Sale 54: The Winter Auction

Lot 718 E   

Revenue, 1862-71, 2¢ McCullough reuse prevention essay, two single, in blue and black showing percussion cap holes, both with o.g., ample margins, Very Fine. Turner No. 41-A.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $105

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Lot 719 o   

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, 1¢ Express, Imperf, block of 4, manuscript cancels, large margins, strong bright color, small tear affecting bottom right stamp, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. R1a    $700.

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Lot 720    

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, 1¢ Express, Part Perf, vertical pair imperf horizontally on reverse of a CDV size photo by S.H. Myers of Weston Vt., each stamp with ms. "Myers", Very Fine; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. R1b    $180+.

Realized: $65

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Lot 721 P   

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, 5¢ Foreign Exchange, plate proof on card, experimental overprint, Turner type III, of seal reading "United States Internal Revenue" in corners, even margins, intense colors, bottom right corner thinned, Extremely Fine appearance, possibly the unique example, ex Brazer and Joyce.
Scott No. R26P4 var.    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $500

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Lot 722 o   

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $1.30 Foreign Exchange, imperf, neat oval "Probate Court, Worcester, Mass., Jul 3, 1866" date stamp cancel, full evenly balanced margin all around, bright vibrant color, Very Fine and choice; with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. R77a    $8,750.

A WONDERFUL SOUND HANDSTAMPED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1863, $1.30 FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS OUTSTANDING REVENUE RARITY.

Realized: $17,000

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Lot 723 o   

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $3.50 Inland Exchange, imperf, manuscript cancel, margins large to clear at right, wonderfully deep and rich color and crisp impression, F.-V.F., a handsome sound example of the rare 1863, $3.50 Inland Exchange imperforate issue; with 1987 and 2011 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. R87a    $8,500.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 724 o   

Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, $5 Conveyance, imperf, horizontal pair, manuscript cancel, margins large to into frameline at lower left, strong color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. R89a    $200.

Realized: $60

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Lot 725 P   

Documentary, 1875-78 Fifth Issue, 2¢ blue on blue, plate proof, on India, block of 4, full margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. R152P3    $475.

Realized: $450

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Lot 726 o   

Documentary, 1902, $50 green, neat red manuscript cancel, deep bold color, Very Fine, a scarce key 1902 surcharge issue; with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate.
Scott No. R194    $1,250.

Realized: $475

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Lot 727 ()   

Wines, 1942, $2,000 yellow green & black, without gum as issued, bright and fresh, Fine, a very rare key wine issue.
Scott No. RE170    $5,000.

Realized: $1,150

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