1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), clean blue circular grid cancel, four full ample to large margins all around, Very Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $790.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Sale 709 US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
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 #1076 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
Lot #1077 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott 1b), tied on small piece by lovely double struck blue "5cts" cancellation, brilliant shade of the elusive orange brown shade, Fine.
Scott $790.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1078 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 5¢ red orange (Scott 1c), red grid cancellation, handsome example of this seldom seen red orange shade; an extremely scarce stamp produced during the final shipment of these issues in December of 1850; small faults, including corner creases along top left corner, and thin spots in Franklin's head area, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $9,500.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1079 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), regummed, extremely fresh example of this rarely offered unused stamp; with sharp clearly etched impression; vertical crease, small corner crease, and a thin spot at top left, Fine appearance, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott $15,000 for no gum.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #1080 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), orange circular grid cancel, four full ample to large margins all around, great example of this difficult cancel on a lovely stamp, Very Fine, with 2000 and 2016 P.F. certificates.
Scott $1,350.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
Lot #1081 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), red circular grid cancel, nicely balanced ample to large margins all around, a very choice example with sharp impression, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #1082 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), pretty blue grid cancellation, impressive rich shade; a lovely four margin stamp with sharp early impression; light vertical crease, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #1083 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), red grid cancel, four full huge margins all around; thin along right margin, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $850.
Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #1084 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), lightened manuscript cancel, nearly four margins, only slightly touching at top and barely cutting in at bottom with ample margins at left and right, lovely and inexpensive copy of this popular stamp from the first U.S. issue; tiny corner crease at upper right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $550.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1085 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), red cancel, nearly four full large margins, only cutting in at top right corner, gorgeous jet black color complimented by bright red cancel; tiny tear at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1086 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown, small die proof on bond paper (Scott 3P2b); a couple tiny thin specks, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $650.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1087 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢-10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), Very Fine.
Scott $500.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1088 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (Scott 3), without gum as issued, four full large margins all around and beautiful proof like color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $850.
Estimate $800 - 1,200.
Lot #1089 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, phenomenal example that has been off the market for over 35 years; a beautiful well margined example featuring the deepest and richest color imaginable; simply gorgeous, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 3,883 reportedly sold, with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #1090 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, four full large margins all around, crisp proof like impression; small filled thin spot at top left, Very Fine appearance, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1091 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1847 issue
1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (Scott 4), without gum as issued, four clear full ample to large margins all around; two thins, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,050.
Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #1092 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 5), light unobtrusive face-free postmark allows full display of the Type I attributes, bright pastel color indicative of the Type I upon lily-white paper, nearly four full margins, lovely, Fine to Very Fine, a very affordable example of this most elusive issue that is missing from most collections.
Scott $67,500.
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
As the sheet was being prepared, it was clear...
Lot #1093 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (Scott 5A), neat black town cancellation, magnificent top quality example of this seldom offered stamp; a handsome stamp featuring sheet margin at top, and tremendous rich color; extremely elusive when found completely fault free, Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $11,000.
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000.
Lot #1094 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (Scott 5A), position 6R1E, which is one of the best examples of type Ia, blue town postmark, beautiful crisp impression and color, Very Good to Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate for pair.
Scott $11,300.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
This stamp was on the first sheet of the 1¢ 1851 issue and it quickly became apparent that full panes of 100 would not fit on the allotted space of the sheet, so all...
Lot #1095 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (Scott 5A), position 8R1E - the "best" position of type Ib, neat black town cancellation, extremely impressive example of this rare type Ib stamp; an extraordinary example that is completely sound in all respects, with brilliant fresh color; a wonderful opportunity for any serious collector looking for a handsome and sound example of this stamp; pressed out vertical crease, Fine to Very Fine, with 1976 P.F....
Lot #1096 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (Scott 5A), position 5R1E, blue town postmark, beautiful crisp impression and color; vertical crease that slightly breaks the paper, otherwise Fine, with photocopy of 2017 P.F. certificate for pair.
Scott $7,800.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Lot #1097 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), light black town postmark, brilliant bright blue color; tiny corner crease at bottom left away from stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $5,250.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Lot #1098 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (Scott 8), neatly struck town cancellation, handsome example of this tough type III stamp, featuring bold color and a wide break at bottom; three small thin spots at top, otherwise Fine.
Scott $1,800.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #1099 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), plated 55R1E, relief "A", light black postmark, four clear large margins all around, Very Fine, with 1984 and 2000 P.F. certificates and 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $2,000.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #1100 - 2: U.S. Stamps 1851 issue
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (Scott 8A), light black town postmark, ample margins, only slightly cutting in at top and upper left, deep rich color and sharp impression, showing full type characteristics at bottom; shallow hinge thin and trivial corner tip crease at lower right, Fine appearance.
Scott $850.
Estimate $150 - 200.
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