Lots 206 - 396, Catalogue of Auction #96 Raritan Stamps, Inc

 
UNITED STATES
 
Classic Stamps, Proofs and Multiplies
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
206  
1860(c), three different colored engraved vignettes of Washington, face to the left, unattributed design, size 14.5x17mm, colors - green, dark brown and deep orange, affixed over star shaped mats, fresh, VF and very unusual, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
200.00
207 **   214
1887, Washington 3c vermilion, block of four, perfect condition, full OG, NH, F/VF, C.v. $760 as singles
(Ph)
250.00
208  223 TC5, P5
1890, Grant, five imperforate pair proofs of 5c on wove paper, plate proof in chocolate and four trial proofs in different colors, one pair has no gum, others with full/large part of OG, VF, C.v. for plate proof is $225, trial color proofs priced with "-", Est. $1,000-$1,200
(Ph)
500.00
209  224 TC5a, k
1890, Garfield, horizontal and vertical pairs of imperforate trial color proofs of 6c in orange red or slate green, first one with minor offset on gum side, both with full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $480++
(Ph)
120.00
210  226 P5
1890, Webster, imperforate plate proof of 10c in green, horizontal pair printed on stamp paper without watermark, large part of OG with minor offset, VF, C.v. $325
(Ph)
100.00
211  247P1/63P1
1894, Bureau issue, 1c-$5, large die proofs on India paper mounted on sunken die cards, complete set of 13, approximate size 61x64mm, card size 150x200mm, 3k purple with triangle of type II, nice and very fresh unit, VF and scarce, C.v. $4,850
(Ph)
1500.00
212 **/*   323-27
1904, Louisiana Purchase Exposition issue, 1c-10c, complete set of five, blocks of four (1c arrow with left margin, 2c and 5c - central line blocks), full OG, NH (top stamps of 3c - LH), mostly VF, C.v. $2,870 as singles
(Ph)
1000.00
213 **   332
1908, Washington 2c carmine, top sheet margin plate No.5281 with imprint and star block of six, excellent centering especially both central stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $140++
(Ph)
100.00
214 **   374
1910, Franklin 1c green, top sheet margin plate No.5599 with imprint and star block of six, no gum on top part of the margin as always, full OG with some offset, NH, VF, C.v. $160
(Ph)
100.00
215 **   375
1910, Washington 2c carmine, top sheet margin plate No.5616 with imprint and star block of six, no gum on top part of the margin as always, full OG, NH, VF (two bottom stamps in the middle and right - XF), C.v. $185++
(Ph)
100.00
216 **   384
1910, Washington 2c carmine, imperforate plate No.5370 with imprint and star block of six, premium quality item, no gum on top part of margin, otherwise full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $200
(Ph)
100.00
217 **   452
1914, Washington 1c green, coil stamp perforated 10 vertically, horizontal strip of six with joint line in the middle, perfect condition in every respect, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $310 as joint pair and 4 singles
(Ph)
100.00
218 **   527 var
1920, Washington, 2c carmine, offset printing, type V, top sheet margin plate No.1233 (spaced between 1 and 2) block of six (3x2), horizontal perforation at top significantly shifted making upper stamps larger then bottom ones, full OG, NH, fine and scarce, C.v. $350
(Ph)
75.00
219 **/*   538a
1919, Washington, 1c green on greenish paper, top sheet margin plate No.13611 block of ten (5x2) from coil waste sheet, imperforate horizontally, full OG, hinged on margin over 1st -2nd and 4th-5th stamps, pair with plate No. is NH, VF and scarce multiple, C.v. $1,090 as two blocks and a pair
(Ph)
300.00
220  540a
1919, Washington, 2c carmine rose, type III, rotary press printing, top margin plate No.13740 block of six, imperforate horizontally, full OG, light trace of hinges mainly on margin, VF, C.v. $1,060 as plate block of four and a pair
(Ph)
300.00
221 **   551
1925, Nathan Hale, 1/2c olive brown, right sheet margin single, full OG, NH, PSE Superb 98, Spec. Grade C.v. $140
(Ph)
75.00
222  560
1923, Grant, 8c olive green, right sheet margin plate No.16450 block of six, full OG, top right stamp is LH, all others - NH, F/VF (right stamps), C.v. $575
(Ph)
120.00
223 **   562
1923, Monroe, 10c orange, top sheet margin plate No. F15277 block of six, full OG, NH, fine, C.v. $400
(Ph)
75.00
224 **/*   563-66
1922-23, Regular issue, 11c, 12c, 14c and 15c, perforation 11, set of four values in top or bottom sheet margin plate No. blocks of six, full OG, NH or LH (one stamp of block 15c), mostly VF, C.v. $625
(Ph)
150.00
225 **   568
1922, Niagara Falls, 25c yellow green, top sheet margin plate No. 17445 block of six, full OG slightly disturbed on left stamps, NH, F/VF, C.v. $425
(Ph)
75.00
226 **   583, var
1924, Washington, 2c carmine, perforation 10, top sheet margin block of ten (2x5), double paper variety on margin and six stamps at top, in addition upper perforation of the block shifted to the top for 10mm (paper underneath has normal top perforation), full OG, NH, fine and very scarce item, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
150.00
227 **   648
1928, black overprint "Hawaii 1778-1928" on T. Roosevelt 5c dark blue, top left corner sheet margin plate No.18908 block of four, perfect centering and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $375
(Ph)
150.00
228 **   696, 701 var
1931, Statue of Liberty 15c gray, perforation 11x10 1/2, Arlington Amphitheater 50c lilac, perforation 10 1/2x11, two margin blocks of four, double paper variety on top or right stamps respectively, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
150.00
229 **   719
1932, Olympic Games in Los Angeles, 5c blue, full OG, NH, PSE Superb 98
(Ph)
75.00
230 **/U   803, var
1938, Presidential issue, Franklin, 1/2c deep orange, left sheet margin block of 14 (7x2), two-line pre-cancel "Mount Sterling. Ohio", left block of 4 has inverted pre-cancel, block of 4 in the middle - upright position of pre-cancel, block of 6 at right has no pre- cancel, full OG, NH, VF and rare positional item, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
250.00
231 **   804/825 var
1938, Presidential issue, 1c green, 1 1/2c bister brown, 3c violet, 10c brown red, 12c bright mauve, 14c blue, 20c blue green, 7 stamps in vertical blocks of six, eight or ten, each block has from 2 to 6 stamps with double paper variety, scotch tape on front and red crayon splice line on reverse, full OG, NH, VF and rare assemblage, Est.$800- $1,000
(Ph)
400.00
232 **   806 var
1938, Adams, 2c rose carmine, misperforated horizontally left margin vertical pair with horizontal gutter, full OG, NH, VF
(Ph)
75.00
233 **   825-34, 839-51
1938-39, Presidential issue, $1, $2 and $5, set of three high values ($5 with slight internal crease), 11 FDC of 20c to $5 and 13 FDC for coil stamps, in addition 4 FDC of Great Personalities later issues, occasional soiling, generally VF, total C.v. $640
(Ph)
100.00
234 **   899-901
1940, National Defense issue, 1c bluish green, 2c rose carmine and 3c mauve, complete set of three, vertical strips of three or four (2c), each one printed on double paper, splicing by scotch tape, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
100.00
235 **   905 var
1942, Win the War issue, 3c bright lilac, side margin block of 30 (10x3), double paper variety on top, middle and upper part of bottom rows, scotch tape paper splice on front (3rd row), red rejection line on front and reverse of the top row, middle row in addition with pre-printed paper fold, some vertical perf separation, full OG with appropriate waves, NH, VF and very rare item, Est. $800 -$1,000
(Ph)
400.00
236 **   907 var
1943, Allied Nations issue, 2c rose carmine, bottom left corner sheet margin plate No.22993 (with gap on two last digits) block of four, bottom stamps with double paper variety, scotch tape on front, full OG, NH, VF and attractive, Est. $200-$300
(Ph)
100.00
237  91/122
Classic "Grill" Lot 1867-69, eight used values, including #91 (E grill, thin at top right corner), 94 (F grill, blue Cincinnati cancel, internal crease), G grill on 10c, 12c x2, 15c, 24c and 90c, some soiling on 15c and pinhole on 90c,still fine and collectible quality unit, C.v. is over $3,500, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
250.00
 
Modern Errors and Varieties
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
238 **   1150, var
1960, Water Conservation, 4c dark blue, brown orange and green, complete pane of 50 (5x10), double paper variety on the 1st (completely) and 2nd (partially) vertical rows, full OG, NH, VF and very rare multiple, Est. $1,000- $1,200
(Ph)
500.00
239 **   1276
1965, Christmas issue, Angel with Trumpet, 5c carmine, olive green and bister, vertical gutter block of four with margin at bottom, fresh and unfolded, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $800 as two gutter pairs
(Ph)
200.00
240 **   1362a
1968, Waterfowl Conservation, 6c multicolored, vertical pair imperforate between stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250
(Ph)
75.00
241 **   1433b
1971, John Sloan, Painter, 8c multicolored, top right corner sheet margin plate No.33131, block of four, right stamps has red engraved color missing (John Sloan and "8") due to significant shift of all engraved colors to the bottom left, full OG, NH, VF, US Errors Cat. evaluates this error as rare, C.v. $2,000 as two singles
(Ph)
600.00
242 **   1470b
1972, Tom Sawyer, (8c) multicolored, a single with black and red (engraved) colors omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $800
(Ph)
150.00
243 **   1501b
1973, Progress in Electronics, 8c multicolored, a single with tan (background) and lilac colors omitted, full OG, NH, VF, US Errors Cat. mentioned that only 50 stamps exist, C.v. $600
(Ph)
150.00
244 **   1508a
1973, Christmas Tree, 8c multicolored, bottom sheet margin ZIP vertical strip of three, imperforate between first and second stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $225
(Ph)
75.00
245 **   1525b, var
1974, Veterans of War, 10c red and dark blue, two singles (formerly top left corner vertical pair), one with dark blue color missing, the other one has blue inscription above red one due to strong shift of horizontal perforation, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $350++
(Ph)
100.00
246 **   1547b
1974, Energy Conservation, 10c multicolored, a single with green and red colors omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $275
(Ph)
75.00
247 **   1555a
1975, David W. Griffith, 10c multicolored, top right corner sheet margin single with brown (engraved) color omitted, full OG, NH, VF, PSE certificate for upper right corner margin block of four, C.v. $450
(Ph)
100.00
248 **   1556b
1975, "Pioneer 10" Passing Jupiter, (10c) multicolored, bottom left corner margin single with dark blue (engraved) color omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $450
(Ph)
100.00
249 **   1578b
1975, Banking and Commerce issue, 10c x2 multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal se-tenant pair with brown and blue (litho) colors omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,100
(Ph)
250.00
250 **   1608 var
1979, "Betty" Lamp, 50c tan, black and orange, complete pane of 100, plate No.39157, blind horizontal perforation variety, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $1,000-$1,200
(Ph)
500.00
251 **   1610b
1979, Rush Lamp and Candle Holder, $1 multi, tan, orange and yellow colors omitted, block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $700++
(Ph)
200.00
252 **   1622Ch
1981, 13-Star Flag over Independence Hall, 13c dark blue, red and brown red, right sheet margin imperforate block of four, tagging omitted, ZIP imprint on the edge, full OG, NH, VF, priced with "-" in the Cat., Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
150.00
253 **   1689w
1976, Washington Reviewing Army at Valley Forge, pane of five 31c stamps, USA/31c missing on "a", "b", "c" and "d" stamps due to strong perforation shift to the top, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500
(Ph)
150.00
254 (*)   1698b
1976, Olympic Games issue, 13c multicolored, bottom right corner sheet margin block of eight, containing two se-tenant blocks of four with ZIP and "Mail Early" imprints, unused, no gum, fresh and VF, C.v. $750++
(Ph)
100.00
255 **   1703a
1976, Christmas, 13c multicolored, bottom right corner sheet margin plate No's 37617, 37618, 37619 imperforate block of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $225++
(Ph)
75.00
256 **   1731a
1978, Carl Sanburg, 13c black and brown, top and bottom sheet margin vertical transition strip of five, lower stamp has brown color completely omitted and just traces of black, full OG, NH, VF and rare, especially in strip, PF certificate, C.v.$1,750++
(Ph)
500.00
257 **   1735b
1978, Eagle "A" (15c) orange, top margin vertical strip of three, horizontal perforation is missing between 1st and 2nd stamps and placed diagonally between 2nd, 3rd and at the bottom, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500++
(Ph)
120.00
258 **   1737b
1978, Roses 15c multicolored, vertical imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $450
(Ph)
100.00
259 **   1744 var
1978, Harriet Tubman, 13c multi, left margin single with yellow color omitted, full OG, NH, VF and rare, the error is not listed in Scott or Scott Errors Cat., Est. $800-$1,000
(Ph)
400.00
260 **   1763a var
1978, Wildlife Conservation, Owls, 15c x4 multi, top margin se-tenant block of four, black and brown engraved colors strongly shifted to the left, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular item
(Ph)
60.00
261 **   1768a
1978, Christmas, 15c blue and multi, bottom left corner sheet margin plate No's 38731-38736 imperforate block of 12, tiny wrinkle between 3rd and 4th rows, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $420++
(Ph)
120.00
262 **   1789Ad var
1979, John Paul Jones, 15c multicolored, top left corner sheet margin block of four with ZIP imprint, imperforate horizontally with vertical perforation 10 3/4, full OG with minor offset on margin far away from the stamps, NH, VF, C.v. $230++
(Ph)
75.00
263 **   1789Pg
1979, John Paul Jones, 15c multicolored, imperforate proof of finished design, block of eight with vertical gutter in the middle, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,600++
(Ph)
300.00
264 **   1801a
1979, Will Rogers, Actor and Humorist, bottom sheet margin plate No.39082 and 39083 imperforate block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $270 as two pairs
(Ph)
75.00
265 **   1825a
1980, 50th Anniversary of the Veterans Administration, 15c carmine and blue violet, right sheet margin horizontal pair imperforate vertically, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $375
(Ph)
100.00
266 **   1855, var
1982, Crazy Horse, 13c light maroon, complete pane of 100 (10x10), light blue splice paper at bottom, at least 20 stamps are printed on double paper, full OG, NH, VF and very rare multiple, Est. $1,000-$1,200
(Ph)
500.00
267 **   1856, var
1985, Sinclair Lewis, 14c slate green, complete pane of 100 (10x10), double paper variety on 5th, 6th and 7th horizontal rows, full OG, NH, VF and very rare multiple, Est. $1,000-$1,200
(Ph)
500.00
268 **   1863f
1985, John J, Audubon, 22c dark blue, horizontal strip of 6 and a half stamp at right, imperforate between 5th and 6th stamps, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Scott Errors Cat. mentioned 10 pairs known, C.v. $1,300
(Ph)
400.00
269 **   1894a, var
1981, Flag over Supreme Court, 20c black, dark blue and red, imperforate block of 20 (2x10), double paper variety on six stamps at bottom, red splice papers on front and reverse, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, C.v. $300 as ten vertical imperf pairs, Est. $600-$800
(Ph)
300.00
270 **   1898Ad
1982, Stagecoach, 4c reddish brown, horizontal imperforate pair of coil stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $400
(Ph)
100.00
271 **   1906b
1981, Electric Car, 17c ultramarine, coil stamp, horizontal imperforate strip of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $390 as three pairs
(Ph)
100.00
272 **   1926a, var
1981, Edna St. Vincent Millay, 18c multicolored, two corner sheet margin singles, one with black (engraved) color omitted, the other one has black engraved color strongly shifted to the right, full OG, NH, C.v. $200 for stamp with omitted color only
(Ph)
75.00
273 **   1947a
1981, Eagle "C" (20c) red brown, horizontal imperforate pair of coil stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $700
(Ph)
150.00
274 **   1951c
1982, Love, (20c) multicolored, a single with omitted blue color, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $200
(Ph)
60.00
275 **   2002Ac var
1982, State Birds and Flowers issue, 20c multicolored, se-tenant pane of 50, perforation 11 1/4x11, double paper variety on the 3rd and 4th vertical rows, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, Est. $600-$800
(Ph)
300.00
276 **   2015a
1982, America's Libraries, 20c red and black, top sheet margin vertical strip of three, ZIP imprint at top, imperforate horizontally, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $200 for a pair imperf horizontally
(Ph)
75.00
277 **   2024a
1982, Ponce de Leon, 20c multicolored, right sheet margin plate No.11111 imperforate block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500 as two pairs
(Ph)
150.00
278 **   2039a
1983, Volunteerism, 20c red and black, left sheet margin imperforate block of four with ZIP imprint on the edge, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $450++
(Ph)
120.00
279 **   2044a
1983, Scott Joplin, 20c multicolored, bottom margin horizontal imperforate pair, black control markings on selvage, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $300
(Ph)
75.00
280 **   2058b
1983, American Inventors, (20c) x4 multicolored, right sheet margin se-tenant block of four with black engraved color omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $275
(Ph)
75.00
281 **   2064, a
1983, Christmas, Season's Greetings, 20c multicolored, right sheet margin plate No.22322 transition block of 16 (2x8), 7th horizontal pair is partly perforated, completely imperforate pair at the bottom, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $100- $150
(Ph)
50.00
282 **   2072a
1984, Love, 20c multicolored, bottom sheet margin block of four, imperforate vertically, control signs on the selvage, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250 as two pairs
(Ph)
75.00
283 **   2096b, var
1984, Smokey Bear, 20c multicolored, bottom sheet margin vertical strip of three, imperforate between stamps and at the bottom, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, C.v. $150 for pair imperf between stamps only
(Ph)
100.00
284 **   2107a
1984, Christmas issue, Madonna and Child, 20c multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair, left stamp has some gum wrinkles as almost always exists, full OG, NH, VF and rare, C.v. $1,400
(Ph)
250.00
285  2133b
1985, Pushcart 12.5c olive green, imperforate horizontal strip of six coil stamps with Bureau pre-cancel "Bulk Rate", plate No.1 at the bottom of the 4th stamp, full OG, NH, VF, not priced in Scott, Errors C.v. $200 for plate No. strip
(Ph)
100.00
286 **   2146a
1985, Abigail Adams, 22c multicolored, three-side margin horizontal transition strip of ten, four left stamps are completely imperforate, while 5th and 6th ones have blind perforation, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, C.v. $400 as for two imperf pairs
(Ph)
150.00
287 **   2154a
1985, World War I Veterans, 22c gray green and rose red, bottom left corner sheet margin ZIP block of four, bottom stamps have missing rose red color due to strong shift of horizontal perforation, full OG, NH, VF and scarce especially in position multiple, C.v. $600 as two singles
(Ph)
150.00
288 **   2165a-66a
1985, Christmas, Madonna and Child, Poinsettia, 22c multicolored, imperforate complete set of two, corner sheet margin ZIP blocks of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $210++
(Ph)
60.00
289 **   2171b, d
1986, Father Flanagan, 4c deep grayish blue, side margin horizontal strip of ten, two left stamps have no image (all color missing), while third one has missing 1/4 of the design, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, Scott prices this error with "-", Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
200.00
290 **   2177d
1988, Buffalo Bill Cody, 15c claret, 2 transition horizontal strips of ten, first one has missing all color on three stamps at left, second one - all color missing on two stamps at right, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,000++
(Ph)
250.00
291 **   2210b
1986, Public Hospitals, 22c multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal strip of three imperforate vertically, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $800 for pair imperf vertically
(Ph)
250.00
292 **   2211a
1986, Duke Ellington, Jazz Composer, 22c multicolored, bottom margin vertical pair imperforate horizontally, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500
(Ph)
150.00
293 **   2218k
1986, AMERIPEX' 86, US Presidents, the 3rd miniature sheet of six 22c stamps, black marginal inscription omitted, full OG, NH, VF and rare, PF certificate, C.v. $1,500
(Ph)
500.00
294 **   2246, var
1987, Michigan Statehood, 22c multicolored, three-side margin block of 30 (10x3, bottom part of a pane), red splice line on front and reverse, double paper variety (complete or partial) on nine stamps, full OG, NH,VF and very rare, Est. $800-$1,000
(Ph)
400.00
295 **   2247a
1987, Pan American Games, (22c) multicolored, top right corner sheet margin with silver color omitted, usual centering, full OG, NH and rare positional piece, C.v. $2,200 as singles, Est. $800 -$1,000
(Ph)
400.00
296 **   2251a
1987, Girl Scouts, (22c) multicolored, bottom margin single with all litho colors omitted, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 46 stamps known, C.v. $1,600
(Ph)
400.00
297 **   2354b
1987, Lacemaking, 22c x4 ultra and (white), right sheet margin se-tenant block of four with USPS imprint, white color omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $350
(Ph)
80.00
298 **   2378, var
1988, Love, 25c multicolored, complete pane of 100, four bottom rows printed on double paper variety, scotch tape is on 7th and 8th rows on front and on 10th row on reverse, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
(Ph)
500.00
299 **   2386-89 var
1988, Antarctic Explorers, 25c multicolored, complete pane of 50, double paper variety from 5th to 8th horizontal rows, affected 4 se-tenant blocks and 2 pairs, tiny marginal separations, still full OG, NH, VF and rare multiple, Est. $800-$1,000
(Ph)
400.00
300 **   2427
1989, Christmas issue, Madonna by Carracci, 25c multicolored, block of 49 with extra 7 half stamps at the bottom, full horizontal gutter between blocks of 35 and 14, full OG, NH, VF and probably unique item, this gutter pair is listed, but priced with "-", Est. $1,500-$1,800
(Ph)
750.00
301 **   2439, var
1990, Idaho Statehood, complete pane of 50 (10x5), double paper variety on the 1st to 3rd vertical rows, left stamps have blind horizontal perforation, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Est. $600-$800
(Ph)
300.00
302 **   2440a
1990, Love, 25c multicolored, top right corner sheet margin imperforate block of four, USPS and ZIP imprint at upper margin, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,100
(Ph)
250.00
303 **   2444a
1990, 100th Anniversary of the Wyoming Statehood, 25c multi, right sheet margin single with black (engraved) color omitted, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, C.v. $900
(Ph)
250.00
304 **   2466a
1995, Ferryboat, 32c blue, horizontal imperforate pair of coil stamps, full original low gloss (matt) gum, NH, VF, C.v. $475
(Ph)
120.00
305  2476 P
1991, Kestrel, imperforate proof of 1c multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal gutter block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $400 as two pairs
(Ph)
150.00
306  2476-78 P
1991, Kestrel 1c and Bluebird 3c, imperforate proofs in horizontal se-tenant strip of four with gutter in the middle, light fold along the gutter, still full OG, NH, VF and rare, se-tenant gutters of such proofs are listed, but priced with"-", Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
250.00
307  2478 P
1991, Bluebird, imperforate proof of 3c multicolored, right margin horizontal gutter block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $400 as two pairs
(Ph)
150.00
308 **   2479b
1991, Fawn 19c multicolored, a single with red color omitted, full OG, NH, VF, a common stamp is added for comparison, C.v. $425
(Ph)
100.00
309 **   2482a, var
1990, Bobcat $2 multicolored, top sheet margin single with black (engraved "$2 USA") color omitted (usual poor centering) and bottom right corner margin example with black color shifted to the left, both with full OG, NH,F/VF, C.v. $200 for stamp with omitted color only
(Ph)
75.00
310  2517 P
1990-91, Flower, rate "F" (29c) multicolored, perforated proof in vertical pair with gutter in the middle, lightly folded between top stamp and gutter, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, this item is priced with "-" in the Cat.
(Ph)
150.00
311  2517 P
1990-91, Flower, rate "F" (29c) multicolored, perforated proof in horizontal pair with gutter in the middle, lightly folded between left stamp and gutter, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, this item is priced with "-" in the Cat.
(Ph)
150.00
312  2540 Pl
1991, White Headed Eagle, perforated proof of $2.90 multicolored in complete design, vertical pair with gutter in the middle, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce, this item is priced with "-" in Scott
(Ph)
150.00
313 **   2550a
1991, Cole Porter, 29c multi, bottom sheet margin vertical pair imperforate horizontally, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $400
(Ph)
100.00
314 **   2579a
1991, Christmas, Santa Claus in Chimney, (29c) multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal strip of three imperforate vertically, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $175 for pair imperf vertically
(Ph)
60.00
315  2595-97
1992, Eagle and Shield, proof of self-adhesive stamp with no value indicated, top right corner sheet margin vertical pair with large part of adjoining stamps at left, die cutting omitted, printer's angles on edges, fresh, VF and very rare
(Ph)
250.00
316 **   2618a
1992, Love, 29c multicolored, horizontal pair imperforate vertically, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $300
(Ph)
60.00
317  2718a Pd
1992, Christmas Toys, proof se-tenant booklet pane of four 29c stamps with wrong layout (stamps from the bottom placed at the top), imperforate horizontally between stamps, selvage at left with plate No. A11111and extra Toy Train stamp at top right, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,200
(Ph)
250.00
318  2754 P
1993, Cherokee Strip Land Run, imperforate proof of 29c multicolored (complete design), vertical strip of four with gutter in the middle, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $700 as two pairs w/o gutter
(Ph)
200.00
319  2754 Pa
1993, Cherokee Strip Land Run, perforated proof of 29c multicolored (complete design), top margin vertical gutter block of four, plate No.A2/1111 and control lights on the selvage, full OG, NH, VF and rare positional item, C.v.$500 as two gutter pairs
(Ph)
300.00
320  2754 Pa
1993, Centenary of the Cherokee Strip Land Run, perforated proof of 29c multicolored (complete design) in vertical pair with horizontal gutter between, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250
(Ph)
75.00
321  2754 Pb
1993, Centenary of the Cherokee Strip Land Run, imperforate proof of (29c) multicolored, purple and black inscriptions omitted, top sheet margin block of four with vertical gutter in the middle, plate No.2222 and control lights on top selvage, light fold between left stamps and gutter, full OG, NH, VF and very rare positional multiple, Est. $1,000-1,200
(Ph)
500.00
322  2754 Pb
1993, Centenary of the Cherokee Strip Land Run, imperforate proof of (29c) multicolored, purple and black inscriptions omitted, vertical pair with horizontal gutter between, full OG, NH, VF and rare, this pair is priced with "-"
(Ph)
150.00
323  2788a P
1993, Classic Books, imperforate proof of se-tenant block of four 29c multicolored stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $400
(Ph)
100.00
324 **   2814 var
1994, Love, 29c multicolored, block of four booklet values, imperforate vertically between stamps, full OG, NH, VF, reportedly this item came from a printer's waste, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
100.00
325 **   2866b
1994, Wonders of the Sea, 29c x4 multicolored, top left margin imperforate se-tenant block of four, plate No. B2222, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $450
(Ph)
100.00
326 **   2872, e
1994, Christmas, Stocking, 29c multi, block of six (2x3), top block of four imperforate horizontally between stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250
(Ph)
60.00
327 **   2904c
1996, Mountain Nonprofit Org. (5c) multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair of coil stamps with control No.04160 on reverse, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250
(Ph)
60.00
328 **   2950 imp
1995, Florida Statehood, 32c multicolored, top left corner margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, this item considered as a printer's waste, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
150.00
329 **   2975w
1995, Civil War, 32c multicolored, imperforate se-tenant pane of 20 stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $800
(Ph)
250.00
330 **   2980, b
1995, Woman Suffrage, 32c multicolored, top left corner sheet margin plate No.1111 block of 12 (6x2), block of four at the bottom has only perforation at top, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $750 for imperf pair
(Ph)
300.00
331 **   3001 imp
1995, Naval Academy, 32c multicolored, bottom right corner sheet margin imperforate block of four, plate No. P11111, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, this item considered to be from a printer's waste
(Ph)
400.00
332 **   3007d
1995, Christmas, Santa and Children, 32c multicolored, top sheet margin imperforate se-tenant block of four with USPS imprint, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $325
(Ph)
75.00
333 **   3031 var
1999, Kestrel 1c multicolored, self-adhesive top left corner sheet margin horizontal pair with plate No.4433A, yellow, dark blue and black offset colors omitted, backing paper intact, VF and scarce unrecorded variety, a common plate No.3333B is included for comparison, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
150.00
334 **   3054d, e
1997, Roses, (32c) multicolored, self-adhesive horizontal strip of three with die cutting and black color omitted, backing paper intact, NH, VF and scarce, C.v. $800 as single with black omitted and imperf pair with black omitted
(Ph)
200.00
335 **   3058 var
1996, Ernest E. Just, 32c gray and black, top sheet margin vertical strip of five, two top stamps with all color missing, middle one has only a part of the design due to strong shift of horizontal perforation and further miscut, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, this error is not listed in Scott, Est. $600-$800
(Ph)
400.00
336 **   3060a
1996, Year of the Rat, 32c multicolored, top right corner sheet margin imperforate block of four with plate No.S1111, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,100 as two pairs
(Ph)
250.00
337 **   3069a
1996, Georgia O'Keeffe, 32c multi, complete imperforate pane of 15, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $675
(Ph)
200.00
338 **   3081 var
1996, Breast Cancer Awareness, 32c multicolored, three side margin (top part of a pane) horizontal strip of five, imperforate at top between stamps and margin, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, a common strip is enclosed, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
250.00
339 **   3265b
1998, Uncle Sam's Hat (33c) "H" multicolored, self- adhesive horizontal pair of coil stamps, red color omitted and design is shifted to the right as always, backing paper is intact, VF, a common stamp is included, C.v. $600++
(Ph)
150.00
340 **   3422a
2004, Wilma Rudolph, 23c red and black, top sheet margin self-adhesive vertical pair with die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $600
(Ph)
150.00
341 **   3504a
2001, Alfred Nobel, 34c brown and buff, top right corner sheet margin vertical imperforate pair with plate No.S22 and control No.2, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only one pane of 20 has been discovered, C.v. of $500 doesn't reflect rarity of that item, Est. $700-$800
(Ph)
350.00
342 **   3523a
2001, Lucille Ball, 34c multicolored, bottom sheet margin vertical pair of self-adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, USPS imprint on margin, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $700
(Ph)
200.00
343 **   3555c
2002, Winter Olympics, 34c multicolored, top left corner sheet margin self-adhesive se-tenant block of four with die cutting omitted, plate No. S111111, backing paper intact, VF and rare, according to US Errors Cat. two panes recorded, C.v. $825
(Ph)
250.00
344 **   3557a
2002, Langston Hughes, 34c multicolored, top sheet margin pair of self-adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $725
(Ph)
150.00
345 **   3629Fg
2003, Flag 37c multicolored, imperforate block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $200 as two pairs
(Ph)
60.00
346 **   3756Ab
2008, Coffeepot, 5c multicolored, vertical pair of self-adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, dated 2007 at lower left, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $400
(Ph)
75.00
347 **   3784Ae
2003, Purple Heart, 37c multicolored, self-adhesive stamp in complete pane of 20, die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF and rare, according to US Errors Cat. only three panes recorded, S. Sismondo certificate, C.v. $1,600
(Ph)
400.00
348 **   3835a
2004, Dr. Seuss, 37c multicolored, left sheet margin (USPS) block of four self-adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF and rare multiple, only two panes of 20 reported, C.v. $2,800 as two pairs
(Ph)
600.00
349 **   3895m
2005, Chinese New Years of 1992-2004, 37c multicolored, complete double-sided pane of 24 self-adhesive stamps, misregistered die cutting on reverse side causing imperforate top row of three stamps and bisected stamps on three other rows, NH, VF and scarce, APEX certificate, C.v. $900
(Ph)
250.00
350 **   3910m
2005, Modern Architecture, 37c multicolored, pane of 12 self-adhesive stamps, orange yellow color omitted (denomination of stamps from the second vertical row), official USPS packing, fresh and VF, C.v. $400
(Ph)
100.00
351 **   4133a
2007, Flag (41c) First-Class multi, self-adhesive horizontal pair of coil stamps with die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF and scarce, 50 pairs possible, C.v. $1,250
(Ph)
300.00
352 **   4407a
2009, Celebrate, 44c multicolored, self-adhesive stamp in bottom left corner sheet margin plate No.S1111 block of four with die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $350 as two pairs
(Ph)
100.00
353 **   4544, b
2011, American Scientists, Forever (44c) multicolored, complete pane of 20 containing 5 horizontal strips of four self-adhesive stamps, strip at the top has die cutting missing on reverse due to misaligned die-cutting mat, otherwise backing paper intact, VF and scarce, C.v. $375
(Ph)
150.00
354 **   4626a
2012, Love, Forever (45c) red, left sheet margin horizontal pair of self-adhesive stamps, die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $200
(Ph)
60.00
355 **   4640b
2012, Flag with inscription "Freedom- Liberty- Equality- Justice", Forever (45c) multicolored, self-adhesive horizontal strip of four coil stamps with die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $450
(Ph)
100.00
356 **   5052a
2016, Flag, Forever (49c) multicolored, horizontal strip of four self-adhesive coil stamps with plate No.B11111, die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF, US Errors C.v. $500
(Ph)
150.00
357 **   5343a
2019, Flag, Forever (55c) multicolored, vertical pair of self-adhesive coil stamps, die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF, this pair is priced with "-", Est. $200- $250
(Ph)
100.00
 
Stamp Booklets
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
358 ** B  BK142b (1949b)
1982, American Bighorned Sheep, two $4 intact booklets of plate 9, both are containing 20c stamps in two panes of ten, each one imperforate between stamps with straight edge at right or left, full OG, NH,VF and scarce, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
150.00
359 ** B  BK142b (1949b)
1982, American Bighorned Sheep, two $4 intact booklets of plate 10, both are containing 20c stamps in two panes of ten, each one imperforate between stamps with straight edge at right or left, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, Est. $300 -$350
(Ph)
150.00
360 ** B  BK144 (2116a)
1985, Flag over Capitol Dome, intact booklet of $1.10, containing pane of five stamps of 22c on pasted paper, before to be perforated and cut off spliced by scotch tape on front and red tape on reverse, full OG, NH,VF and very rare, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
150.00
361 ** B  2385a var
1988, Classic Cars, intact pane of five 25 c stamps, triple impression of all color except red inscription, full OG, NH, VF and rare, this error is not listed in Scott
(Ph)
400.00
362 ** B  BK169 var (2441c)
1990, Love, intact $5 booklet containing two pane of ten 25 c stamps, top pane with bright pink omitted variety, while second one is normal, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $950
(Ph)
300.00
363 ** B  BK171 var (2474a var)
1990, Historical Lighthouses, $5 intact booklet containing 4 panes of five 25c multicolored (plate No.4 which is scarce), all with white color "25 USA" placed at the lower left corner of stamps, in addition black (offset) color shifted to the bottom, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
75.00
364 ** B  BK174b (2484g)
1991, Wood Duck, $5.80 intact booklet, containing 29c stamps in two panes of ten, plate No.1111, imperforate between stamps with straight edge at top, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,750
(Ph)
400.00
365 ** B  BK191 var (2566c)
1991, Comedians by Hirschfeld, $5.80 intact booklet containing 29c stamps in 2 panes of ten, top pane has scarlet and bright violet (engraved) colors omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $350
(Ph)
100.00
366 ** B  BK191 var (2566a var)
1991, Comedians by Hirschfeld, $5.80 intact booklet containing 29c stamps in 2 panes of ten, top pane has 6 stamps with pale lilac (offset) color practically omitted, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
75.00
367 P B  2770a Pa
1993, American Musicals, proof of se-tenant booklet pane of four 29c in finished design, uncut block of four panes (2x2), plate No.A23233 on selvage at top and on horizontal gutter, light bend on 2nd horizontal row, still full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, priced "-" for uncut pair of panes
(Ph)
1000.00
368 P B  2770a P, b, c
1993, American Musicals, three imperforate proofs of se- tenant booklet pane of four 29c values in full color, in blue only and in blue and magenta colors only (design is slightly different from issued stamps), all with full OG,NH, VF and very rare, C.v. $1,250 for finished design pane only, others priced with "-", Est. $1,500- $1,800
(Ph)
750.00
369 P B  2778a Pa-g
1993, American Musicians, seven imperforate proofs of se-tenant booklet pane of 29c values in yellow, pink, red, blue, black, gray and in finished design, each one with partial or complete plate No.A222222 at top selvage, full OG, NH, VF and rare assembly, C.v. $3,300
(Ph)
1000.00
370 ** B  BK228b (2921e)
1996, Flag over Porch, $6.40 intact booklet containing 32c self-adhesive stamps in 2 panes of ten with die cutting omitted, plate No.66666, each stamp dated "1996" in red, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $400
(Ph)
100.00
371 ** B  3112d
1996, Christmas, Madonna and Child by Paolo de Matteis, $6.40 self-adhesive intact booklet pane of 20, top 7 stamps at the top with missing black engraved inscription due to strong shift of die cutting, while 6 bottom stamps have this inscription printed at top and bottom, fresh and VF, the item is listed, but priced in Scott with "-", Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
250.00
372 ** B  3123c
1997, Love, $6.40 intact booklet containing 32c self- adhesive stamps in pane of 20 plus label, die cutting omitted, plate No. B1111, backing paper intact, VF, C.v. $1,000
(Ph)
250.00
373 ** B  BK279A var (3436c)
2004, Wilma Rudolph, $2.30 intact booklet containing ten 23c self-adhesive stamps, die cutting omitted, peel strip intact, plate No.P44, VF and very rare, priced with "-", S. Sismondo certificate, Est. $1,600-$2,000
(Ph)
800.00
374 ** B  3492c
2001, Apples and Oranges, $6.80 intact booklet, containing 20 self-adhesive 34c stamps in two panes of ten, blocks of four at right of each pane with omitted black color, backing paper intact, VF and according to US Errors Cat. this is unique booklet pane, Est. $4,000-$5,000
(Ph)
2000.00
 
Air Post stamps
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
375 **   C108d
1983, Los Angeles Olympic Games, 40c multicolored, right sheet margin USPS imprint imperforate se-tenant block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $650
(Ph)
150.00
376 **   C115a
1985, Trans-Pacific Air Mail, 44c multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $550
(Ph)
150.00
377 **   C125b
1989, 20th UPU Congress, Futuristic Mail Delivery, 45c multicolored, bottom left margin se-tenant block of four with USPS imprint, light blue (engraved) color omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500
(Ph)
150.00
378 **   C127, a
1990, Tropical Coast, 45c multicolored, top left corner sheet margin plate No.A1111 block of 16 (4x4), four pairs of the block are partly imperforate due to foldover, including pair imperforate horizontally, pair imperforate at top and between stamps and two pairs imperforate at top, all with diagonal perforation lines, full OG, NH, VF and reportedly unique item, Est. $2,000-$2,500
(Ph)
1000.00
 
Special Delivery
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
379  E1P1
1885, Running Messenger, large die proof of 10c blue on India paper, sunken die on large card, proof size 75x60mm, card size 225x150mm, tiny soiling at left, otherwise VF and scarce C.v. $600
(Ph)
150.00
 
Postage Due stamps
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
380 **/*   J80, a var
1931, Numerals, 1c dull carmine and 1c scarlet, wet printing, design size 19x22,5 mm, two vertical pairs printed on double paper, first one with foldover, full/part of OG, VF, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
150.00
381  J84a var
1931, Numerals, 10c scarlet, wet printing, design size 19x22,5 mm, block of six with double paper variety on bottom block of four, scotch tape on front, Chamberlain, SD favor cancellation, full OG, VF and rare, Est. $250- $300
(Ph)
150.00
 
Official Mail
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
382 **   O141a
1988, 25c red, blue and black, horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $700
(Ph)
150.00
383 **   O148 imp
1991, 23c red, blue and black, vertical imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, this item is considering to be a printer's waste, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
75.00
 
Stationery Items
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
384    U429 var
1915, Washington 2c carmine, two entire envelopes, first one has size 150x86mm, indicia of die 1 printed inside of the envelope, the other one - size 257x111mm, indicia of die 6 printed at right of the top flap, rough impression with ink inflows at top and bottom of Washington's head, fresh, VF, Est. $100-$150
(Ph)
50.00
 
War Saving stamps
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
385 **   WS7
1942, Minute Man, 10c rose red, complete pane of 100 (10x10), top part (two and a half rows) printed on double paper, scotch tape on top margin (front) and on 3rd row (reverse), red splice lines on front and reverse, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
(Ph)
500.00
 
Postal History of Alaska
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
386    210
1885 (January 10), cover from Sitka to Middlebury, Vermont, franked by Washington 2c red brown, concentric circles cancellation, mounted on page from a Collection, mostly VF and scarce, Est. $200- $250
(Ph)
100.00
387    285
1899 (February 24), American Souvenir Card (Alaska 7), sent from Fort Wrangel to Berlin, using "Printed Matter" rate franked by Trans-Mississippi 1c dark green, cork cancellation, Berlin "30.3.99" arrival marking, mounted on page from a Collection, mostly VF, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
75.00
388    252
1899 (July 17), cover from Saint Michael to Glyndon, MN, franked by Washington 2c carmine, cork cancel, arrival ds on reverse, some soiling and wears, still fine and scarce mailing, mounted on page from a Collection, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
75.00
 
Collections and Large Lots
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
389 **   
     Selection of Multiples
1926- 44, seven plate blocks of 4 or 6, including Clark, five Air Post with "Baby Zeppelin", one Special Delivery and Flag of Korea in block of six with "KORPA" variety, full OG but with minor gum waves and C7-9 with minor corner imperfection, still NH, F/VF, C.v. is well over $900
(Ph)
150.00
390 **   905/968 var
     Double Paper Variety - 7 Strips
1942-48, Win The War, War Veterans, Tennessee Statehood, Mississippi, Francis Scott and Poultry, denomination of 3c, four vertical strips of four and three strips of five, each one with two three stamps with double paper variety, each with scotch tape on front and reverse, red crayon splice lines, all are NH, VF and very rare assembly, Est. $600-$700
(Ph)
350.00
391 **   537/1950, C39, C72 var
     Nice Errors Selection
1919-82, 32 items in singles, pairs, strips of 4 or 8, blocks of 4, 20 or 37 (pane of 40 with separated strip of three), mainly misplaced perforation, some accompanied by common stamps, several very scarce items, including early coils, full OG, NH, mainly VF, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
250.00
 
Canal Zone
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
392 **   9/145, C2/31
     Beautiful Assembly on Stockpages
1904-58, several hundred mint stamps in singles or blocks of four, starting with overprints on Maps and Great Personalities stamps, representing postage, air post, officials, air post official and dues, many better items throughout, occasional flaws possible, but apparently with full OG, NH and F/VF, C.v. is over $7,000 either as hinged (for early NH stamps) or as singles in case of no price for NH blocks, Est. $5,000-$6,000
(Ph)
2500.00
 
Philippines
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
393 **   241-50 var
     Official stamps
1906, black overprint "O.B." on definitive stamps of 2c-30c, complete set of ten, two with sheet margins, the high value with natural straight edge at left, full OG, NH, fine and very scarce, Est. $300- $350
(Ph)
150.00
394 **   241-50 var
1906, red overprint "O.B." on definitive stamps of 2c-30c, complete set of ten, 2c has rounded corner at bottom left, full OG, NH, fine and rare, Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
200.00
 
United Nations
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
395 **   1/163, C1-12
     Collection on Scott Pages
1951-66, 172 mint stamps, 172 corner margin inscribed blocks of four, 3 souvenir sheets and 17 postal stationery items, practically complete for the period, full OG, apparently all are NH, VF, C.v. is about $450 for stamps only, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
100.00
396 **   1-91, C1-7, U1-2, UC1-5, UX1-2
     Ten-Year Collection on Nicely Drawn Pages
1951-61, 100 stamps (two on hand-made illustrated pieces with FD cancellations and artist's signatures), 2 souvenir sheets, 8 stationery envelopes and 4 postcards neatly arranged on 65 professionally illustrated pages, each one is original water-color drawing on the subject of issued stamps, all these gold edged pages are arranged in heavy duty leather album, excellent quality, ex-the Sol Rozman Collection, Est. $1,500-$2,000
(Ph)
1000.00

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