New Haven, Ct., 1874 reprint, 5¢ carmine. signed E.A. Mitchell in black, cut square, large margins, Very Fine and choice, a very rare second reprint signed with black pen (only a few signed as such from the 30 examples produced).
Scott No. 8XU4 var.; $1,200.
Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for the West Coast’s premier philatelic exhibition. For this special event we will be offering over 3600 lots, which will feature the Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the United States 1861 1c Issue, the Charles Meroni Collection of Registry Labels, the Randolph Smith Collection of United States Plate Number Singles and Plate Blocks, plus a stunning array of United States Stamps and Postal History. The Worldwide includes a fine array of Western Europe with Important France and a wonderful selection of collection and balance lots.
Sale Location:
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront.
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy
Burlingame, CA 94010
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Lot #1878 - united states postage stamps postmasters' provisionals
Lot #1879 - united states postage stamps postmasters' provisionals
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, signed A.C.M. Without gum, ample to large margins; small scissor cut at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 9X1b; $4,500.
Lot #1880 - united states postage stamps postmasters' provisionals
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, without signature. Without gum, evenly balanced margins, strong bold color; couple light pressed out creases not visible on front, Very Fine appearance, a very scarce unused provisional issue, with 2012 W. Weiss certificate.
Scott No. 9X1e; $3,750 for no gum.
Lot #1881 - united states postage stamps postmasters' provisionals
Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black and 10¢ gray black, se-tenant. Corner margin vertical pair, full o.g., full sheet margin with large even margins around, strong color, Extremely Fine and choice, a very difficult se-tenant pair to find this choice, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90).
Scott No. 10X2a; $2,000.
Lot #1882 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ black, trial color large die proof on bond. Reprint proof with cross-hatching (24x30mm), Very Fine.
Scott No. 1TC1; $800.
Lot #1883 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Right margin single, without gum, clear to large margins, strong vibrant color; faint horizontal crease near bottom, otherwise Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $2,400.
Lot #1884 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Full strike of red Housatonic Rail Road Agent's 10-Bar Open Grid cancel, ample to large margins, strong color, Very Fine and choice, a very rare railroad cancellation, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1885 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Bottom right corner margin single, red grid cancel, full sheet margins with ample to large margins around, strong color, a Very Fine jumbo, with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80J).
Scott No. 1; $400.
Lot #1886 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ brown. Left margin single, light strike of blue grid cancel, large well balanced margins, strong color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine, a choice sheet margin single, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $460.
Lot #1887 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ brown. Red grid cancel, large margins, strong true brown color and late impression, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $650).
Scott No. 1; $400.
Lot #1888 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Neat red square grid cancel, ample to large margins, crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $400.
Lot #1889 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Criss-crossed strikes of blue straight line "Steamboat" cancel, clear to large margins, deep color, F.-V.F., with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $735.
Lot #1890 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Red grid cancels, ample margins, strong color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; $400.
Lot #1891 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red brown. Blue town cancel, clear to ample margins, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 1; $525.
Lot #1892 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ orange brown. Blue grid cancels, ample to large margins, strong bold color, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 1b; $835.
Lot #1893 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ orange brown. Vertical pair, blue cancels, margins large to into frameline at lower right, rich color; trivial tiny corner tip crease in margin at bottom right, Fine, with 2015 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. 1b; $2,250.
Lot #1894 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Top margin single, neat complimentary red St. Louis, Mo. town cancel, full sheet margin with large to huge margins around, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 2; $925.
AN OUTSTANDING LARGE MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 10¢ BLACK ISSUE.
Lot #1895 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Showing short transfer at top, blue grid cancel, large well balanced margins, deep intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,700).
Scott No. 2; $975 for normal.
Lot #1896 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Top margin single, red grid cancels, ample to huge margins, bold color, Very Fine and choice, a spectacular gem, with 2000 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2; $925.
Lot #1897 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Neat blue grid cancel, ample to large margins, rich color and early detailed impression, Very Fine, with 1985 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2; $925.
Lot #1898 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Large to huge margins showing part of adjacent stamp at bottom, intense color and impression on bright paper, cancelled by contrasting red grid cancel, choice and Extremely Fine, with 1990 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2; $925.
Lot #1899 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Blue cork cancel, ample to mostly large margins, deep color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $1,200).
Scott No. 2; $975.
Lot #1900 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Red grid cancels, rich color and sharp impression, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2; $925.
Lot #1901 - united states postage stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black. Red grid cancel, ample to large margins; couple creases and small thin, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 2; $925.
Lot #1902 - united states postage stamps 1875 Reproductions of the 1847 Issue
1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢-10¢ complete, small die proofs. From Roosevelt presentation album; 5¢ with small thin spot, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 3P2-4P2; $850.
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