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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Position 70R8, large to huge margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom and “Toppan, Carpen” portion of imprint at right, radiant color, neat strike of Milwaukee circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, imprint copies with such wide margins on all other sides are very rare, especially in this superb condition Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 37 |
US$275.00 |
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United States 1851-57 Issue 1860 outer FL from Paris to the U.S. Consul in Vera Cruz, sent by unknown means to New Orleans, where it was “Forwarded by E.J. Forstall” (oval handstamp), franked with 3c red on September 1st, carried by the schooner “Potomac”, with no charges assessed in Mexico, some cover mending at top, fine Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 21 |
US$450.00 |
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United States 1851-57 Issue 1853 FL from New York to Tabasco, Mexico, sent via New Orleans, forwarded there August 1st by “J.W. Zacharie & Co.” (embossed oval) franked with 4x3c red (overpaid by 2 cents) and continuing on the steamer “Texas” departing August 13th and arriving Veracruz, August 18th, where it was charged 3 reales due for internal postage. Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 20 |
US$1,500.00 |
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, unofficial “Chicago” perf 11 (Scott 11), position 97R2L showing bottom sheet margin, imperforate at bottom, without gum, incredible unused example of this extremely scarce unused stamp, listed but unpriced in Scott in unused condition, Extremely Fine, 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,000 for used Estimate value $3,000 – 4,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 155 |
US$3,000.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Original gum, full to huge margins, prominent gash on shoulder plate variety, bright color, small manuscript mark at upper left at edge of margin, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 129 |
US$425.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Block of four, original gum, h.r., full margins to just in, brilliant color, diagonal crease affects bottom right stamp, bottom left stamp few small toned spots on back, Fine appearing original-gum block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 132 |
US$400.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11 var). Position 98L6, rich color, centered to bottom right with portion of adjoining stamp at left, clear strike of Chicago circular datestamp with “7” of 1857 just visible FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERFORATION. Hulme census no. C-03-107 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 345 |
US$1,200.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, huge margins all around incl. portions or traces of eight adjoining stamps, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb pair, with 1997 P.F. certificate for block of four, this the top pair Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 344 |
US$1,300.00 |
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() 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (11), huge margins including full right interpane margin with center line (position 60L3) and parts of adjacent stamps on the other three sides; unused without gum, fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb; an extraordinary position piece. Scott value $85 Expertization: 1992 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 79 |
US$260.00 |
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (11), large even margins, exquisite color and pristine, never hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine gem. Scott price $275 for hinged Expertization: 2011 PSE Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 77 |
US$500.00 |
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (11), enormous, beautifully balanced margins with frame lines of adjacent stamps visible on all sides; exceptionally deep color with a prooflike impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum, post office fresh and positively Superb. SMQ value $2,550 for hinged!. Scott $275 for hinged WITH ITS STUNNING BALANCED MARGINS AND PERFECT STATE OF PRESERVATION, THIS EXAMPLE IS SURELY A CONTENDER FOR THE FINEST QUALITY OF ANY OF THE 1851-1857 ISSUE; ONE OF JUST TWO SUPERB NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES GRADED BY PSE. Expertization: 2011 PSE Certificate graded Superb 98. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 76 |
US$4,000.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1852, 3¢ Dull Red, Type I on Advertising Cover, Scott #11. Tied by blue Wells River, VT Jan 20 cds, to Brunswick, VT, illustrated hotel corner card on reverse with front showing map in blue and giving routes and distances, piece of back flap missing and pencil notations, still attractive and scarce, Fine. Estimate value $200-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 800 |
US$207.00 |
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (Scott 11), magnificent wide bottom left corner margin single, neat manuscript cancellation, brilliant fresh color, desirable position piece for the 3c 1851 specialist; tiny corner crease at upper right corner, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $8 Estimate $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 217 |
US$130.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Position 70R3, huge margins to clear including right sheet margin and part imprint, brilliant color, neat strike of Ann Arbor circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 284 |
US$90.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. I (Scott 11). Three used singles from Plate 4, including two examples of Position 51L4 with one without plate no. and other with plate no. “4” reversed, third is Position 50R4 showing the correct orientation of the “4” of plate no., few flaws including first with bottom corner repaired, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, a wonderful study of the three different states of the plate number from Plate 4, ex Amonette Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 287 |
US$2,400.00 |