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2c Alaska-Yukon, “Ultramar” (Overseas) Specimen Ovpt. (Scott 370S). Purple handstamp applied by Portuguese Postal Authorities upon receipt from U.P.U. headquarters in Berne, Switzerland for distribution to their Colonial Post Offices, no gum, shallow thin spot, Very Fine appearance, this and the previous lot are the only two surviving 2c Alaska-Yukon specimen stamps outside official archives, with 1990 P.F. certificate which has a pencil note suggesting this came from the Postal Archives of Mozambique Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5010 |
US$150.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon, Small Die Proof on Wove (Scott 370P2). Bright color on pristine white paper, Extremely Fine, very scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5008 |
US$425.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon, Large Die Proof on India (Scott 370P1). Die sunk on 192 x 132mm card, typewritten “Approved, May 6, 1909” and signed by F.H. Hitchcock, Postmaster General, Extremely Fine, unique, ex Lilly Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5007 |
US$1,400.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Vertical strip of three, tied by “Moravia N.Y. Jun. 1, 1909 8:30AM” First Day duplex cancels on large part of cover to Syracuse N.Y., missing top flap, some wear, still Very Fine, scarce, one of only five reported multiples used on the first day of issue Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5045 |
US$700.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Rich color, tied by “Seattle, Wash. Jun. 1 5:3-PM 1909” First Day Exposition machine cancel on exposition picture post card depicting the Agricultural building from the entrance of the Manufacturer’s building, contents describe opening day, “Opening day of the A.Y.P.E. grounds opened 8:30 military parade 9:30-Official opening by Pres. Wm. Taft. pressed a gold key at Wash. D.C.” VERY FINE. A RARE FIRST DAY COVER FOR THE ALASKA-YUKON EXPOSITION, ON A POST CARD FROM THE EXPOSITION, WITH THE EXPOSITION CANCEL AND WITH CONTENTS DESCRIBING OPENING DAY. This is one of the most desirable Alaska-Yukon First Day covers by virtue of the picture post card, clear exposition cancel and contents. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5042 |
US$1,800.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Choice centering, tied by “Cambridge Mass. Jun., 1, 1909” First Day cancel on locally-addressed cover, cover with few toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, with 1998 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5041 |
US$5,250.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Vertical pair, tied by “Omaha Neb. Jun. 1, 1909 9:30PM” First Day postmark on oversize cover to South Omaha Nebr., tear at left and some slight edgewear, still Fine, scarce, one of only five recorded First Day covers franked with more than one stamp, with 1973 A.F.D.C.S. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5044 |
US$950.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Tied by “Auburn N.Y. Jun-1 1909 5-PM” First Day waving-flag machine cancel on cover with printed address to Syracuse N.Y., receiving backstamp, Fine and desirable commercial First Day usage Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5043 |
US$1,700.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Tied by pre-First Day “Boston Mass. May 29 4-PM 1909” machine cancel on cover to Mr. Chas. Powers in Dorchester Centre, Mass., neatly opened at top, the stamp has exceptionally choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE PRE-FIRST DAY USAGE OF THE 2-CENT ALASKA-YUKON ISSUE. The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opened on June 1, 1909, which was a Tuesday and the first official day of use for this stamp. This cover was postmarked on the preceding Friday, four days before it was supposed to be used. Only four pre-first day covers are known. Ex Martin. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1003, Lot 5040 |
US$3,500.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (370). Mint N.H. block of 21, brilliant color, several stamps towards right and bottom with superior centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 825 |
US$300.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (370 var). Mint N.H. vertical strip of five with selvage at bottom and three Mint N.H. singles, each with unusual varnish inks causing heavy overinking and offsets, Very Fine, scarce and desirable group Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 824 |
US$160.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Wide balanced margins with unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $280.00), one of six in this grade with only one higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5758 |
US$170.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 5144 block of six, lovely margins and centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5759 |
US$400.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Mint N.H., magnificent margins and centering, gorgeous rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $265.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1960 |
US$225.00 |
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2c Alaska-Yukon (Scott 370). Mint N.H. right imprint and plate no. 5237 block of six, deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 971, Lot 1637 |
US$160.00 |