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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Playing Cards, part perf (Scott R2b), vertical pair, neat manuscript cancel, large to very large horizontal margins; light, almost unnoticeable, horizontal crease at center, otherwise Very Fine, extremely scarce stamp and multiple. Scott price $4,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2015, Sale 670, Lot 3 |
US$2,100.00 |
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Playing Cards, imperf (Scott R2a), neat unobtrusive manuscript cancel, rich deep emblazoned shade and impression, ample to very large margins, fresh and attractive stamp, Very Fine, 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott price $3,250. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2015, Sale 670, Lot 2 |
US$2,200.00 |
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R2a, 1862 1c Playing Cards, Imperforate,four ample margins all around, manuscript cancel, Very Fine, 2015 PSE certificate (Scott price $3,250) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3533 |
US$950.00 |
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R2a, 1c Playing Cards Imperforate,”A.D. Nov. 1863″ cancel, a few typical small thins, Fine (Scott $3,250) H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3534 |
US$450.00 |
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Playing Cards, imperf (Scott R2a), neat manuscript cancel, ample to large margins; vertical crease at center and small corner crease, otherwise Fine, 2003 APEX certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 665, Lot 3 |
US$1,500.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Part Perforated (Scott R2b). Vertical pair, bright color, neat “S.R. & Co. Apl. 9” manuscript cancels, top stamp single pulled perf at upper left, overall Fine, a rare pair of the 1c Playing Cards issue, the Curtis census lists a block of four, two vertical strips of three and ten pairs as the only recorded multiples of this issue, the Curtis pair offered in our Sale 1089 has the same cancel (April 21) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 961 |
US$1,300.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Part Perforated (Scott R2b). Vertical pair, bright color, neat manuscript cancels FINE. A RARE PAIR OF THE ONE-CENT PLAYING CARDS PART PERFORATED ISSUE. The largest recorded multiple is a block of four. There are two vertical strips of three and ten pairs listed in the Curtis census. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 281 |
US$2,000.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Part Perforated (Scott R2b). Large margins, bright color, neat manuscript cancel, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce part-perforated issue Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 280 |
US$3,250.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Imperforate (R2a). Vertical pair, large margins all around, deep rich color, April 1864 manuscript cancels VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND VERTICAL PAIR OF THE ONE-CENT PLAYING CARDS IMPERFORATE. THIS IS THE FINEST MULTIPLE IN TERMS OF MARGINS AND CONDITION. Aside from the reconstructed block of four offered in lot 319, a pair is the largest recorded multiple. Two horizontal pairs and five vertical pairs are recorded. From the Weill sale. Ex Zoellner and Floyd. With 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott values a pair at a meager $500.00 premium over two singles. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 204 |
US$5,750.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Imperforate (R2a). Large part original gum, large margins all around, deep rich color EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PLAYING CARDS IMPERFORATE. Ex Cunliffe. With 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as used. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 201 |
US$3,750.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Imperforate (Scott R2a). Huge margins to clear at bottom, deep rich color, light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 203 |
US$1,200.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Imperforate (Scott R2a). Large margins all around, fresh color and pastel shade, neat June 23, 1863 manuscript cancel, small corner crease and tiny thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 202 |
US$1,500.00 |
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1c Playing Cards, Imperforate (R2a). The unique reconstructed block of four from the Joyce collection, manuscript cancels, good color, the piece is rejoined horizontally and small parts of the tops of the designs added to the top two stamps, looks Fine-Very Fine, sold in the 1991 Joyce sale as a reconstructed block of four made from the original four singles when in fact this may be two horizontal pairs with heavy creasing between vertically, according to www.thecurtiscollection.com website, this is the only “block”, plus there are two horizontal pairs (one repaired), and five vertical pairs, Scott Retail as two pairs $14,000.00, Scott Retail as singles $13,000.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 319 |
US$1,700.00 |
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Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 1¢ Playing Cards, part perf (Scott R2b), manuscript cancellation, well centered example of this incredibly scarce stamp; repaired internal tear, otherwise Very Fine, 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,000. Estimate value $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2573 |
US$300.00 |
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Revenue, 1862-71 First Issue, 1¢ Playing Cards, part perf (Scott R2b), neat manuscript “R.C.H. May 4th 65” cancellation, large horizontal margins; repaired internal tear, Very Fine appearance, a scarce and seldom seen stamp, 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,000. Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 968 |
US$350.00 |