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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), large to oversize margins with New Orleans circular datestamp and partial French transit & rate markings, fresh and choice, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $160. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2156 |
US$160.00 |
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10c Green, Ty. II (14). Positions 3-5/13-15L1, block of six, large margins to in at bottom, San Francisco town cancels, small faults including light crease and small tear, minor toned spots, otherwise Fine, a scarce Type II block which can come only from the top two rows of the plate, with 2004 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as block of four and pair Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 70 |
US$500.00 |
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California Penny Post Co., San Francisco, 5c Blue (Scott 34L4). Large margins to just in, uncancelled as almost always, used with 10c Green, Ty. II (14), large margins to clear, tied by “San Francisco Cal. 16 Jul.” circular datestamp on cover to Caroline Center N.Y., 10c small scissors-cut at top right, 5c creases at bottom right and light soiling, cover with some soiling and wear including surface scrape at right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED INTACT COVERS BEARING THIS RARE SAN FRANCISCO LOCAL POST STAMP, OF WHICH FOUR ARE USED WITH THE 10-CENT 1855 ISSUE. The Frajola census records only four covers with this combination of the 10c 1855 and 5c adhesive, plus one other 5c Penny Post adhesive cover with a 3c 1851 (http://www.rfrajola.com/cpp/CP7.htm ) This was carried on the Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company’s John L. Stephens which departed San Francisco on July 16, 1855, and arrived in Panama on July 31. it was then carried over the isthmus and put on the USMC Steamer Empire City which departed Aspinwall August 2 and arrived in New York on August 11. Ex Dale-Lichtenstein and Walske. With 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3061 |
US$7,500.00 |
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10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Position 9R1, huge margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, bright color, neat strikes of circular datestamp leaves entire design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1855 TYPE II, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $4,200.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and six others share this desirable grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3030 |
US$4,500.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), large part o.g., handsome example of this terribly difficult type II stamp, with big margins and brilliant color, completely sound in all respects, Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2417 |
US$750.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), disturbed o.g., choice type II stamp with an incredible depth of color, rarely offered with full original gum, missing from most collections; negligible ink spots at bottom, Fine to Very Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,000. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2418 |
US$900.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), pair, cancelled by indistinct cds with trace of red cancel upper right, with parts adjoining stamps at top, just touches at bottom, Very Fine. Scott $350. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2419 |
US$100.00 |
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10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Original gum, lightly hinged, large even margins all around, deep rich color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT TYPE II 1855 ISSUE. Given the wide spacing between subjects on the plate used to print the 10c 1855 Issue, one would expect to find an ample supply of examples in sound original-gum condition with four margins. However, such stamps are extremely rare. With 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 30 |
US$7,500.00 |
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10c Green, Ty. II (Scott 14). Large margins, rich color, lightly cancelled by town datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 31 |
US$325.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II. 1857 year date town cancel, ample to huge margins, bold color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14; $170. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1951 |
US$100.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II. Horizontal pair, grid cancels, large margins, deep bold color; small margin scuff below right stamp not detracting, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14; $350. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1952 |
US$400.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), unused without gum, extremely attractive top quality example with astounding rich color, a very pleasing example of this tough type II stamp, Extremely Fine, 1982 P.F. certificate for this stamp when it had disturbed original gum and some light toning in left margin, the gum has subsequently been removed to freshen the stamp and dissipate the toning. Scott $1,800. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1232 |
US$1,100.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), horizontal pair, light grid cancels, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1233 |
US$150.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), light town cancel, Very Fine. Scott $160. Estimate price $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1234 |
US$90.00 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), horizontal pair, light red and black cancels, choice impression amidst generous margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $350. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1235 |
US$225.00 |