Sale 106: The Stanley Piller Inventory of United States

Lot 967 o   

Blow, W.T., 1¢ green, experimental silk paper, showing four blue silk fibers on reverse, strong color, slight soiling and short perf at top, Fine appearance, a great private die medicine rarity with only 7 examples recorded in the Aldrich census.
Scott No. RS31e    $1,900.

Realized: $575

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Lot 968 o   

Brandreth, B., 1¢ black, imperf, silk paper, a most attractive, large margined example, small thin spot and small tear at left, Very Fine appearance; with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. RS34b    $300.

Realized: $110

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Lot 969 o   

Brown, John I. & Son, 4¢ brown, watermarked USIR, rich color, small thins at top, Fine appearance, very rare with only 16 are recorded in the Aldrich census.
Scott No. RS41d    $2,000.

Realized: $500

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Lot 970 o   

Helmbold's, 2¢ blue, silk paper, rich color, few small thins and nibbed perf at bottom right, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. RS106b    $400.

Realized: $110

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Lot 971 o   

Swain, Wm., 8¢ orange, die cut, old paper, rich color, small thin spot at top left and light vertical creases, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare and desirable issue, with only 17 examples recorded in the Aldrich census.
Scott No. RS235a    $2,250.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 972    

Wright, R. & G.A., 3¢ lake, watermarked USIR, o.g., strong bold color, Fine, a scarce perfume issue.
Scott No. RT24d    $525.

Realized: $190

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