The APS Sale

Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete, set of three, o.g., each with hinge remnant, well centered set, $2.60 with light gum crease, a Very Fine set.

Scott No. C13-C15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,080.

Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, F.-V.F.

Scott No. C14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $575.

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85 .

Scott No. C15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $525.

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ blue, plate proof on India paper, bottom plate no. 552 and imprint block of 8, large margins all around, some typical India flaws, otherwise fresh and Very Fine.

Scott No. E2P3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine, o.g., well centered within large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85 .

Scott No. E6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $230.

Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ ultramarine, o.g., exceedingly well centered within extra large margins, strong color and impressoin, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85 .

Scott No. E9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $190.

Postage Due, 1897, 30¢ deep claret, block of 4, exceptionally well centered with "South Omaha, Nebr. Rec'd" circular precancel postmark, full never hinged original gum, Very Fine and scarce used block; with 2022 P.S.A.G. certificate.

Scott No. J43   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $475.

1873 Post Office Announcement of Official Stamps, two-page circular to all postmasters dated May 15, 1873 advising of the abolishment of the franking privilege as of July 1, 1873 and that "the Postmaster General is required by law to provide postage stamps and stamped envelopes of special design for each of the several Executive Departments of the Government, for the pre-payment of postage on official matter passing through the mails." The circular goes on to describe the stamps and colors including that the War Department stamps will be "cochineal red"; folded for envelope, large tears, Fine important historical document for both free frank and official issue collectors.

Scott No. O1-O93 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Justice Dept., 1873, 12¢ purple, well centered within even margins, bright color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF 80 .

Scott No. O30   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $260.

Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ purple, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, bright color, perfs scissors-separated but essentially intact, Ebel backstamp, F.-V.F., only 163 sold .

Scott No. O28SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,250.

Post Office Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 15¢ black, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, deep shade and detailed impression, almost perfectly centered with full perforations all around, small tear at top left, Extremely Fine appearance, one of the finest centered examples, only 82 sold ; with 2016 P.F. certificate.

Scott No. O53SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,600.

War Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 10¢ deep rose, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, exceedingly well centered within beautifully balanced margins, choice and Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 119 Sold ; with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85 .

Scott No. O88SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,400.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10¢ WAR SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.

Treasury Dept., 1879, 90¢ brown, deep intense color, segmented cork cancel, Fine and scarce; with 2022 P.F. certificate.

Scott No. O113   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750.

Newspaper, 1879, $1.92 pale brown, A.B.N.C. printing, o.g., nicely centered with rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate.

Scott No. PR71   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $550.

City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ black on grayish, o.g., hinge remnant, right sheet margin single showing guideline, large margins all around, bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem; with 2023 P.F. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J .

Scott No. 40L1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $375.

California State Telegraph Co., 1871, black & salmon, o.g., hinge remnant, blue serial No. 103, minor toned perf, Fine and scarce.

Scott No. 5T4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $950.