War Dept., 1873, 90¢ rose (Scott O93), o.g., hinged, crisp clearly etched impression, Very Fine.
Scott $225.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Sale 709 US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
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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 #2000 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Lot #2001 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
War Dept., 1873, 90¢ rose (Scott O93), o.g., previously hinged, looks never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott $225.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #2002 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Agriculture Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 1¢ yellow, overprinted "Sepcimen" (error) (Scott O1SDa), without gum as issued, exceedingly difficult "Sepcimen" error; a completely sound example with strong color, Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #2003 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Navy Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 1¢ ultramarine, overprinted "Sepcimen" (error) (Scott O35Sa), without gum as issued, choice centering with wide margins, a rare stamp; few short perfs at left and bottom do not detract, otherwise Extremely Fine, ex "Lake Shore".
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
Lot #2004 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
State Dept., 1875 Special Printing, $2 green & black, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott O68SD), without gum as issued, lovely example of this exceedingly rare Specimen; reperforated at right and bottom, letters "EC" in "SPECIMEN" slightly abraded, Very Good to Fine, only 32 issued, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott $27,500.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Lot #2005 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, completely sound and attractive example of this rarely offered 1879 soft paper Agriculture Dept; glowing rich shade; a beauty, Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $6,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #2006 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, flawless example of this rare soft paper issue; scarce thus, as the fragile nature of the paper lends itself to thins and creases; the example offered here is a condition rarity, Fine.
Scott $5,500.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #2007 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, lovely example of this rare soft paper issue; thin and blind perf at top, otherwise Fine.
Scott $6,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #2008 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 1¢ yellow (Scott O94), without gum as issued, decent example of this 1879 soft paper Agriculture; an extremely rare stamp missing from most collections; thin spots, and missing perfs along the top, otherwise Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott $5,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #2009 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Agriculture Dept., 1879, 3¢ yellow (Scott O95), unused without gum, striking rich shade; a beauty, Very Fine.
Scott $240.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #2010 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Interior Dept., 1879, 15¢ vermilion (Scott O102), disturbed o.g., vibrant rich color; a very tough stamp to find nice, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $400.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #2011 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Interior Dept., 1879, 15¢ vermilion (Scott O102), o.g., previously hinged, bright fresh color, Fine.
Scott $400.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #2012 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Interior Dept., 1879, 15¢ vermilion (Scott O102), this is a difficult stamp to find on soft paper; thin speck in hinge area, Fine appearance.
Scott $500.
Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #2013 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Interior Dept., 1879, 24¢ vermilion (Scott O103), disturbed o.g., warm rich color; rarely offered completely sound example of this scarce soft paper Official stamp, Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $4,500.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #2014 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Interior Dept., 1879, 24¢ vermilion (Scott O103), o.g., disturbed gum, hinge remnant, decent example of this incredibly scarce stamp; lively rich color, Fine.
Scott $4,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #2015 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Justice Dept., 1879, 3¢ bluish purple (Scott O106), o.g., hinged (pencil mark on gum), lovely example of this stamp; vivid and bright, Fine.
Scott $225.
Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #2016 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Justice Dept., 1879, 6¢ bluish purple (Scott O107), o.g., hinge remnant, fresh and choice stamp with finely detailed impression, Fine.
Scott $475.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #2017 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Justice Dept., 1879, 6¢ bluish purple (Scott O107), o.g., hinge remnant, nice appearing example with brilliant color; pulled perf at lower left, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $475.
Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #2018 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Treasury Dept., 1879, 6¢ brown (Scott O110), o.g., lightly hinged, nicely balanced with gorgeous color, Very Fine.
Scott $200.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #2019 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Treasury Dept., 1879, 10¢ brown (Scott O111), o.g., hinged, lovely fresh example of this difficult soft paper Official, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $275.
Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #2020 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Treasury Dept., 1879, 30¢ brown (Scott O112), o.g., hinged, gorgeous fresh example; a decent example of this seldom seen issue; album adherence and two small thin spots, otherwise Fine, with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott $2,400.
Estimate $350 - 500.
Lot #2021 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Treasury Dept., 1879, 30¢ brown (Scott O112), unused without gum, decent example of this often misidentified soft paper 30 cent Treasury; minimal soiling (hard to detect) and some thinning, otherwise Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Scott $875.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #2022 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Treasury Dept., 1879, 30¢ brown (Scott O112), regummed, difficult soft paper issue; thins, Fine to Very Fine appearance, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $875.
Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #2023 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Treasury Dept., 1879, 90¢ brown (Scott O113), unused without gum, pleasing example of this scarce and undervalued 90 cent Treasury; wide margins and radiating color; nibbed perf at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $3,000.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #2024 - 3: U.S. Stamps officials
Treasury Dept., 1879, 90¢ brown (Scott O113), lovely black and blue cancellations, exceptional top quality example of this notoriously difficult stamp; beautifully centered with strong color, Very Fine.
Scott $750.
Estimate $500 - 750.
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