Sale 45: The Winter Sale

Lot 1928 o   

Carrier, 1851 (1¢) Franklin, neat red New York town cancel, ample margins to slightly in, few tiny thin spots, about Fine appearance, a rare example of the Franklin Carrier used with New York City cancellation; with 1991 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. LO1    $7,500.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 1929 ()   

Charleston, S.C., Steinmeyer's City Post, 1859, 2¢ black on bluish, without gum, clear margins around, none of the translucent staining that plagues this issue, Fine, an attractive example of this carrier rarity, of which only five or six are known, ex Caspary, Golden; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 4LB19    $4,500.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 1930 ()   

Louisville, Ky., Wharton's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1857 (2¢) bluish green, complete pane of 25, without gum, large margins, bright color, few small thin spots in margins and internal tear at right affecting one stamp, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 5LB1    $3,250.

Realized: $850

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Lot 1931 ()   

St. Louis, Mo., U.S. Penny Post, 1849, 2¢ black. Type I, without gum, large margins all around with outer framelines complete on all four sides, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine, the Finest of the Fourteen Recorded Examples of the St. Louis 2¢ Black Carrier Stamp, only two of the five recorded type I varieties are in sound condition, ex Caspary, Boker, Golden; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 8LB1    $7,000.

Realized: $5,000

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Lot 1932    

Adams & Co.'s Express, 1854, 25¢ black on pink, bottom margin block of 8, ample to large margins, top right position showing retouched flaw above "25" at lower right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 1L3    $350.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1933 o   

Bentley's Dispatch, 1856, gold, light straight line "Paid" cancel, large margins, small scuff in enamel surface at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, a Great Local Rarity with Only Six of the Seven Recorded Stamps Are Available To Collectors, Ex Schwartz.
Scott No. 10L2    $7,500.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 1934 P   

Blood & Co., 1853 (1¢) black & red on bluish, trial color proof, corner margin block of 4, full margins, fresh and Very Fine, a very rare trial color.
Scott No. 15L15TC    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $190

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Lot 1935    

City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ black on grayish, o.g., lightly hinged, large margins all around, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, an exceptional mint stamp; with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 40L1    $375.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1936    

City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ black on grayish, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh with wide margins, Extremely Fine; with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 40L1    $375.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1937    

City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ black on grayish, right margin single, o.g., lightly hinged (couple natural gum skips), fresh with large margins, Very Fine and choice; with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 40L1    $375.

Realized: $350

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