Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $5 Probate of Will, imperf. Manuscript cancel, clear to mostly large margins, strong bold color, Very Fine.
Scott No. R92a; $800.
Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale
Welcome to our September 23-25, 2016 Sescal General Sale With 2,276 lots. This auction is being held at the Sescal stamp show in Los Angeles and features properties from over 130 consignors including United States and Worldwide stamps, postal history and collections with Westerns, Advertising Covers, New York Foreign Mail Cancels on and off-cover, United States and specialized Hawaii. The sale features further offerings of the Doc Bilyeu Estate with Oregon Territory and Westerns, Part II of the Nicholas M. Kirke off-cover N.Y. Foreign Mail Cancels, and Part III of the Gary Peters collection of Hawaii. Great range of large lots and collections including individual country collections, worldwide carton accumulations, sundries and more. Browse the entire sale at www.rumseyauctions.com. A limited number of printed catalogs are available.
Please note this sale takes place at the Sescal stamp show at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel in Catalina B on September 23-25, 2016 in three sessions.
Presale Viewing is scheduled in our offices on Monday, September 19 (10am-5pm) and at the Sescal Exhibition (Plaza Ballroom) on Thursday to Saturday, September 22-24 (10:00AM to 6:00 PM).
Sale Sessions:
Sale 70 Lots 1-427 : Friday, September 23, 2016 at 10:00AM
Sale 71 Lots 1001-1674 : Friday, September 23, 2016 at 2:00PM
Sale 71 Lots 1675-2562 : Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 10:00AM
Sale 71 Lots 2563-3276 : Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 10:00AM
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Lot #2002 - united states postage stamps revenues
Lot #2003 - united states postage stamps revenues
Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $25 blue & black. Well centered with beautifully balanced margins, rich color, manuscript cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. R130; $1,100.
Lot #2004 - united states postage stamps revenues
Documentary, 1871, Third Issue, 2¢ orange & black, center inverted. Manuscript "EBM" initials cancel on August 17th 1872 Wells Fargo and Company check signed by Edwin B. Morgan.
Scott No. R135b; $400 as used.
Lot #2005 - united states postage stamps revenues
Revenue Stamped Paper, 1865, 2¢ green. Imprint on 1866 gold receipt; some winkling and slight soiling, Fine and scarce.
Scott No. RN-A9; $1,350.
Lot #2006 - united states postage stamps revenues
Caterson Brotz & Co., 5¢ black, large die proof on India. Mounted in full card (151x228mm), with blue "18188" control number on reverse, bright and very fresh, Very Fine and choice, ex-Joyce (accompanied by his original album page).
Scott No. RU1P1; $4,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE UNISSUED 5¢ CATERSON, BROTZ & CO. PRIVATE DIE PLAYING CARD.
This stamp's die was approved in...
Lot #2007 - united states postage stamps revenues
Eagle Card Co., 5¢ black, plate proof on India. Mounted on card (80x67mm), corner margin block of 4, Very Fine.
Scott No. RU7P3; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #2008 - united states postage stamps revenues
Lawrence & Cohen, 4¢ green, unissued, large die proof on India. Mounted on card (36x42mm), bright and fresh, Very Fine, very scarce, ex Joyce.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #2009 - united states postage stamps revenues
Hunting Permit, 1942, $1 Baldpates. Bottom left corner margin plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged (minor gum skips affecting one stamp), fresh with rich color, Very Fine.
Scott No. RW9; $2,750.
Lot #2010 - united states postage stamps revenues
Postal Savings, 1911, 10¢ deep blue. Bottom margin plate block of 6 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, fresh and pristine, F.-V.F.
Scott No. PS4; $400.
Lot #2011 - united states postage stamps revenues
Postage Currency Group. Of seven different; with PC4-5, 7-11, condition varies, cat $1,515, inspect.
Estimate; $250 - 350.
Lot #2012 - united states civil war slavery related
1767 Newport, R.I. Slave Rental Document. For the negro Primus to work for 4 days on the sloop Venus at a cost of £10 (paid in full in sugar), Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #2013 - united states civil war slavery related
1845 Alabama Division of Slaves Document. Estate document dividing the negro property between two recipients, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #2014 - united states civil war slavery related
1853 Mississippi Report of Sale of Negroes. Document reporting the sale thirty six slaves for the payment of estate debts at an aggregate sum of $31,661, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #2015 - united states civil war slavery related
1855 Madison, La. Slave Tax Notice. Printed form notice for the taxation of $30.39 for 8 slaves; some splitting along fold, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #2016 - united states civil war slavery related
1864 Slave Bill of Sale. For the sale of a negro women and her three children as well as a 14 year boy (deformed at birth); slight aging, still Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #2017 - united states civil war civil war postal history
Lincoln's First Inauguration Day, "Dayton O. Mar 4, 1861". Cds on cover to Chillicothe Oh. bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by matching circular grid cancel; reduced at right and some staining, Fine, Brookman $5,000 catalog value.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #2018 - united states civil war civil war postal history
Grand Army Fair Tickets. Two different issued to Joe Hooker Post; 1883 multicolored season ticket and black on orange single admission ticket; some soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #2019 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
"Be just, and fear not". Red white and blue Lady Liberty patriotic design free franked by "W. King, MC" to Newburyport Mass., "Newark N.J. Oct 24 1862" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, original Fallen Soldier red white and blue patriotic lettersheet written by soldier in hospital writing about the food being grapes and fruits but longs for salt herring and biscuit, her says "There was about five hundred soldiers sent out of...
Lot #2020 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
Eagle and Shield with State Stars. Red white and blue design bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by socked-on-nose "Johnsonburgh N.J. Feb 19" cds to New York N.Y., original red white and blue United Forever patriotic lettersheet datelined July 16th 1862, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #2021 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
Flag. Red and blue design with "Protect It!" slogan below, on cover to Tully, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by bold rimless "Martinsville, Ill., Dec 31" cds (month inverted), Very Fine and attractive.
Walcott No. 3060; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #2022 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
Flag and Steamship. Red white and blue Magee design with "Thou too sail on., O Ship of State, Sail on, O Union, Strong and great" verse on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Paid" in circle handstamp and matching "Camden N.J., Nov 21, 1862" cds to Annville Pa.; reduced slightly at left, slight overall toning, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #2023 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
Flags Crossed. Blue and red design with "The Union, it must be preseved" slogan below, on fresh cover to Providence, R.I., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue grid handstamp, red "Bridgewater, Ms., Jun 30, 1861" cds; cover missing a sideflap, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott No. 26.
Walcott No. 2873; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #2024 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
General Winfield Scott & Flag. Embossed patriotic design with verse below, on cover to Newport, Vt. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Denver City, C.T., Feb 25" cds, with blue Lincoln "No Extension of Slavery" propaganda label, Very Fine, a scarce patriotic usage from Colorado territory with label usage offered on it's own merits.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #2025 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
Green Mountain, Vermont. Green all-over shaded Loyal State patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 24" to Benson Vt., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #2026 - united states civil war union patriotic covers
Liberty & Flag. Red and blue design with "Our Whole Country" slogan, on cover to Monroe, Iowa, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Turtle Creek, Pa., Nov 6" cds, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65.
Walcott No. 2341; Estimate $150 - 200.
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