Sale 4Completed: August 17, 2024
The APS Sale
Lots 516—547
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Lot 516
Airmail, 1918-23, First and Second Issues complete, set of 6, o.g., all never hinged except C4 is l.h., strong colors, C3 with fast high flying plane, F.-V.F. set.
Scott No. C1-C6 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $590.Realized: $160
Lot 517
Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, top plate block of 12 with arrow, double plate nos. 8493/8492 and two "TOP", rich colors, o.g., top stamps and selvage with hinge remnants, bottom stamps n.h., couple gum creases, bit of separation at top hinge reinforced, F.-V.F.
Scott No. C3 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,250.Realized: $400
Lot 518
Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, nicely centered, purple with "Washington D.C." roller cancels, F.-V.F. and rare used double plate block, unpriced as used in Scott.
Scott No. C3 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $750 - 1,000.Lot 519
Airmail, 1923, 8¢ dark green, well centered through, bright and fresh, each block canceled with neat "Los Angeles, Cal." oval cancels, faint reddish cancel at bottom left, Very Fine and choice, unpriced as used blocks.
Scott No. C4 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 520
Postage Due, 1896, 50¢ deep claret, D.L. watermark, block of four, brilliant color, well-centered, neat central strike of South Omaha Nebraska received handstamp, a few horizontal perf separations not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine and choice, ex-Helton Jr. ; with 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85.
Scott No. J44 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $275.Realized: $150
Lot 521
Postage Due, 1914, 50¢ carmine lake, S.L. watermark, perf. 10, $500, rich color, attractive margins and centering, unobtrusive cancel, light creasing at top, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. J58 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,700.Realized: $240
Lot 522
Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Handstamps, group of 7 stamps including strikes of the "Arizona", "Alaska", "Henry Chauncey" and "Great Republic" on R68c, R69c, R81c, R82c, R123; few small flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce group.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $800
Lot 523
Revenue, 1862-71, 10¢ Bicolored Essays, four pairs in different colors, large to huge margins, Very Fine and scarce group.
Scott No. R32E var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $325
Lot 524
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 5¢ Inland Exchange, perf'd, block of ten, well centered with brilliant color, three bold complete " John Myers, Agent, Rouse's Point, Apr. 12, 1864 " oval handstamps, couple very trivial perf flaws, Extremely Fine and spectacular multiple.
Scott No. R27c ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $275
Lot 525
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 10¢ Inland Exchange, part perf., reconstructed block of 60 with selvage at top and bottom, manuscript cancels, one at top defective where selvage and part of stamp missing, few other faults, Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple , ex-Curtis .
Scott No. R36b ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,200 as blocks of four.Realized: $500
Lot 526
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 15¢ Inland Exchange, imperf., vertical pair, sharp "D.L. & W.R.R. Co., Sep 23, 1864" circular railroad handstamp cancels, large margins, strong vibrant color; small shallow thin at top and light horizontal crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance; with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. R40a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.Realized: $120
Lot 527
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 25¢ Entry of Goods, imperf., straight line "S de V" handstamp cancels, mostly large to huge margins, bright vibrant color and proof-like impression, E, horizontal strip of three, Extremely Fine and attractive, a beautiful multiple.
Scott No. R45a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $122 for pair and single.Realized: $200
Lot 528
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 50¢ Foreign Exchange, imperf., socked-on-the-nose red "LEA & Co." boxed handstamp with manuscript date cancel, large margins, bright vibrant color, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott No. R56a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75.Realized: $160
Lot 529
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $1 Foreign Exchange, imperf., socked-on-the-nose "R.C.G., Apr 7, 1863" circular handstamp cancel, bold bright color and sharp impression, large well balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. R68a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $125.Lot 530
Revenue, 1863, First Issue, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, imperf., socked-on-the-nose blue "J. P. Morgan & Co., Jun 26, 1863" cds cancel, ample to large margins, rich deep color, couple tears at upper right, one into design, o, otherwise Very Fine and very attractive color handstamped example of this rare $1.30 Foreign Exchange Imperforate issue, ex-Bulkeley .
Scott No. R77a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $11,000.Realized: $2,000
Lot 531
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $1.50 Inland Exchange, imperf., rich color, large margins all around, canceled by sharp " A.Ins.Co. Boston, May 20, 1863 " handstamp cancel (Tolman A-2), an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Cunliffe .
Scott No. R78a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $32.Realized: $240
Lot 532
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $20 Conveyance, imperf., strong color on bright paper, canceled three bold sharp strikes of "P .F.W. & C. Ry Co., Comptr's Office. Nov 10, 1864 " oval handstamp (Tolman P-11K) of Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad Co., trivial tone spot, Very Fine and choice railroad cancel.
Scott No. R98a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150.Realized: $550
Lot 533
Revenue, 1864, First Issue, $200 U.S. Internal Revenue, perf'd, deep vibrant colors, bold manuscript "C. & P. R.R. Co, Augt 1, 1867" cancel of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad Co., Fine and choice railroad cancel; P.F. certificate no longer accompanies.
Scott No. R102c ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $650.Realized: $375
Lot 534
Revenue, 1864, First Issue, $200 U.S. Internal Revenue, perf'd, bright colors, well centered, neat " Long Island R.R. Co., May 7, 1868 " double-circle datestamp, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. R102c ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $650.Realized: $325
Lot 535
Revenue, 1864, First Issue, $200 U.S. Internal Revenue, perf'd, strong bright colors, nicely centered with manuscript " Lehigh Valley R.R. Co., June 29, 1870 " cancel (S&T L-4P-1), Very Fine and scarce railroad cancel.
Scott No. R102c ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $650.Realized: $375
Lot 536
Revenue, 1864, First Issue, $200 U.S. Internal Revenue, perf'd, bright fresh colors, canceled by manuscript " The Minn. Val. R.R. Co. June 30, 1866, E.L.D. "; hint of perf toning at top improved, Fine appearance, a rare Minnesota Valley Railroad cancel .
Scott No. R102c ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $850.Realized: $350
Lot 537
Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, 1¢//$2 blue & black with Handstamped Cancels, nice group of 25 stamps with singles and one pair, each with a handstamped cancel comprising R103, R104 (3), R107, R110 (2), R112 (3), R114, R115 pair, R116, R117, R118 (4), R120 (3), R123 (3); some small flaws to be expected, F.-V.F. and attractive group.
Scott No. R103//R123 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $400 - 600.Realized: $550
Lot 538
Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $3.50 blue & black, well centered, bright colors, canceled " J.A. Bryson, New Orleans " double-oval.
Scott No. R126 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $450.Lot 539
Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $20 blue & black, rich colors, neat manuscript " E. Grimia, Norpub, 24 June 1872 " cancel, F.-V.F.
Scott No. R129 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $800.Realized: $200
Lot 540
Documentary, 1871, Third Issue, 2¢ orange & black, block of 15, well centered, canceled by multiple strikes of blue "Nashua, Acton & Boston R.R., Superintendents Office, Nashua. N.H. Sep 5, 1872" oval handstamp (S&T N-25), Very Fine and remarkable railroad canceled block.
Scott No. R135 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $400
Lot 541
Proprietary, 1871, 6¢ green & black, rich colors, canceled by NYFM geometric (GE-EP3) , trivial corner crease, Fine and rare, the only recorded strike of a New York foreign mail fancy cancel on a Proprietary revenue stamp .
Scott No. RB6 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $250
Lot 542
Proprietary, 1873, $1 green & black, violet paper, well centered with wide margins, rich colors, bold purple "Paris, Allen & Co., 51 Broadway, New York." framed handstamp and ms. "July 3, 1882" cancel, Very Fine appearance; P.F. certificate 543053 is missing.
Scott No. RB9a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $3,500.Realized: $800
Lot 543
Federal Duck Stamp, 1948, $1 Buffleheads, o.g., never hinged, lower right corner margin single, exceedingly well centered, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate Graded XF-Superb 95 (SMQ $200) .
Scott No. RW15 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $60.Lot 544
Federal Duck Stamp, 1963, $3 Brants, o.g., lightly hinged, extraordinarily well centered, fresh and Superb; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded Superb 98 (SMQ $425 as N.H.) .
Scott No. RW30 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 as n.h.Lot 545
Federal Duck Stamp, 1969, $3 White-Winged Scoters, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering within extra large margins, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2016 P.S.E. certificate Graded XF-Superb 95J (SMQ $375 as N.H.) .
Scott No. RW36 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $65 as N.H.Lot 546
Federal Duck Stamp, 1970, $3 Ross's Geese, o.g., lightly hinged, extraordinarily well centered, fresh and Superb; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded Superb 98 (SMQ $350 as N.H.).
Scott No. RW37 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $65 as N.H.Lot 547
Federal Duck Stamp, 1995, $15 Mallards, fresh and Superb; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate Graded Superb 98 (SMQ $125) .
Scott No. RW62 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $33.