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1847, 10¢ black, large die proof on India (Scott 2P1), desirable well margined cut down large die proof printed in 1847, a fantastic appearing example of this elusive proof; light crease and expert repair, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott $1,000. Estimate $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2352 |
US$200.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black, plate proof on India (Scott 2P3), absolutely gorgeous deep rich color, handsome example with eye catching red “Specimen” overprint; trivial thin spots, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $600. Estimate value $350 – 500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2353 |
US$180.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), deep red grid cancellation, nice looking example with dynamite color; small thin spot at top right corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott $925. Estimate $350 – 500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2360 |
US$350.00 |
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United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c black, red grid postmark, margins all around, light creases, v.f. appearance Cherrystone Auctions, May 2015, Sale 201505, Lot 1 |
US$425.00 |
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10c Black (Scott 2). Original gum, full margins to clear at bottom left, beautifully detailed impression, remarkably fresh FRESH AND FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. The Act of March 3, 1847, signed by President Polk, specified that Postmaster General Cave Johnson “be authorized to prepare postage stamps, which when attached to any letter or packet, shall be evidence of the payment of the postage…” The law’s effective date was July 1, and the Post Office acted immediately to secure a contract with Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and (the new partner) Edson, so that stamps could be distributed by that date. The Washington vignette is based on the iconic image painted by Gilbert Stuart. With 1980 P.F. and 1990 P.S.E. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 4 |
US$13,500.00 |
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10c Black (Scott 2). Large to huge margins, crisp shade and impression, red square grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 5 |
US$1,100.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black. Large to huge margins showing part of adjacent stamp at bottom, intense color and impression on bright paper, cancelled by contrasting red grid cancel, choice and Extremely Fine, with 1990 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 2; $925. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1898 |
US$900.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black. Blue cork cancel, ample to mostly large margins, deep color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ value $1,200). Scott No. 2; $975. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1899 |
US$800.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black. Top margin single, neat complimentary red St. Louis, Mo. town cancel, full sheet margin with large to huge margins around, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2; $925. AN OUTSTANDING LARGE MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1847 10¢ BLACK ISSUE. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1894 |
US$1,350.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black. Showing short transfer at top, blue grid cancel, large well balanced margins, deep intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,700). Scott No. 2; $975 for normal. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1895 |
US$1,250.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black. Red grid cancels, rich color and sharp impression, Very Fine. Scott No. 2; $925. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1900 |
US$600.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black. Red grid cancel, ample to large margins; couple creases and small thin, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 2; $925. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1901 |
US$350.00 |
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United States 1847 Issue 1847 10c black, unused without gum, margins close but clear at bottom, ample on other sides, sharp impression, tiny thin spot and minute trace of soiling, otherwise a fine example of this rare unused stamp, with clear Scott 2012 Weiss certificate, plus 2013 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2015, Sale 201503, Lot 2 |
US$4,500.00 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), horizontal pair, ample to very large margins, intense color, sharp impression, red grid cancels and matching “US Express Mail Boston Mass Sep 7” Route Agent c.d.s., on blue cover to Philadelphia Pa. Very Fine, handsome and scarce double rate usage. Estimate 3,000 – 4,000 Expertization: 1975 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Craveri. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 6 |
US$1,700.00 |
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o 1847, 10¢ black, double transfer Type C (2-C), position 2R1, three large margins in at left. Red grid cancel (oxidized) and manuscript ink spots leave the variety clearly visible. Couple pinholes from cancellation erosion, a presentable example of this scarce double transfer. Scott $3,350 Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 17 |
US$325.00 |