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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), block of four, exceptionally well centered, bright color, cancelled by four strikes of NYFM cross-roads (Weiss TR-W1B), faint vertical crease, otherwise Very Fine and rare NYFM block. Estimate value $300 – 400 Provenance: Klein. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 119 |
US$160.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), strong color, cancelled by neat strike of New York City “Devil’s Mask”, Fine. Estimate price $200 – 300 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 93 |
US$120.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), strong color, choice central strike of NYFM star within star (Weiss ST-MP1), fresh and Very Fine. Estimate value $150 – 200 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 118 |
US$160.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), rich color, bold strike of negative “Skull & Crossbones” of Pittsburgh Pa., small light corner creases; Very Fine appearing and scarce strike on 6¢ value. Estimate price $300 – 400 Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Takahashi. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 94 |
US$425.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), extra wide margins with bright color, tied on small piece by perfect strike of blue “76 Liberty Bell” of Concord N.H., Very Fine and quite attractive. Estimate $300 – 400 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 91 |
US$760.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), well centered within jumbo margins, bright and fresh, brilliant bold strike of New Orleans geometric, an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate $200 – 300 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 92 |
US$900.00 |
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1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), horizontal pair, radiant color, tied by NYFM multi-star (Weiss ST-MP3) in vivid red on small piece, Extremely Fine and striking. Estimate price $300 – 400 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 115 |
US$200.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), horizontal strip of four, choice centering with bright color, clear strikes of NYFM Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP1) in red; small flaws, Very Fine and desirable. Estimate price $300 – 400 Provenance: Mercedes. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 114 |
US$350.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), clear strike of Chicago “Gin” Barrel in blue, bright color, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce cancel especially so clearly struck. Estimate value $400 – 500 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 90 |
US$315.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), vertical pair and single, each cancelled by strike of NYFM radiant star (Weiss ST-MP5), pair with bright color and fine strike in red, single with large margins and bold strike in black; some faults, Fine appearing. Estimate $200 – 300 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 117 |
US$170.00 |
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1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), used with 2¢ brown (157) and 10¢ brown (161), all tied by two strikes of NYFM geometric star (Weiss ST-8P6) cancels in claret on small blue piece; piece with pre-use creases, Very Fine and striking. Estimate price $200 – 300 Provenance: Waud. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 116 |
US$160.00 |
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o 1873 Chicago Blue Cancels (Scott 159), group of 66 singles, 2 pairs and 2 covers, 26 are mounted on exhibit page, better include “Gin” Barrel, Shield, Three-Leaf Clover, Crosses, “A” and “C” on cover; some faults, a Fine to Very Fine group, very difficult to assemble. Estimate price $750 – 1,000 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 102 |
US$1,100.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink, double paper (Scott 159c), natural straight edge at right, cancelled by bold “New York D” oval h.s., paper folded back at top left to show variety, small thinned area on backing paper, Fine, a rare variety. Estimate value $200 – 300 Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 75 |
US$650.00 |
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o 1873, 6¢ dull pink (Scott 159), block of twelve, well centered throughout, neatly cancelled, minor faults, position 5 repaired, Very Fine appearance. Estimate value $500 – 750 THE LARGEST RECORDED USED MULTIPLE OF THE CONTINENTAL PRINTING. Provenance: Klein. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 73 |
US$850.00 |
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1873, 6¢ dull pink, grilled (159b), well centered, bright and fresh, strong grill as usual, original gum, h.r., F.-V.F., included is a used single with a fake grill. Scott $1,800 Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 335, Lot 74 |
US$1,050.00 |