1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown rose (Scott 65-E15h), complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott $475.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Sale 709 US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Sale 709 US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
"Flagship" sale with over 2000 lots of U.S., British and Worldwide stamps and postal history, featuring:
- The Stanley J. Richmond Holdings, Part VI
- The Dr. Chalmers E. Cornelius, III, Collection of Germany and Area
- The "Deacon" Collection of United States and Possessions
- The "Good" Family Collection of United States stamps
- The "Best" Family collection of Canada and B.N.A.
- The Maurice Whitney Collection of United States Stamps including Newspaper and Revenue Issues
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Lot #1176 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
Lot #1177 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in bright orange red (Scott 65-E15h), complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, formerly Scott 56, o.g., previously hinged, Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
Scott $475.
Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #1178 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown rose (Scott 65-E15h), complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), brilliant fresh example of this popular essay, which had always been known to philatelists as Scott #56 before Scott kicked it into the essay section of the catalog, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1179 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown rose (Scott 65-E15h), complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, formerly Scott number 56, o.g., lightly hinged, brilliant fresh proof like color; short perforation at left, otherwise Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1180 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), large part o.g., rich proof like color and impression; rounded corner at bottom left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $8,000.
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
Lot #1181 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design (Scott 62B), red circular grid cancel, deep rich proof like color as you typically see of these early issues; a few small faults, Very Good to Fine.
Scott $1,600.
Estimate $350 - 500.
Lot #1182 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 1¢ blue, plate proof on India (Scott 63P3), block of 18, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $990.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1183 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ pink (Scott 64), o.g., hinged, one of the rarest mint stamps in all philately; a decent example with awesome rich color, much more intense than normally encountered; expertly repaired at top, otherwise Fine, with 1991 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $14,000.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #1184 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ pink (Scott 64), blue grid cancel, beautiful color with lovely complementary blue cancel; corner crease and pulled perf in bottom right corner, Very Fine centering, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $750.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1185 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ carmine red (Scott 65 var.), o.g., barest trace of hinge, magnificent GEM quality example with extremely large margins and stunning rich color; the carmine red shade is a seldom encountered color variety, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $700.
Scott $125.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #1186 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ bright red rose (Scott 65 var.), o.g., lightly hinged, stunning example of the bright rose red shade; an impeccably fresh example with dynamite color, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $350.
Scott $125.
Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #1187 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 3¢ lake (Scott 66), o.g., small hinge remnant, fresh and attractive example of the desirable lake shade, Very Good to Fine.
Scott $2,000.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #1188 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), blue cancellation, splendid example with rich color and choice centering, Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
SMQ VF 80; $1,000.
Scott $830.
Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #1189 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 5¢ buff (Scott 67), nice strike of San Francisco cogwheel cancellation, robust color; an attractive 5 cent buff; minor shallow thin shows only in fluid, otherwise Fine.
Scott $750.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1190 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 5¢ brown yellow (Scott 67a), o.g., previously hinged, rich color; light horizontal crease at top through postage, otherwise Fine, with 1978 and 2010 P.F. certificates.
Scott $30,000.
Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
Lot #1191 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 5¢ brown yellow (Scott 67a), traces of o.g., scarce stamp to find in mint condition; horizontal crease at bottom and reperforated on all sides, Very Good to Fine, with 2017 Crowe certificate.
Scott $30,000.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #1192 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 10¢ yellow green (Scott 68), o.g., lightly hinged, astounding top quality example with wonderful centering and glorious color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1193 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
Encased Postage, J. Gault, 10¢ (Scott EP97), stamp nicely positioned with deep green color. Mica intact with usual light rubbing. Nice eye appeal. Lovely golden patina to case, Very Fine.
Hodders & Bowers 133.
Scott $750.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #1194 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 12¢ black (Scott 69), disturbed o.g., incredibly fresh example with generous margins; trivial vertical crease at bottom center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $350 - 500.
Lot #1195 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1862, 24¢ red lilac (Scott 70), regummed, pleasingly fresh example with lively color; pretty stamp, Fine.
Scott $1,150 for no gum.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1196 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 24¢ steel blue (Scott 70b), neat manuscript penstroke cancellation, sound and attractive example with impressive rich color and finely etched impression, Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1197 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 24¢ steel blue (Scott 70b), neat red grid cancellation, vivid and bright example with wonderfully fresh color, Fine.
Scott $890.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1198 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 24¢ violet (Scott 70c), lovely non-obtrusive segmented grid cancel, deep rich and saturating color and impression printed upon bright white paper which could easily be mistaken for premiere gravure issue, three equal margins; one shorter perf, otherwise Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,250.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1199 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 30¢ orange (Scott 71), unused without gum, sensational rich shade; a sound and attractive example of this stamp, Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1200 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1861-1866 issue
1861, 30¢ orange (Scott 71), unused without gum, glowing rich shade, a very elusive stamp, Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $150 - 200.
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