1869 1c-90c, complete set of plate proofs on india, with both 15c types, 10c slightly oxidized, otherwise fresh colors, v.f.,
Cat. Val. $1,205
Estimate: $500
U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
By: Cherrystone Auctions
Cherrystone Auctions U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
We are pleased to present our February 1-2 sale featuring the collections formed by Clive Metcalfe, Dr.M.K. Blumenthal and other prominent collectors. This 1,307 lot auction begins with United States and Possessions, including 19th and 20th Century single rarities, graded items, proofs, essays and back of book material. The Foreign section includes a collection of Large Dragons of Shanghai, as well as strong sections of France and Colonies, Germany and British Commonwealth. On the second day of the sale we are pleased to offer an outstanding collection of Persia and Iran, with certified rarities. This will be followed by Japanese Postal History, featuring rare covers, many not seen for decades. The sale concludes with Large Lots and Collections, with hundreds of albums ranging from single country to specialized collections, multi-carton worldwide groups and excellent cover lots. Scans of most of the lots are available on our website and additional scans are being added daily.
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Lot #37 - United States 1869 Pictorials
Lot #38 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 1c, 2c, 3c, 5c, 10c, 12c (2), 24c, 30c (2) and 90c, selection of 11 different perf. or imperf. Essays, with or without gum as issued, including 10c Lincoln and 90c George Washington (bicolor) unissued designs, fresh and fine-v.f.
Estimate: $250
Lot #39 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 1c buff, 2c brown, h.r., fresh and fine copies,
Cat. Val. $1,075
Estimate: $250
Lot #40 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 3c ultramarine, n.h. and post office fresh, large margins all around, v.f.
Estimate: $250
Lot #41 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 3c orange, perforated and gummed plate essay on stamped paper, right sheet margin block of four, h.r., fine,
Cat. Val. $320
Estimate: $100
Lot #42 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 3c rose, perforated and gummed plate essay on stamped paper, right sheet margin block of four, disturbed original gum, fine,
Cat. Val. $320
Estimate: $100
Lot #43 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 6c ultramarine, 10c yellow and 12c green, three different, select used examples, each well centered, different postmarks, v.f.,
Cat. Val. $465
Estimate: $250
Lot #44 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 Washington, 5c red brown die essay on india, die sunk on card, strong impression, v.f.,
Cat. Val. $600
Estimate: $200
Lot #45 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 12c brown rose, completed design, die Essay on india, 46x52mm, fine,
Cat. Val. $1,350
Estimate: $250
Lot #46 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 15c brown & blue, type I and type II, both well centered amid large margins, neat pmks, fresh and v.f. pair,
Cat. Val. $1,040
Estimate: $500
Lot #47 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 15c brown and blue, type II, used, well centered, v.f., with 1987 PFC,
Cat. Val. $190
Estimate: $100
Lot #48 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 24c green & violet, 30c ultramarine & carmine, two select examples, each with large margins all around, used, fresh and v.f.,
Cat. Val. $1,025
Estimate: $500
Lot #49 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 24c green and violet, used, nice color, fine, with 1987 PFC,
Cat. Val. $600
Estimate: $200
Lot #50 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 30c Burgoyne, orange die Essay on pale olive buff paper, 39x35mm, v.f.,
Cat. Val. $600
Estimate: $150
Lot #51 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 30c Burgoyne, five different black plate essays on this surface tinted paper, in yellow, pale gray, salmon-red, pale pink and pink, v.f.,
Cat. Val. $1,175
Estimate: $250
Lot #52 - United States 1869 Pictorials
1869 90c dark blue, frame only, plate Essay on india paper, affixed to a portion of an exhibition page, v.f., ex-Finkelburg,
Cat. Val. $225
Estimate: $100
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