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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), vertical pair, gorgeous light red cancellations, exceedingly fresh and choice example of this extremely elusive vertical pair with breathtaking brilliant color, margins a bit tight to touching along the left side, otherwise a remarkable pair with gorgeous color; some faint manuscript offset on reverse mostly confined to the bottom stamp is of little consequence and isn’t mentioned on the accompanying certificate, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, clear 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,600. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2021 |
US$1,500.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black, large die proof on India Sperati reproduction (Scott 2P1 var.), attractive reproduction by Sperati, numbered “138 in ink on reverse, a handsome example by one of the most popular forgers in philately, Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2014 |
US$375.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), regummed over small faults, decent example of this rarely offered unused stamp, with breathtaking rich color, a rare chance to obtain an attractive copy of this desirable stamp; few margin tears, some not readily apparent creases and other minor faults, Fine to Very Fine appearance, 1995 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $15,000 for no gum. Estimate price $4,000 – 6,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2015 |
US$4,500.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), lightly struck blue grid cancellation, extremely attractive top quality example with 4 four nicely balanced margins and resplendent fresh color, a great stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 1981 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $1,200 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $1,050. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2016 |
US$800.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), light red cancellation, extremely fresh and choice, a sound and attractive well margined example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2017 |
US$650.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), lovely red grid cancellation, nicely balanced margins all around, an immaculate top quality example of this popular stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $1,200 in the grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2018 |
US$750.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), neatly struck red grid cancellation, attractive four margin example with exceptionally bold color and sharp impression, showing some interesting plate scratches along the right side margin of the stamp, Very Fine, 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $600 – 800. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2019 |
US$550.00 |
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10c Violet, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 2TC1a). 47 x 57mm, with cross-hatching, gorgeous color, typical India paper crease well below design, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 12 |
US$1,000.00 |
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10c Deep Blue, Trial Color Die Proof on Bond (Scott 2TC1b). 32 x 46mm, with cross-hatching, rich color, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 13 |
US$550.00 |
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10c Golden Brown, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Bond (Scott 2TC1b). 32 x 43mm, with cross-hatching, radiant color, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 14 |
US$600.00 |
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10c Blue Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on Bond (Scott 2TC1b). 29 x 38mm, with cross-hatching, deep rich color, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 15 |
US$600.00 |
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10c Black (Scott 2). Large even margins, tied by two strikes of bold black grid cancel, matching “Louisville Ky. 5 Jul. 31” integral-rate circular datestamp, “5” obliterated with ms. “10”, on cover to Philadelphia, probably 1850, file fold thru stamp, Extremely Fine appearance, a desirable example of a black cancel used on a black stamp, the vast majority of 1847 covers from Louisville have blue cancels Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 334 |
US$600.00 |
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10c Black (Scott 2). Positions 44-45R1, horizontal pair, unusual plate scratches between stamps, large margins to full, tied by red grid cancels, matching “U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. Sep. 4” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Philadelphia, faint horizontal file fold well away from stamps VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL COVER WITH A PAIR OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE PAYING THE DOUBLE 10-CENT OVER-300 MILES RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING BETWEEN ONE-HALF AND ONE OUNCE. Ex Mirsky. From the Ludlow Beebee correspondence. With 1984 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 336 |
US$4,250.00 |
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10c Black (Scott 2). Large margins all around, bright shade, tied by red grid cancel, matching light strike of “U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. Mar. 3” route agent’s circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Philadelphia, Ludlow Beebe correspondence, red “10” handstamp possibly indicating postage due for weight over half-ounce, toned spot at top well away from stamp, small blue collector handstamp at right, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 335 |
US$800.00 |
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10c Black (Scott 2). Ample to huge margins incl. portion of adjoining stamp at top, neat strikes of red grid cancel, vertical crease, appears Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 326 |
US$375.00 |