1979 $1 Candle holder, brown (engraved) color inverted, n.h., fresh, v.f. Popularly called the "C.I.A. Invert", a single pane of 100 stamps was purchased at the McLean Va. Post Office by employees of the C.I.A., for use on mail from the agency. They noticed the error, pooled together funds to buy a replacement sheet and kept the pane for themselves. When it was discovered who had purchased the stamps, a scandal ensued over who actually owned...
Worldwide Stamps and Covers
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Cherrystone Auctions Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Our latest auction - November 12-13, 2019 Worldwide Stamps and Covers" is attached. Write up is below:
Welcome to our November 12-13 Sale. In addition to our usual assortment of high quality Stamps and Covers, this auction features the stock of Broadway Stamp Company, started in 1931 by Max Sage. A legendary presence in the philatelic world, Broadway Stamp Company was the original United States agency for the 1935 British Commonwealth Silver Jubilee issue. A retail store, with locations on Fulton, West 47th and Nassau Streets and finally on West 54th Street, the company advertised and published numerous catalogues. After Max's death in 1973 (at the age of 77), his wife Margie and son Stan continued Broadway Stamp Co., selling to dealers and mail-order customers around the country. There are numerous lots of United States, British Commonwealth and South America, much of the material offered for here the first time in 45 years. Also included are additional properties, notably specialized Cuba, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia and others. There are numerous large lots and collections, many featuring the bulk inventory of Broadway Stamp Company.
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Lot #250 - United States Modern Issues
1992 Eagle and Shield only, die proof in brown, die sunk on large card, v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #251 - United States Modern Issues
1992 Eagle only, die proof in black, die sunk on large card, v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #252 - United States Modern Issues
1992 Eagle only, die proof in black, v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #253 - United States Modern Issues
1994 Virginia Apgar, 20c red brown, stage proof of central vignette only, large die proof affixed on card, dated 5/5/94 in pencil at bottom, v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #254 - United States Modern Issues
1994 Virginia Apgar, 20c black, large die proof, die sunk on thin card, unusually large format, numerals somewhat unfinished, v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #255 - United States Modern Issues
1994 Virginia Apgar, 20c black, stage proof of central vignette only, v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #256 - United States Modern Issues
1994 James Polk, 32c red brown, large die proof on gummed paper, dated 7/17/95 "#3" at bottom, scotch tape at top, otherwise v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #257 - United States Modern Issues
1995 Milton Hershey, 32c die proof on gummed paper, guide-line markings on all sides, creases and scotch taped on top, fine and undoubtedly very rare
Estimate: $500
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