this stamp is 1 of only 3 examples achieving this outstanding grade, with a mere 3 others currently grading higher, according to P.S.E.'s population report, Extremely...