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1869 Pictorial Issue
 
 
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Lot 640
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ to 30¢, Fancy Cancels, #112/121, Nine stamps and one cover, choice range of fancy cancels incl. 1¢ Pumpkin Face, 2¢ Maltese Cross tied on cover, 3¢ Fouled Anchor, 3¢ Four Playing Card Suits, 15¢ type I Star, 15¢ type II "Paid 3" in arc, 24¢ segmented Leaf, two other 24¢ with Stars, 30¢ Clover Leaf, a few minor stamp flaws but strikes very fine, nice group, all but 15¢ type I with P.F. certificates.
Estimate $1,000-1,400.
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Lot 641
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, Grant Essay, By George T. Jones, in Black, #112-E1a, die on India, cut to stamp size, small piece out at top left, light shade. Essay for the 1869 pictorial issue contract competition.
Brazer #112E-Aa.
Scott $2,250. , very rare .
Estimate $300-400.
View details and photo 		Realized
$230
Lot 642
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ Franklin Essay, Small Numerals, in Violet Brown, #112-E4a, Die sunk on 55 x 80mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, very fine. Ex Earl of Crawford.
Brazer #112E-Db.
Scott $1,250.
Estimate $500-600.
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$575
Lot 643
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ Franklin Essay, Small Numerals, #112-E4d, pl. on stamp paper, perfed, gummed and grilled, selection of 12 diff. colors, plus E4c (2), and E4b (2), all excellent copies, Very Fine and choice.
Brazer #112E-Dc.
Scott $1,620.
Estimate $600-800.
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$920
Lot 644
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ "Hiogo, Japan" Cancel, #112, double-circle handstamp, small faults, otherwise fine example of this cancel, very few exist .
Estimate $200-250.
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$150
Lot 645
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ Buff on 2¢ Black on Orange Entire, #112; U56, cancelled by Leaf cork cancel and tied by "Louisville Ky. Sep. 1" circular datestamp on 2c to the Society of Shakers in South Union Ky., 1869 company handstamp at upper left, repaired tear, unusual.
Estimate $250-300.
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$173
Lot 646
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ on Cover to Panama, #112, 1¢ off center, tied with 3 copies of 3¢ from Binghamton, NY AUG 31 to Aspinwall, NG (New Grenada), slight flap damage, Fine, scarce .
Estimate $200-250.
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$460
Lot 647
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ on 1873 Hamilton, Nevada Cover, #112; 145, tied with 1¢ pair (#145) by blue MAY 18 cancels with blue MAY 23 1873 agent marking, to NY, cover slightly dirty (mostly on reverse), Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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$115
Lot 648
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ Strip of 3 on Cover, #112, tied by NY JUN 17 6PM radial cancels to Virginia, a Fine cover.
Estimate $150-200.
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$138
Lot 649
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 2¢ Postrider Essay, Small Numerals, #113-E3e, pl. on stamp paper, perfed, gummed and grilled, selection of 12 mostly diff. colors, plus E3d (2 - cat. $425 each), Very Fine and attractive.
Brazer #113E-De.
Scott $1,650.
Estimate $600-800.
View details and photo 		Realized
$1,035
Lot 650
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 2¢ Postrider Essay, Small Numerals, in Orange, Block of 4, #113-E3f, n.h. or l.h. marginal, pl. on stamp paper, perfed and gummed, with double grill. Ex Hackett. 1990 PF cert.
Brazer #113E-Df.
Scott $1,200. , very rare in block form .
Estimate $600-800.
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$719
Lot 651
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 2¢ Brown, #113, o.g., intense color, Fine to Very Fine, 1992 PF cert.
Scott $525.
Estimate $150-200.
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$288
Lot 652
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Locomotive Essay, Small Numerals, in Dull Red, #114-E4a, 50 by 45mm, Very Fine.
Brazer #114E-Cc.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $500-700.
View details and photo 		Realized
$748
Lot 653
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Locomotive Essay, Small Numerals, #114-E6d, pl. on stamp paper, perfed, gummed and grilled, selection of 12 mostly diff. colors, plus E6b (5), very fresh, Choice Very Fine.
Brazer #114E-Ch.
Scott $1,345.
Estimate $400-500.
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$920
Lot 654
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 3¢ Ultramarine, 378 Copies, #114, used and unpicked since purchased almost 60 years ago, mostly generic or nondescript, 1 with green cancel, Very Good to Fine. Ex Fox auction May 1958.
Estimate $150-200.
View details and photo 		Realized
$299
Lot 655
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 3¢ on Grant Campaign Cover, #114, sound canc'd with "3" and "Brooklyn JAN 7 Ct cancel to Putnam, Conn., very clean, Very Fine and attractive. Ex Conland.
Estimate $350-400.
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$403
Lot 656
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 3¢ on Cover to France, #114, along with 4 others tied by black cork cancel, red New York Paid cancel on tissue cover, some tears.
Estimate $150-200.
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Lot 657
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 3¢, 6¢ Values, #114, 116, 3¢ "pressed out grill under regumming", 6¢ "pressed out grill under h.r. and regumming", incl. older PF (1971) certs stating genuine #125, 127, Fine, 2017 APS certs.
Scott $900.
Estimate $150-200.
View details and photo 		Realized
$1,150
Lot 658
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 5¢ Washington Essay, Large Lettering, in Green, #115-E1b, 38x46mm, Very Fine.
Brazer #115aE-Eb.
Scott $600.
Estimate $200-250.
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$242
Lot 659
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 5¢ Washington Essay, Large Lettering, in Blue, #115-E1c, die on proof paper, die on thick cloudy bond, 40x65mm, slight thinning at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Brazer #115aE-Ej.
Scott $600.
Estimate $200-250.
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$230
Lot 660
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 5¢ Washington Essay, Large Lettering, #115-E1c, die on proof paper, 3 diff. colors, small sizes, one with small thins, Fine to Very Fine.
Brazer #115aE-Ec.
Scott $1,800.
Estimate $400-500.
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$431
Lot 661
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 5¢ Washington Essay, Small Lettering, #115-E2a, in dull red brown, incomplete design, die on India, 43x60mm on card. Ex Earl of Crawford.
Brazer #115aE-Fa.
Scott $750.
Estimate $300-350.
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$265
Lot 662
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 5¢ Washington Essay, Small Lettering, #115-E2c, pl. on wove, imperf and gummed, selection of 7 diff. colors, plus E2d (3), very fresh, Very Fine overall.
Brazer #115aE-Fc.
Scott $1,230.
Estimate $450-600.
View details and photo 		Realized
$805
Lot 663
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 6¢ Ultramarine, #115, o.g. (h.r.), margin copy reattached, nice color, Fine.
Scott $2,750.
Estimate $500-600.
View details and photo 		Realized
$460
Lot 664
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 6¢ Ultramarine, #115, unused, small inclusion, Fine.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $200-300.
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$311
Lot 665
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 6¢ Ultramarine, #115, very light cancel, Extremely Fine, 2016 PF cert.
Scott $225+.
Estimate $300-350.
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$374
Lot 666
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 6¢ Ultramarine, #115, black and red cancel, Grade 90 Extremely Fine, 2016 PSE and 1995 PF certs.
Scott Stamp Values $600.
Estimate $250-300.
View details and photo 		Realized
$345
Lot 667
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 6¢ Hiogo Cancel, #115, 6¢ centered top, nice strike, scarce strike on 1869 issue .
Estimate $150-200.
View details and photo 		Unsold
Lot 668
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Orange, #116-E1c, complete die on India, removed from card, Choice Very Fine.
Brazer #116E-Da.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400-500.
View details and photo 		Realized
$604
Lot 669
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Red Violet, #116-E1c, complete die on India, removed from card, Choice Very Fine.
Brazer #116E-Da.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400-500.
View details and photo 		Realized
$604
Lot 670
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Green, #116-E1c, complete die on India, removed from card, Choice Very Fine.
Brazer #116E-Da.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400-500.
View details and photo 		Realized
$546
Lot 671
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Deep Red, #116-E1c, complete die on India, removed from card, showing imprint at bottom, Choice Very Fine.
Brazer #116E-Da.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400-500.
View details and photo 		Realized
$604
Lot 672
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Blue, #116-E1g, die on cloudy cream bond, Very Fine.
Brazer #116E-De.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $300-400.
View details and photo 		Realized
$489
Lot 673
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, in Blue, Block of 6, #116-E1k, plate on stamp paper, imperf and gummed, left margin with "Imperial" in pencil ms., crease through top two copies, rich color, otherwise Very Fine.
Brazer #116E-Dj.
Scott $750+. Unusual .
Estimate $300-350.
View details and photo 		Realized
$374
Lot 674
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Lincoln Essay, #116-E1k, pl. on stamp paper, imperf and gummed, die on pale greenish gray bond, 3 diff. plus #E1i single, Very Fine overall.
Brazer #116E-Dg.
Scott $600.
Estimate $250-300.
View details and photo 		Realized
$299
Lot 675
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ Yellow, #116, unused, reperfed at left, Fine to Very Fine appearance.
Scott $800.
Estimate $100-150.
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$127
Lot 676
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 10¢ With "N" Nagasaki Cancel, #116, superb socked-on-the-nose strike of very scarce large letter "N" cancel of Nagasaki, Japan, pulled perf at right, otherwise fine. An exceptional example of highly desirable Japanese cancel. 2012 PF cert.
Estimate $300-400.
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$230
Lot 677
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic Essay, Small Numerals, in Dull Orange Red, #117-E2c, 69 x 70mm, excellent color.
Brazer #117E-Cb.
Scott $1,350.
Estimate $400-500.
View details and photo 		Realized
$805
Lot 678
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic Essay, Small Numerals, #117-E2e, pl. on stamp paper, perfed, gummed and grilled, 9 copies incl. possible unlisted shade in light violet, Very Fine and choice.
Brazer #117E-Ce.
Scott $1,125.
Estimate $450-550.
View details and photo 		Realized
$748
Lot 679
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 12¢ S.S. Adriatic Essay, Typographed, #117-E3d, e, j, E3j on laid paper, E3e on white wove paper (small spot), E3d on white paper, all nice margins all round, Very Fine, PF certs.
Brazer #117E-Dc.
Scott $1,200.
Estimate $500-600.
View details and photo 		Realized
$575
Lot 680
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 12¢ Green, #117, unused, nice color, possibly reperfed at bottom, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $750.
Estimate $150-200.
View details and photo 		Realized
$230
Lot 681
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 12¢, 3¢ New Mexico Territory Cover, #117; 114, 12¢ (2 singles), with 3¢ (2 singles), tied by Fort Cummings, N Mex NOV 9 1869 cds, to France with red New York Paid, scarce red French receiving, cover restored at top right, attractive Very Fine appearance. Ex Chase. An early territorial usage .
Estimate $600-800.
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$575
Lot 682
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 15¢, Type I on Cover, #118, centered top left, tied by target and red London postmark on #U58 entire from Castroville, TX DEC 1870 to France, "partial back flap", Fine, 2017 PF cert.
Scott $1,900.
Estimate $400-600.
View details and photo 		Realized
$1,035
Lot 683
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 15¢ Brown & Blue, Type II, Center Inverted, #119b, cork cancel leaves frame and inverted vignette clearly visible, "reperfed at the top and right", Very Fine appearance. Scott catalog states most copies are faulty, values are for fine centered examples. 2017 PSE cert.
Scott $22,500. Only 100 used and 3 unused known .
Estimate $6,000-8,000.
View details and photo 		Realized
$8,050
Lot 684
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Declaration of Independence Essay, Small Numerals, #120-E2c, e, h, singles of 3 diff. pl. papers, Very Fine.
Brazer #120E-Cc.
Scott $750.
Estimate $300-350.
View details and photo 		Realized
$230
Lot 685
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, #120, o.g., Fine to Very Fine, 1986 PF cert.
Scott $8,000.
Estimate $2,000-3,000.
View details and photo 		Realized
$2,990
Lot 686
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, #120, unused, Fine.
Scott $2,800.
Estimate $300-400.
View details and photo 		Realized
$460
Lot 687
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ "N" Nagasaki Cancel, #120, "Vignette color affected when cleaned to remove pen stroke markings on reverse". Cancel was used in the Consular Post Office at Nagasaki, Japan, between 1870 and 1872. 2016 PF cert. Very rare cancel .
Estimate $300-400.
View details and photo 		Realized
$230
Lot 688
U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, Without Grill, #120a, "Part o.g.", pulled perf not mentioned in cert., very fresh example of a rare stamp, 1994 PF cert.
Scott $15,000.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
View details and photo 		Realized
$2,415
Lot 689
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 24¢ Green & Violet, Center Inverted, #120b, light cork cancel, "with a tiny tear and clipped perfs at the bottom and reperforated at the top", Fine to Very Fine appearance. Census #CAN-SC07, Scott catalog states most copies are faulty, values are for fine centered examples.
Scott $37,500. Only 4 unused, 83 used, 1 used pair, 1 on cover and a unique block of 4 exist for a total of 94 .
Estimate $5,000-6,000.
View details and photo 		Realized
$7,475



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