the marvin schiller collection

March 28, 2012 • New York

The MARVIN SCHILLER COLLECTIONOF MINT POSTAL STATIONERY ENTIRES AND CUT SQUARES

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK – Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano

USA – Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick PenkoEurope – Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez

China – Anna Lee

CoinsUK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ

USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Banknotes, Bonds & Shares

UK – Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew PattisonUSA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini

Orders, Decorations, Medals & MilitariaUK – Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys

BooksUK – Philip Skingley Alex Smith

AutographsUSA – Robert Litzenberger

WinesChina – Anna Lee

Your Europe Team (London – Lugano)

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Tom Smith

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Abdi Mohamed Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Your America Team (New York – Dallas)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Head of PhilatelyGeorge Eveleth

Head of NumismaticStephen Goldsmith

Director of Finance & OperationSam Qureshi

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationIngrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneersStephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

Your Asia Team (Hong Kong – Singapore)Anna Lee Gary Tan Amy Yung Raymond TatNeill Granger Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid

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Public Auction

Sale Location

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Session 1 Lots 1 - 411

DALLASPlease call for an appointment at our headquarters

February 27 - March 15, 2012

NEW YORK CITYSaturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Monday, March 26, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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The Marvin Schiller Collection

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4. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has beenmade with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of theproperty included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid onand purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she doesso, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’spremium.

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6. All sales are strictly for cash, check and bank/wire transfer inUnited States dollars; however, SPINK will only accept cashpayments under $10,000.00. SPINK offers clients the optionof paying by credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discoveronly) in United States Dollars for a convenience charge oftwo percent (2%) up to a total of $20,000.00. Credit cardpayments will only be accepted if (a) the purchase is made bythe card holder, (b) any purchased items to be shipped areshipped to the cardholder’s verified billing address, (c) floorbidders present their credit cards and (d) all returns are governed by the terms and conditions of the sale. Payment is due and payable immediately upon receipt of the auctioninvoice or, if payment is to be made at the auction site, simultaneously with receipt of the purchased items. SPINKreserves the right to void a sale if payment in full of theinvoice is not received by SPINK within fifteen (15) days ofthe date of invoice. A late charge in the amount of the lesserof 18% per annum and the maximum lawful rate will be charged on the invoice total if payment is not receivedwithin thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. All lots aresubject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriateresale certificates are on file with SPINK.

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next highest bid in competition with floor and/or internetbidders, until the maximum bid is executed for the mail bidder, or until the lot is sold. No buy or unlimited bids willbe accepted. No additional commission (except for thebuyer’s premium) is charged for executing mail bids. SPINKcannot and does not assume any responsibility for errorsmade in the amount bid or lot numbers listed, so check yourbid sheet and online submission carefully. When identicalmail bids are submitted, preference is given to the firstreceived.

13. SPINK may reopen the bidding on a lot under the following circumstances: (a) SPINK has failed to execute cor-rectly a mail bid; (b) A party purchasing the lot on the floorhas done so in error; (c) Where a protest is made after thehammer has fallen but before bidding has commenced on the

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next lot; (d) Where the auctioneer has determined thathe/she has overlooked a party still bidding on the lot but before the calling of the next lot; and (e) At the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event of a dispute, theauctioneer’s decision shall be final.

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17. All the lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale,“genuine” is defined as not faked or forged and SPINK willnot knowingly sell any item that has been “repaired’,“restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved”in any way without disclosure of such facts to the potentialbuyer.

18. The following conditions apply to requests for expertizationof philatelic items: (a) Mail bidders are asked to adviseSPINK of any extension requests at the time of placing theirbids; (b) Floor bidders must advise SPINK of any extensionsin writing at the time of lot settlement; (c) SPINK will submit all items so requested by successful bidders to the reputable authority of their choice; For United States stamps,the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Expertsare the accepted authorities. (d) Purchasers of items submitted for expertization must pay as part of the purchaseprice all charges for expertization, including postage and handling; (e) Purchasers of items to be expertized must make payment in full immediately upon purchase prior toexpertizing; Refunds will be made promptly for all sums if in the unlikely event an item is returned with a negativeopinion; (f) Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five (5) years of the sale datewill not be granted; (g) No lot may be returned due to a certification service grading a stamp differently than thegrade stated in the auction description; (h) No lot will be accepted as a return from expertization if the item isindelibly marked as being altered or fraudulent by the expertizing authority; and (i) No lot will be accepted as areturn, for any reason whatsoever, including extensionreturns, after four (4) months from the sale date. Any exceptions to this time limitation must be agreed to in writing at SPINK sole discretion.

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CATALOG KEY

SYMBOLS

ABBREVIATIONS

CONDITION

EXTREMELY FINE - OUTSTANDING, ThE hIGhEST QUALITY POSSIBLE.VERY FINE - ChOICE CONDITION, WELL CENTERED; IF IMPERFORATE

WITh FOUR WELL CLEAR MARGINS.FINE - SOUND IN ALL RESPECTS, PERFORATIONS CLEAR DESIGN; IF IMPERFORATE

MARGINS MAY BE CLOSE OR TOUChING, BUT WILL NOT CUT DESIGN.VERY GOOD - STAMPS ARE SO GRADED EIThER BY REASON OF GENERAL APPEARANCE OF

IMPERFECT CENTERING OR A FAULT.At all times any faults such as a crease, tear, thin spot, etc. will be specifically described. In collection lots and balances thecondition described is meant to indicate the overall average to be found. Examples above and below the condition listed can be expected. Typically we do not describe minor perforation separations on blocks or sheets as these are quite normal and are not grounds for their return. In regard to covers, torn or partially missing black flaps, light filing folds and small edge tears, unless they affect the adhesive or markings, are not justification for the return of a lot.

CATALOGS USED

The catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in the descriptions, are from the Catalog of UnitedStates Stamped Envelope Essays and Proofs by Dan Undersander, the 2010 UPSS Catalog of 20th & 21st Century Entires,the 2012 UPSS Catalog of 19th Century Entires and the 2012 Scott Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps and Covers.Where, by reason of the Scott Catalog not listing items in a lot, another catalog is used, and it will be named in the description of the lot.

ESTIMATES

If an Estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the descriptions with the abbreviation “Est.” Estimates, which are inUnited States dollars, are used when a lot is large or when it is not listed in the standard catalogs. Our estimates are typically conservative and the lots invariably realize in the estimate ranges or higher.

� MINT (O.G.) OR UNUSED AS ISSUED

�� MINT-NEVER hINGED

(�) UNUSED (WIThOUT GUM OR REGUMMED)� USED

� BLOCK OF FOUR OR LARGER

� ON PIECE

� COVER, CARD OR ON ENTIRE

© CANCELLED

BK COMPLETE BOOKLET

BP BOOKLET PANE

E ESSAY

P PROOF

PB PLATE BLOCK

R REPRINT

S SPECIMEN

TC TRIAL COLOR PROOF

c.d.s. CIRCULAR DATE STAMP

cplt. COMPLETE

fdc FIRST DAY COVER

h.r. hINGE REMNANT

h.s. hANDSTAMP

incl. INCLUDING

ms. MANUSCRIPT

n.h. NEVER hINGED

o.g. ORIGINAL GUM

ovpt. OVERPRINT

pmk. POSTMARK

s.e. STRAIGhT EDGE

MAIL BID FORM

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Company Name __________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

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The Marvin Schiller Collectionof Mint Postal StationeryEntires and Cut Squares

Signature: __________________________________________________________Date: ____________________I have read and agreed to all the Terms and Conditions of Sale for this catalog.

To ensure that bids will be accepted and delivery oflots not delayed, bidders not yet known to SpinkShreves should supply a list of Dealer References.SPINK offers clients the option of paying by creditcards in United States Dollars for a convenience chargeof two percent (2%) up to a total of $20,000.00.

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Please note there is a 20% buyer’s premium added to the hammer price of each lot up to and including$2,000.00 and 15% of the excess of the hammer price above $2,000.00.

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Lot # Bid Amt. $ Lot # Bid Amt. $ Lot # Bid Amt. $

BIDDING INCREMENTSThe auctioneer generally advances the bidding in the following incremental amounts:Up to $100........................................by $5 $7,500 to $15,000.....................by $500$100 to $300 ....................................by $10 $15,000 to $30,000...................by $1,000$300 to $750 ....................................by $25 $30,000 to $75,000...................by $2,500$750 to $1,500..................................by $50 $75,000 to $150,000.................by $5,000$1,500 to $3,000 ..............................by $100 $150,000 to $300,000...............by $10,000$3,000 to $7,500 ..............................by $250 $300,000+..........at auctioneer’s discretion

Please note, however, that the auctioneer may, in his or her sole discretion, vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction to expedite the bidding.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MARVIN SCHILLER COLLECTION

Mr. Schiller graduated from the University of Miami with honors and won fellowships to the University ofNorth Carolina where he earned a PhD in Philosophy. He served as a Philosophy Professor at SMU in Dallasand the University of Toronto in Canada for almost a decade. Later, he earned a law degree from Duke University. After three years service as an Assistant Attorney of North Carolina, he established a privatepractice, which focused upon employment law, retirement benefits, and class actions. A federal judge statedin 1984 that he was “an expert in employment law.” As lead counsel in class action cases stretching over a decade, he recovered over 100 million dollars in retirement benefits for fire fighters, law enforcement

officers, and others. The recovery was premised upon a case of first impression in which the Supreme Court of North Carolina held: the Stateof North Carolina violated the impairment of contract clause delineatedby the United States Constitution Article I, Section I.

For 20 years, Marvin Schiller received the AV Pre-eminent Rating that isthe pinnacle of professional excellence. The AV Pre-eminent Rating isearned through a strenuous peer review rating process involving judges andis managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource,Martin-Hubbell. The AV Pre-eminent Rating is the highest possible ratingin both legal ability and ethical standards signifying that his ethics arebeyond question.

Mr. Schiller made his first serious foray into philately with mint cut squaresand especially full corner cut squares in 1975, at the suggestion of his wife,Carol, who thought collecting would be ideal for a father and son project.

After 45 years of marriage, his wife Carol traversed to the Promised Land.The Schiller Family established an endowed chair “Carol Master SchillerDistinguished Scholar in Neurology” in the North Carolina School of Medicine.

He later shifted to attending auctions in New York and Baltimore, where he won numerous individual and bulk lots. Upon sorting the bulk lots, he decided to place his focus on mint entires, placing them inarchival sleeves, which he labeled using both Scott and UPSS numbering systems, and housed them in overone hundred albums. Later, specimen stamped envelopes became and remains his favorite items, this beingan area that is much understudied.

This is without doubt one of the finest mint entires collection that Spink Shreves has the honor of handling.The proceeds of the auction will be dedicated to his grandchildren’s educational trusts.

George EvelethHead of Philatelic Department

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1 � #U6, 3c Red on buff, a rare mint cut square of the difficult die 3, measuring 32x37mm,deep rich color and clear impression on fresh paper, very fine and choice; a desirableexample of this cut square rarity which is missing from most collections, with no mintentires known to exist; 2005 PF certificate. (photo) 4,750.00

2 � #U11-12, 6c Red on white and Red on buff, handsome matched pair of oversized fullcorner cut squares, each measuring 60x65mm, both incredibly fresh and clean withdetailed embossing, extremely fine and choice, both ex-Barkhausen. (photo - page viii) 450.00+

3 � #U17, 10c Green on white, 39x39mm full corner cut square, intense color on freshpaper, very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo - page viii) 475.00+

4 � #U17, 10c Green on white, 45x48mm cut square, rich color on bright white paper,extremely fine. (photo - page viii) 475.00


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5 � #W22, 1c Blue on orange wrapper, star die, a very rare mint cut square of die 12 onorange paper, measuring 36x35mm, deep blue on fresh horizontally laid orange paper,extremely fine; an exceptionally elusive cut square of which there are believed to be onlyapproximately ten examples known; signed Champaign and accompanied by 2002 PFcertificate; ex-Whitington. (photo) 4,000.00

6 � #U23, 1c Blue on orange, star die, mint cut square measuring 33x35mm, intense coloron fresh paper, extremely fine. (photo - page viii) 700.00

7 � #U28, 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, 61x46mm full corner cut square, wonderfullyfresh, extremely fine. (photo - page viii) 300.00+

8 � #U29, 3c + 1c Red and blue on buff, 58x39mm full corner cut square, fresh and veryfine. (photo - page viii) 300.00+

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9 � #U32, 10c Green on white, star die, lovely fresh mint cut square measuring 28x34mm,brilliant white paper with strong yellow green color, very fine and choice; ex-Allen; 2009PF certificate. (photo) 1,500.00

10 � #U43, 20c Red and blue on buff, 43x42mm full corner cut square, vivid colors anddetailed embossing on fresh paper, very fine. (photo - page viii) 300.00+

11 � #U45, 40c Black and red on buff, 70x45mm full corner cut square, fresh colors andclear embossing on clean paper, extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (photo - page viii) 400.00+

12 � #U66, 9c Lemon on buff, 45x43mm full corner cut square, radiant color, very fine.(photo - page viii) 425.00+



13 � #U98, 15c Red orange on cream, huge 70x66mm full corner cut square, rich color anddetailed embossing on fresh paper, extremely fine and choice; 2007 PSE certificate erro-neously identifying it as #U98a, ex-Barkhausen. (photo - page viii) 350.00+

14 � #U98a, 15c Orange on cream, 40x40mm cut square, strong color and embossing onfresh paper, very fine. (photo - page viii) 350.00

15 � #U101, 24c Purple on cream, 51x51mm full corner cut square, detailed embossing onfresh paper, extremely fine. (photo - page viii) 325.00+

16 � #U103, 30c Black on amber, 40x44mm full corner cut square, intense color on brightpaper, extremely fine. (photo - page 4) 300.00+

17 � #U106, 90c Carmine on amber, large 50x51mm full corner cut square, intense colorand bold embossing on fresh paper, extremely fine. (photo - page 4) 350.00+

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18 � #U110, 1c Dark blue on cream, attractive mint cut square, measuring 33x36mm, brightand fresh, very fine; a rare and desirable cut square, as no entires of this are known; 2009PF certificate; ex-“Garfield” (photo) 1,150.00

19 � #U124, 2c Brown on cream, 31x36mm mint cut square, being quite typical of this asnearly all are the same size and no entires are known, good color on fresh paper, very fineand scarce. (photo - page 4) 1,150.00

20 � #U247, 2c Red on white, round “O” in “TWO”, 32x38mm cut square, used with corkcancel and bit of a circular date stamp, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 4) 400.00

21 � #U286, 2c Red on blue, 36x38mm cut square, strong color and impression on crispclean paper, very fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 4) 325.00

22 � #U350a, 5c Columbian, slate brown on white error of color, 44x46mm mint cutsquare, strong unmistakable color, fresh and very fine; ex-Whitington. (photo - page 4) 850.00

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23 � #U418c, 5c Blue, printed on blue in error instead of white, die 2, choice mint cutsquare, being a desirable balanced full corner measuring 42x42mm, fresh and clean,extremely fine; a very rare cut square of which no entires are known. (photo) 3,500.00+

24 � #U439g, 3c Carmine on blue, error of color, die 5, attractive mint full corner cutsquare, measuring a balanced 47x47mm, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate; ex-Depriest.(photo - page 4) 350.00+

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25 � #U453B, 2c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 6, type 3 surcharge, mint cut square, full cor-ner measuring 46x49mm, an extremely fine and choice example of this elusive cut square;only 89 entires were surcharged; 2009 PF certificate. (photo) 3,000.00+

26 � #U453Cd, 2c on 2c Carmine on oriental buff, die 1, type 3 surcharge, select qualitymint cut square, being a full corner which measures a perfectly square 51x51mm, unusu-ally fresh and crisp, extremely fine; a gem example of this very rare cut square. (photo) 2,000.00+

27 � #U454a, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, 40x40mm full corner cut square, fresh andvery fine. (photo - page 4) 350.00+

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28 � #U457, 2c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 6, fresh full corner mint cut square, measuring41x40mm, strong color with clear surcharge, extremely fine. (photo - page 4) 400.00

29 � #U457a, 2c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 5, type 3 surcharge, 44x45mm cut square,fresh and extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo - page 4) 375.00

30 � #U462, 2c on 4c Chocolate on white, type 3 surcharge, select mint 42x45mm mint fullcorner example of this scarce and frequently misidentified cut square, fresh and extreme-ly fine; signed Stanley Gibbons and accompanied by 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 4) 575.00+

31 � #U464, 2c on 5c Blue on white, type 3 surcharge, premium quality mint cut square,being a desirable full corner example measuring 46x49mm, exceptionally fresh and clean,extremely fine and scarce; 2002 PSE certificate. (photo - page 4) 1,200.00+

32 � #U466A, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, type 4 surcharge, attractive mint cutsquare, being a full corner measuring a large 50x52mm, fresh and extremely fine; a scarcesurcharge on the 2c Carmine; 2003 PSE certificate. (photo - page 4) 900.00+

33 � #U476, “2” on 3c Dark violet on amber, die 1, fresh mint cut square, full corner mea-suring 42x41mm, well struck typographed surcharge of Duncan, Oklahoma, very fineand choice. (photo - page 4) 300.00+

34 � #U478, “2” on 3c Dark violet on amber, die 1, large mint full corner cut square, mea-suring 56x55mm, fresh and extremely fine; ex-Whitington. (photo - page 4) 300.00+

35 � #U479a, “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, black surcharge, choice mint cutsquare, full corner measuring a large balanced 52x52mm, extremely fine; quite scarce, infact this is only the second #U279a cut square we have offered in our auctions; 2009 PFcertificate. (photo - page 4) 750.00+

36 � #U488, 1½c on 1c Green on white, large 47x48mm full corner cut square, fresh andextremely fine; only 39 entires are believed to have been surcharged. (photo - page 6) 500.00+

37 � #U488, 1½c on 1c Green on white, large 46x48mm full corner cut square, fresh andextremely fine; only 39 entires are believed to have been surcharged; 1978 PF certifi-cate. (photo - page 6) 500.00+

38 � #U502a, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 5, mint full corner cut square measuring46x45mm, fresh, extremely fine; ex-Ballman. (photo - page 6) 325.00

39 � #U504, 1½c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 1, large 54x53mm full corner cut square,intense color on fresh paper, extremely fine. (photo - page 6) 425.00+

40 � #U504, 1½c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 1, oversized 67x59mm full corner cut square,the indicia in a very dark red shade, extremely fine. (photo - page 6) 425.00+

41 � #U505a, 1½c on 1½c Brown on white, die 8, mint cut square measuring a balanced42x42mm, strong color on fresh paper, choice very fine. (photo - page 6) 400.00

42 � #U506a, 1½c on 1½c Brown, die 1, 36x40mm cut square, fresh and very fine. (photo- page 6) 400.00

OFFICIAL CUT SQUARES

43 � #UO18, 1c Dark red War Dept. on white, 28x31mm mint cut square, good color andstrong embossing, fine. (photo - page 6) 650.00

44 � #UO23, 6c Dark red War Dept. on white, 41x43mm cut square, very fine. (photo -page 6) 325.00

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45 � #UO25, 10c Dark red War Dept. on white, an enormously rare and particularly choicemint full corner cut square measuring a lavish 41x46mm, possessing pristine freshness onbright white paper, strong highly detailed embossing, extremely fine; this is only the sec-ond mint cut square of this rarity that we have ever offered, the other, being sub-stantially smaller and not a full corner, was first offered in our October 1998 auction ofthe “Michigan” collection and again in the outstanding collection of Dr. Jerry Summersin October 2002 where it realized an impressive $19,800.00, the example offered hereis probably the finest of the very few existing examples of this official cut squarerarity. (photo) 17,500.00+

46 � #UO28, 24c Dark red War Dept. on white, enormous mint full corner cut square mea-suring 54x57mm, unusually fresh with razor-sharp embossing, an extremely fine gem; ex-Whitington. (photo - page 6) 175.00+

47 � #UO32, 2c Vermilion War Dept. on white, 33x36mm mint cut square, vivid rich coloron bright white paper, very fine. (photo - page 6) 425.00

48 � #UO38, 6c Vermilion War Dept. on cream, fresh 37x41mm cut square, rich color andhighly detailed embossing, very fine and choice. (photo - page 8) 500.00

49 � #UO39, 10c Vermilion War Dept. on white, huge 68x75mm full corner cut square,incredibly fresh with bold embossing, extremely fine and choice; 1983 PF certificate.(photo - page 8) 350.00+

50 � #UO40-43, 12c-30c Vermilion War Dept. on white, large full corner cut squares ofeach, except the 30c a plain cut square, each with luxuriant color and wonderfully fresh,extremely fine. (photo - page 8) 1,325.00+

51 � #UO43, 30c Vermilion War Dept. on white, select mint full corner cut square mea-suring 41x45mm, exceptionally brilliant color and sharp impression, fresh and extremelyfine; ex-Whitington. (photo - page 8) 450.00+

52 � #UO43, 30c Vermilion War Dept. on white, 37x44mm full corner mint cut square,rich color and detailed embossing, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 8) 450.00+

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53 � #UO62, 12c Red War Dept. on amber, 37x40mm mint cut square, good color anddetailed embossing on fresh paper, very fine. (photo - page 8) 700.00

54 � #UO63, 12c Red War Dept. on cream, fresh 42x42mm full corner cut square, strongcolor and embossing, extremely fine. (photo - page 8) 650.00+

55 � #UO63, 12c Red War Dept. on cream, 37x39mm full corner mint cut square, strongcolor and embossing on fresh paper, very fine. (photo - page 8) 650.00+

56 � #UO66, 15c Red War Dept. on cream, 51x55mm full corner cut square, faint spot wellaway from the indicia which could easily be cut away, still extremely fine. (photo - page8) 600.00+

57 � #UO66, 15c Red War Dept. on cream, 39x40mm full corner cut square, prooflikeimpression and embossing, fresh and very fine. (photo - page 8) 600.00+

58 � #UO69, 30c Red War Dept. on cream, 36x40mm mint cut square, fresh and very fine.(photo - page 8) 900.00

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59 � #UO72a, 2c Carmine Official Mail, printed in error on manila instead of white,select and rare mint cut square of this terribly elusive item, full corner measuring46x47mm, indicia with bright red color and the paper in the characteristic manila color,extremely fine; missing from even the major cut square collections as this is the onlyexample we have ever offered in our auctions; 1987 PF certificate; ex-Whitington.(photo) 1,750.00+



POSTAL STATIONERY STAMPED ENVELOPES ESSAYS AND PROOFS

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60 E� Undersander #E36Ch, 2c Black on white essay on complete 147x83mm laid paperunwatermarked envelope, produced in 1870 by the National Bank Note Co., wonderful-ly fresh, extremely fine and rare. (photo) 1,000.00

61 E� Undersander #E37K, 3c Washington essays, group of five different of these 1870envelope essays by the National Bank Note Co. comprised of #E37Kad, E37Kbc,E37Kaz and E37Kax, plus an unlisted Steel blue on white 147x83mm laid paper unwa-termarked envelope, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 14) 2,000.00

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62 E� Undersander #E39Ak, 10c Orange on canary Lincoln essay, printed at the top rightof a complete 223x100mm laid paper unwatermarked envelope, produced in 1869 by theNational Bank Note Co., fresh and clean, extremely fine; a rare and handsome essayentire. (photo) 1,400.00

63 E� Undersander #E39Aq, 10c Dark blue on canary Lincoln essay, printed at the top leftof a complete 223x100mm laid paper unwatermarked envelope, produced in 1869 by theNational Bank Note Co., fresh and clean, extremely fine; a rare and handsome essayentire. (photo) 1,400.00

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64 E� Undersander #E40Aa, 12c Red on orange essay on complete 147x83mm laid paperunwatermarked envelope, produced in 1870 by the National Bank Note Co., wonderful-ly fresh, extremely fine and rare. (photo) 1,000.00

65 E� Undersander #E69Aa-b, d, 30c Blue on white, blue on amber and grey on ambertrial color proofs, die 69, size 8, knife 38, wmk. 7, all pristine and extremely fine. (photo- page 14) 270.00

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66 E Undersander #E70Aa-l, 90c Carmine or purple trial color proofs, the complete setof all twelve, centered on large pieces of 95x128mm issued laid paper with rounded cor-ners, wmk. 8, remarkably fresh and clean, extremely fine and choice; while one does occa-sionally see these offered individually, complete sets are rarely encountered. (photo) 1,600.00

67 P� Undersander #E71Jb, c, e, 3c Centennial, carmine, orange and purple on white,trial color proofs of the Hartford die, three entires, size 7, knife 30, wmk. 3, some fainttoning, otherwise very fine and attractive. (photo - page 14) 1,050.00

68 P� Undersander #E71Je, 3c Centennial, purple on white, trial color proof of theHartford die, size 7, knife 30, wmk. 3, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 14) 350.00

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69 E� Undersander #E102Ca/j, 1899 Plimpton and Morgan 4c Lincoln stamped enve-lope essays, handsome embossed design somewhat similar to the issued design, anextremely scarce group of six different in various sizes, colors of indicias or papers, in thesize 8 envelopes there are brown designs on blue, buff and white paper, in the size 10envelopes there are red, blue and brown designs all on white paper, very fine; to find justone of these elusive and popular Lincoln essays is an accomplishment, to find six differ-ent in a single lot is a rare opportunity; ex-Ainsworth. (photo) 750.00

70 E� Undersander #E115Ca, 2c Brown-red on white, shallow experimental die essay, pro-duced in 1907 by the Mercantile Corporation, size 13, knife 78, wmk. 15, light verticalbend at right and a little light soiling, otherwise very fine; much scarcer than theUndersander catalog value would indicate; ex-White. (photo - page 14) 175.00

71 E� Undersander #E168Ea, 1c Green 1958 revaluation surcharge essay on plain whiteenvelope, size 12, knife 67, unwatermarked, extremely fine. (photo - page 14) 600.00

72 P� Undersander #E168F var., 1c Green 1958 revaluation surcharge proof, double sur-charge, on plain orange heavy paper envelope, size 12, knife 67, unwatermarked,extremely fine; the first example we have seen; 2007 PF certificate. (photo - page 14) Est. 400-500

73 E� Undersander #E801a-2a, 3c and 6c Red on white 1880 Patented Return envelopeessays, complete envelopes of each, former 160x90mm and latter 238x102mm, bothwith vertically printed “Unofficial Sample” at center, patented by Charles K. Marshall ofVicksburg, Miss., very fine; former ex-White. (photo - page 16) 500.00

74 P Undersander #EAM1Bc, 5c Blue on white proof, UPSS die AM1, centered on top ofsheet of paper measuring 216x280mm and watermarked “EMPIRE-U.S.A.-BOND” infancy monogram, extremely fine and very rare, being one of only two reported exam-ples. (photo - page 16) 500.00

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75 E� Undersander #EAM8Da, 5c Carmine essay, UPSS die AM8, knife 67, 165x93mm thinwove paper entire with repeating pattern of “United States Air Mail Postage 6c” in red,handstamped “Cancelled” in red, extremely fine; a rare International Envelope Co. essayentire. (photo) 1,500.00

76 E� Undersander #EAM8Ea, 5c Carmine essay, UPSS die AM8, knife 67, 165x93mmwove paper entire with repeating pattern of “United States Air Mail Postage 6c” in blue,no air mail border, handstamped “Cancelled” in red, extremely fine; a rare InternationalEnvelope Co. essay entire. (photo) 1,500.00

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77 �� #U2, 3c Red on buff, die 1, size 7, knife 20, wmk.1, scarce mint entire from the firstprintings with embossed Nesbitt & Co. seal on tip of backflap, uncommonly fresh andcrisp, extremely fine (UPSS #3A; $975.00). (photo) 1,000.00

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78 �� #U3 var., 3c Red on white, die 2, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, unused entire with Nesbittseal on backflap, top flap without gum and expertly re-attached, scuffs below indicia(probably from attempt to remove address) otherwise very fine; an exceedingly rare entirewhich is missing from almost all collections as only three mint and four unused exam-ples are reported (UPSS #5A; unpriced with Nesbitt seal). (photo) 5,500.00

79 �� #U11, 6c Red on white, die 6, size 21, knife 94, wmk. 1, choice large mint entire in theonly size in which it comes, exceptionally fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine; pris-tine large entires from this period are especially scarce; ex-Floyd (UPSS #23; $400.00).(photo - page 20) 425.00

80 �� #U12, 6c Red on buff, size 21, knife 94, wmk. 1, large mint entire in the only size inwhich it comes, immaculate and exceptionally fresh, with sharp edges and corners,extremely fine and choice (UPSS #24; $275.00). (photo - page 20) 450.00

81 �� #U12, 6c Red on buff, die 6, size 21, knife 94, wmk. 21, select large mint entire, par-ticularly fresh and clean, especially for this larger size, sharp edges and bold embossing,extremely fine (UPSS #24; $275.00). (photo - page 20) 450.00

82 �� #U12, 6c Red on buff, die 6, size 21, knife 94, wmk. 1, mint entire, unusually fresh,very fine and scarce; ex-White (UPSS #24; $275.00). (photo - page 20) 450.00

83 �� #U13, 6c Green on white, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, wonderfullybright and fresh, with four crisp edges, extremely fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #21; $700.00).(photo - page 20) 650.00

84 �� #U14, 6c Green on buff, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, fresh mint entire, with sharpcorners and bold embossing, extremely fine (UPSS #22; $500.00). (photo - page 20) 450.00

85 �� #U14, 6c Green on buff, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, clean mint entire, quite fresh,very fine (UPSS #22; $500.00). (photo - page 20) 450.00

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86 �� #U14, 6c Green on buff, die 6, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, clean mint entire, fresh withcrisp edges, very fine; a choice Nesbitt envelope that is difficult to find this nice (UPSS#22; $500.00). (photo - page 20) 450.00

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87 �� #U15, 10c Green on white, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, lovely mint example of thisscarce entire, wonderfully fresh and bright, crisp edges and detailed embossing, extreme-ly fine; rarely seen this choice (UPSS #25; $800.00). (photo) 950.00

88 �� #U16, 10c Green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, immaculate mint entire, deeprich color on dark stock, extremely fine and choice; ex-Close (UPSS #26; $450.00).(photo - page 22) 500.00

89 �� #U16, 10c Green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, strong embossedimpression, colors of both the imprint and envelope are bright and attractive, extremelyfine; a very scarce early Nesbitt entire in this premium condition (UPSS #26; $450.00).(photo - page 22) 500.00

90 �� #U16, 10c Green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, pristine mint entire, won-derfully fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #26; $450.00). (photo - page 22) 500.00

91 �� #U16, 10c Green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, crisp mint entire, post officefresh, extremely fine (UPSS #26; $450.00). (photo - page 22) 500.00

92 �� #U16, 10c Green on buff, die 7, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, remarkably fresh mint entire,strong characteristic color, sharp corners, trivial tiny inclusion, extremely fine (UPSS #26;$450.00). (photo - page 22) 500.00

93 �� #U17, 10c Green on white, die 8, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mint entire, bright cleanpaper, very fine and especially scarce thus (UPSS #27; $750.00). (photo - page 22) 900.00

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94 �� #U18a, 10c Pale green on buff, die 8, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, attractive mint entirewith fresh clean paper, in the distinctive pale green shade which is listed by UPSS as yel-low green, very fine and choice (UPSS #28a; $700.00). (photo - page 22) 650.00

1860-61 Nesbitt Star Die Issue

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95 �� #U23, 1c Blue on orange, star die, die 12A, size 7, knife 24, wmk. 1, mint entire with“American Express Co.” printed return corner card at left as always, fresh and clean,choice very fine (UPSS #43; $1,000.00). (photo) 1,000.00

96 �� #U24, 1c Blue on buff, star die, die 13, size 7, knife 24, wmk. 1, mint entire, very fineand quite scarce (UPSS #44; $750.00). (photo - page 22) 750.00

97 �� #U24, 1c Blue on amber, star die, die 13, size 7, knife 25, wmk. 1, mint entire, theindicia with especially intense color, a little soiling mainly on reverse, fine and quite scarce;ex-Bartels (UPSS #44; $750.00). (photo - page 22) 750.00

98 �� #U28, 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, die 14, size 5, knife 13, wmk. 1, mint entire,very fine (UPSS #56; $850.00). (photo - page 22) 800.00

99 �� #U28, 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, die 14, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, pristine mintentire, fresh paper and sharp edges, extremely fine and choice (UPSS #57; $850.00).(photo - page 24) 800.00

100 �� #U29, 3c + 1c Red and blue on buff, star die, die 14, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, immac-ulate mint entire, exceptionally fresh and clean with sharp corners, extremely fine andchoice; ex-Close (UPSS #60; $850.00). (photo - page 24) 800.00

101 �� #U29, 3c + 1c Red and blue on buff, star die, die 14, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, excep-tional mint entire, preprinted return corner at left, fresh with four crisp corners, extreme-ly fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #60; $850.00). (photo - page 24) 800.00

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102 �� #U29, 3c + 1c Red and blue on buff, star die, die 14, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, anoth-er choice mint entire, post office fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #60; $850.00). (photo -page 24) 800.00

103 �� #U29, 3c + 1c Red and blue on buff, star die, die 14, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, mintentire, particularly fresh and with strong embossing, choice very fine; signed White (UPSS#60; $850.00). (photo - page 24) 800.00

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104 �� #U30, 6c Red on white, star die, die 10, size, 21, knife 94, wmk. 1, an exceptionallyrare mint star die entire, nice color and strong embossing, this is the only size envelopein which this value comes, some edge faults that are not at all obtrusive, including tinyedge tear at far top left, otherwise very fine; seldom offered as an entire as fewer thanfive examples exist; ex-Whitington (UPSS #62; $6,250.00). (photo) 4,000.00



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1860 Six Cent Red on Buff Star Die Entire

One of Fewer Than Five Mint Examples Thought to Exist

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105 �� #U31, 6c Red on buff, star die, die 10, size 21, knife 94, wmk. 1, a select mint exam-ple of this rare entire, which only comes in this large size, remarkably clean and fresh, withsharp edges and detailed embossing, extremely fine; one of the very finest examplesknown of this great postal stationery rarity, of which fewer than five mint copiesare believed to have survived; ex-Seybold with his handstamp on reverse and ex-Close(UPSS #63; $7,250.00). (photo) 6,000.00

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1860 Ten Cent Green on White Star Die Entire

One of the Finest Among the Fewer Than Ten Mint Examples Extant

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106 �� #U32, 10c Green on white, star die, die 11, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, a fabulous qual-ity example of this great mint entire rarity, remarkably fresh and clean, with crisp edgesand sharp corners, the indicia with strong color and clear embossing, extremely fine andchoice; clearly one of the very finest among the fewer that ten mint copies than arebelieved to exist, as some have age stains, spots or soiling (UPSS #64; $14,000.00).(photo) 14,000.00



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107 �� #U33, 10c Green on buff, star die, die 11, size 7, knife 20, wmk. 1, a lovely exampleof this very elusive mint entire, very clean with crisp edges, sharp corners and detailedembossing, extremely fine and rare; fewer than 25 mint examples are believed to exist;ex-Close (UPSS #65; $4,750.00). (photo) 4,500.00

1861 Nesbitt Issue

108 �� #U34 var., 3c Pink on White, die 15, size 7, knife 24, wmk. 1, mint entire showing theelusive knife 24, very fine; this is one of several very rare envelopes that came about whenNesbitt was trying different knives in their manufacture resulting in a very small numberissued, this envelope is rarely offered; ex-Haller (UPSS #74). (photo - page 24) UPSS 800.00

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109 �� #U35 var., 3c Pink on buff, die 15, size 10, knife 47, wmk. 0, an exceedingly rare mintunwatermarked entire, being the first example we have ever offered in our auctions, freshwith a bright Pink indicia, choice very fine; it is believed that a mere three to five mintcopies exist (UPSS #81). (photo) UPSS 1,100.00

110 �� #U36, 3c Pink on blue letter sheet, die 15, size 10, knife 47, wmk. 0, pristine mintunfolded letter sheet in the larger of the two sizes, only folded in half horizontally as soldby the Post Office, extremely fine; quite scarce in this premium quality (UPSS #83). UPSS 300.00



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111 �� #U37, 3c Pink on orange, die 15, size 7, knife 20, mint entire, a gem mint example ofthis seldom offered postal stationery rarity, being in the smaller of two sizes that wereissued, marvelously fresh and clean, with excellent colors and sharp detailed embossing,extremely fine; one of approximately a dozen entires extant; ex-Summers andWhitington (UPSS #84; $8,000.00). (photo) 8,000.00

112 �� #U37, 3c Pink on orange, die 15, size 10, knife 47, no watermark, handsome mintentire, strong pink color on clean orange paper, deep highly detailed embossing, very fineand choice; both size envelopes are exceptionally rare, this scarcer larger size is particu-larly elusive with probably fewer than ten entires extant; 2001 PF certificate; ex-Ackerman, Barkhausen and Whitington (UPSS #85; $8,000.00). (photo) 8,000.00

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113 �� #U40 var., 10c Yellow green on white, die 17, size 7, knife 22, wmk. 1, lovely freshmint entire of a rare knife variety, this unusual knife also has ruled lines on a side flap thatshows through to the front to aid in addressing, imprint has brilliant color on bright whitepaper, extremely fine; this knife was not much used and all issues that have it are muchscarcer than the normal, this being the only example we have offered of this rare envelope(UPSS #91). (photo - page 24) UPSS 400.00

114 �� #U41 var., 10c Yellow green on buff, die 17, size 7, knife 22, wmk. 1, an attractivemate to the previous lot, having the same rare knife with ruled lines on a side flap thatshows through to the front to aid in addressing, differing only in the color of paper used,brilliant fresh and crisp, choice very fine; this is the only example we have offered of thissurprisingly rare envelope (UPSS #95). (photo - page 24) UPSS 300.00

115 �� #U42, 12c Red and brown on buff, die 18, size 21, knife 96, wmk. 1, handsome largemint entire of this scarce higher value in the only size in which this comes, fresh andbright colors with highly detailed embossing, extremely fine; ex-Wunsch (UPSS #98;$550.00). (photo - page 24) 550.00

116 �� #U42, 12c Red and brown on buff, size 21, knife 96, wmk. 1, large mint entire in theonly size in which this comes, remarkably fresh and clean, extremely fine (UPSS #98;$550.00). (photo - page 24) 550.00

117 �� #U43, 20c Red and blue on buff, die 19, size 22, knife 105, wmk. 1, large mint entirein the only size in which it comes, pristine condition, choice very fine; quite elusive in thispremium condition (UPSS #99; $600.00). (photo - page 32) 550.00

118 �� #U43, 20c Red and blue on buff, die 19, size 22, knife 105, wmk. 1, fresh large mintentire in the only size in which it comes, brilliant colors and beautifully sharp prooflikeembossing, envelope with crisp edges, couple faint bends typical of this size well awayfrom imprint, choice very fine; ex-Wunsch (UPSS #99; $600.00). (photo - page 32) 550.00

119 �� #U44, 24c Red and green on buff, die 20, size 24, knife 120, wmk. 1, large mint entirein the only size in which this comes, unusually fresh and crisp, with strong detailedembossing, extremely fine (UPSS #100; $750.00). (photo - page 32) 700.00

120 �� #U44, 24c Red and green on buff, die 20, size 24, knife 120, wmk. 1, large mint entire,which is the only size it comes in, indicia with vivid rich colors and highly detailedembossing, the entire with several light vertical folds, fine (UPSS #100; $750.00). (photo- page 32) 700.00

121 �� #U44a, 24c Lake and brown on salmon, die 20, size 24, knife 120, wmk. 1, large mintentire (as always) in the distinct and desirable lake shade, especially clean and fresh, a veryfine and choice example of this scarce 1861 Nesbitt variety (UPSS #100a; $950.00).(photo - page 32) 850.00

122 �� #U45, 40c Black and red on buff, die 21, size 24, knife 120, wmk. 1, lovely large mintentire in the only size in which it comes, clean and fresh with highly incised embossing,very fine and choice; the high values from the 1861 Nesbitt issue are exceedingly scarcein this premium condition; ex-Floyd (UPSS #101; $850.00). (photo - page 32) 950.00

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123 �� #U49, 2c Black on orange, die 23, size 7, knife 24u, wmk. 1, an immaculate mint entirein the finest possible condition, superb color and embossing on fresh clean paper,extremely fine and choice; only a maximum of fifteen examples exist, some of whichhave stains and other flaws (UPSS #107; $6,000.00). (photo) 5,750.00

124 �� #W51, 2c Black on buff, die 24, knife W1F, wmk. 1, vertically laid paper, an immacu-late unfolded mint wrapper, incredibly fresh with sharp edges and corners, an extremelyfine gem; rarely encountered in unfolded condition, this being the first such example wehave offered in our auctions (UPSS #111a). (photo - page 34) UPSS 1,200.00

125 �� #W55, 2c Black on buff, die 25, knife W1F, wmk. 1, vertically laid paper, pristine mintunfolded wrapper, incredibly fresh and clean, extremely fine (UPSS #117a). (photo - page34) UPSS 275.00


126 E� #U59, 3c Pink on buff, die 26, size 7, knife 24, wmk. 1, entire with George F. Nesbitt& Co. essay advertising collar Type 1 in red and “Specimen” Form 5 in black below theindicia, fresh and extremely fine (UPSS #128). (photo - page 34) Est. 300-400

127 �� #U66, 9c Lemon on buff, die 28, size 21, knife 97, wmk. 1, pristine large mint entirein the only size in which it comes, bright lemon color on immaculate paper, four crispedges, extremely fine and scarce in this exceptionally choice condition; ex-Slawson (UPSS#136A; $600.00). (photo - page 34) 625.00

128 �� #U66, 9c Lemon on buff, die 28, size 21, knife 97, wmk. 1, select large mint entire inthe only size in which it comes, the indicia with bright unmistakable color and the entireis fresh and crisp, extremely fine (UPSS #136A; $600.00). (photo - page 34) 625.00

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129 �� #U66, 9c Lemon on buff, die 28, size 21, knife 97, wmk. 1, unusually fresh mint entireof this scarce shade, attractive and characteristic pale color, with strong embossing,extremely fine (UPSS #136A; $600.00). (photo - page 34) 625.00

130 �� #U68, 12c Brown on buff, die 29, size 21, knife 97, wmk. 1, large mint entire in theonly size in which it comes, uncommonly fresh for this, with crisp edges and sharpembossing, extremely fine; signed Marcus W. White (UPSS #137; $575.00). (photo -page 34) 600.00

131 �� #U68, 12c Brown on buff, die 29, size 21, knife 97, wmk. 1, large mint entire in theonly size this value is found in, fresh with four crisp edges, deep intense color, scarce colorand extremely fine (UPSS #137; $575.00). (photo - page 36) 600.00

132 �� #U69, 12c Red brown on buff, die 29, size 21, knife 97, wmk. 1, pristine large mintentire in the only size in which it was issued, crisp edges and sharp embossing, extreme-ly fine (UPSS #137a; $200.00). (photo - page 36) 200.00

133 �� #U70-71, U73, 18c Red on buff, 24c Blue on buff and 40c Rose on buff, die 30,31, 33, size 24, knife 120, wmk. 1, large mint entires of each, which is the only size inwhich they come, all uncommonly fresh and clean, very fine and choice; 40c ex-Lilly(UPSS #138-39, 141; $750.00). (photo - page 36) 825.00

134 �� #U70 var., 18c Red-brown on buff, die 30, size 24, knife 120, wmk. 1, large mintentire in the only size in which it comes in the distinctive brown red shade which is list-ed only in the UPSS catalog, very fine (UPSS #138a). (photo - page 36) UPSS 250.00

135 �� #U71, 24c Blue on buff, die 31, size 24, knife 120, wmk. 1, immaculate large mintentire in the only size in which it comes, quite fresh and attractive, very fine; ex-Floyd(UPSS #139; $200.00). (photo - page 36) 250.00

136 �� #U72a, U73, 30c Yellow green on buff and 40c Rose on buff, dies 32 and 33, size24, knife 120, wmk. 1, fresh large mint entires of each in the only size in which theycome, both with printed Wells, Fargo & Co. franks with “China and Japan Express.”imprints beneath, very fine; a rare imprint on these high value entires, being the firstexamples we have seen; ex-White (UPSS #140a, 141; $550.00 without franks). (photo -page 36) 600.00+

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137 �� #U74 var., 1c Blue on white, die 35, size 6, knife 17R, wmk. 2, mint entire with ruledlines to aid in addressing, fresh and extremely fine; ex-Barkhausen and Saddleback (UPSS#144A). (photo - page 36) UPSS 250.00

138 �� #U75 var., 1c Blue on amber, die 35, size 6, knife 17R, wmk. 2, pristine mint entirewith ruled lines to aid with addressing, extremely fine (UPSS #147A). (photo - page 38) UPSS 250.00

139 �� #U82 var., 3c Green on white, die 37, size 3, knife 16R, wmk. 2, mint entire with ruledlines to aid in addressing, fresh and choice, very fine (UPSS #166A). (photo - page 38) UPSS 250.00

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140 �� #U82a, 3c Brown on white, error of color, die 37, size 7, knife 25, wmk. 2, an incred-ibly rare mint entire of this major color error, which is the only known error of color onthe Reay issue, being in extraordinary condition, with excellent color and impression onimmaculate paper, plus its edges are quite sharp, extremely fine; one of only six known,with no cut squares recorded, and likely to be among the finest available; remark-ably this is the third example of this rarity we have had the pleasure of offering, the firstrealized $11,550.00 in June 2000 as part of the impressive Dr. Jerry Summers collectionsold by this firm (his example had negligible soiling), the second was sold in our March2002 Premier sale and realized $13,750.00 after spirited bidding, and was in remarkablesimilar quality to the example offered here (UPSS #171A; $13,000.00). (photo) 9,000.00

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141 �� #U89, 10c Olive black on white, die 39, size 7, knife 25, wmk. 2, an absolutely pris-tine mint entire, as fresh as the day it was made, beautifully detailed and sharp emboss-ing, extremely fine gem in unsurpassable condition; ex-Thorp and Whitington (UPSS#223a; $1,350.00). (photo) 1,250.00

142 �� #U89, 10c Olive black on white, die 39, size 7, knife 25, wmk. 2, bright mint entire,quite fresh and attractive with four crisp edges, tiny owner’s handstamp at lower right,very fine and choice; ex-Floyd (UPSS #223a; $1,350.00). (photo) 1,250.00

143 �� #U90, 10c Olive black on amber, die 39, size 7, knife 25, wmk. 2, striking mint entire,deep color and highly detailed embossing, vertical printed return message at left, brightand fresh, extremely fine; accompanied by a 1945 receipt of P.H. Thorp; ex-Thorp andWhitington (UPSS #226a; $1,350.00). (photo) 1,300.00

144 �� #U90, 10c Olive black on amber, die 39, size 7, knife 25, wmk. 2, mint entire, deepcolor and highly detailed embossing, vertical printed return message at left, paper discol-oration spots, otherwise very fine; a very scarce entire; ex-Floyd (UPSS #226a;$1,350.00). (photo - page 38) 1,300.00

145 �� #U94, 12c Plum on amber, die 40, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire in theonly size in which it comes, highly detailed embossing, fresh and clean, extremely fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #231; $250.00). (photo - page 38) 240.00

146 �� #U95, 12c Plum on cream, die 40, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, fresh large mint entire inthe smaller of the two sizes in which it comes, vivid color with crisp embossing, extreme-ly fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #232; $375.00). (photo - page 38) 325.00

147 �� #U96a, 15c Orange on white, die 41, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire inthe smaller of the two sizes which were issued, fresh and crisp, choice very fine; ex-Wunch,Barkhausen (UPSS #234a; $200.00). (photo - page 38) 225.00

148 �� #U97a, 15c Orange on amber, die 41, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, pristine large mintentire in the only size in which it comes, fresh with four crisp edges, extremely fine anddesirable; ex-Floyd (UPSS #236a; $400.00). (photo - page 38) 375.00

149 �� #U98, 15c Red orange on cream, die 41, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entirein the smaller of the two sizes in which it comes, wonderfully fresh, extremely fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #237; $425.00). (photo - page 38) 450.00

150 �� #U98a, 15c Orange on cream, die 41, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire, par-ticularly detailed embossing, very fine and choice (UPSS #237a; $425.00). (photo - page38) 450.00

151 �� #U98a, 15c Orange on cream, die 41, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, large mint entire inthe scarcer slightly larger of the two sizes in which this value comes, fresh with crisp edges,very fine and scarce; ex-Barkhausen and Wunsch (UPSS #238a; $450.00). (photo - page42) 450.00

152 �� #U100, 24c Purple on amber, die 42, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire,bright and fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #241; $375.00). (photo - page 42) 425.00

153 �� #U100, 24c Purple on amber, die 42, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, lovely mint entire inthe only size in which this comes on amber paper, rich color with razor-sharp embossing,unusually clean and bright paper, extremely fine (UPSS #241a; $375.00). (photo - page42) 425.00

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154 �� #U101, 24c Purple on cream, die 42, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, wonderfully fresh largemint entire in the smaller of the two sizes in which this comes, brilliant colors and par-ticularly detailed embossing, extremely fine; ex-Barkhausen, Wunsch, Close andWhitington (UPSS #242; $475.00). (photo - page 42) 525.00

155 �� #U101, 24c Purple on cream, die 42, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, wonderfully fresh largemint entire in the smaller of the two sizes in which this comes, the stamp imprint hasintense brilliant color and particularly detailed embossing, extremely fine (UPSS #242;$475.00). (photo - page 42) 525.00

156 �� #U101, 24c Purple on cream, die 42, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 1, large mint entire,bright and extremely fresh with a deeper amber paper color, highly detailed embossing,printed corner card at upper left, extremely fine and very scarce in this large size; ex-Whiteand Floyd (UPSS #243; $500.00). (photo - page 42) 525.00+

157 �� #U101, 24c Purple on cream, die 42, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, immaculate large mintentire, being the scarcer slightly larger size of the two sizes in which this comes, sharpembossing on fresh clean paper, extremely fine; particularly scarce in this larger size insuch premium condition; ex-Barkhausen and Wunsch (UPSS #243; $500.00). (photo -page 42) 525.00

158 �� #U102, 30c Black on white, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, large mint entire, bright andfresh, very fine; ex-Barkhausen, Wunsch (UPSS #245; $325.00). (photo - page 42) 325.00

159 �� #U103, 30c Black on amber, die 42, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire in theonly size in which it comes, vertical printed return message as nearly always, unusuallyfresh and clean, extremely fine; a choice example of this scarce entire (UPSS #246;$800.00). (photo - page 42) 750.00

160 �� #U104, 30c Black on cream, die 43, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, pristine large mint entirein the smaller of the two possible sizes, post office fresh with highly detailed embossing,extremely fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #247; $400.00). (photo - page 44) 475.00

161 �� #U104, 30c Black on cream, die 43, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, a very large mint entire,being the scarcer largest size entire, fresh and clean, very fine; particularly scarce both inthis larger size and so choice (UPSS #248; $425.00). (photo - page 44) 475.00

162 �� #U105, 90c Carmine on white, die 44, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire inthe smaller of the two sizes in which it comes, crisp embossing, very fine; ex-White (UPSS#249; $250.00). (photo - page 44) 275.00

163 �� #U106, 90c Carmine on amber, die 44, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, handsome large mintentire which only comes in this size, crisp edges and sharp corners, fresh and extremelyfine; particularly choice for this high value; ex-White (UPSS #251; $1,100.00). (photo -page 44) 1,000.00

164 �� #U107, 90c Carmine on cream, die 44, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire inthe smaller of the two possible sizes, vivid color of impression with highly detailedembossing, exceedingly fresh, extremely fine; a scarce and seldom seen entire which isundercataloged in Scott; ex-Floyd (UPSS #252; $900.00). (photo - page 44) 500.00

1874-86 Plimpton Issue

165 �� #U108, U108a, 1c Dark blue on white and 1c Light blue on white, die 46, size 6,knife 18, wmk. 2, pristine mint entires of each, latter with printed return address at topleft, extremely fine duo; ex-Wunsch and White respectively (UPSS #254, 254b; $575.00).(photo - page 44) 550.00

166 �� #U111 var., 1c Dark blue on orange, Centennial Special Printing, die 46, size 7, knife30u, wmk. 2, scarce Centennial entire, deep colors, sharp detailed embossing, very fine;2000 PF certificate; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #258). (photo - page 44) UPSS 500.00

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167 �� #U125, 2c Brown on orange, Centennial Special Printing, die 48, size 10. knife 53u,wmk. 2, a handsome mint example of one of the great postal stationery rarities, excep-tionally clean and crisp, fresh imprint color on an attractive uniformly orange cover,faintest hint of a bend at left mentioned for complete accuracy, extremely fine; this is theslightly larger size of the two sizes that this special Centennial issue is found, itsCentennial status is easily determined as no envelopes were regularly issued with this dieon orange paper, a mere three examples are known of #U125, with this being one ofonly two known examples in this size; ex-Close and Lilly (UPSS #300; $50,000.00).(photo) 45,000.00

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168 �� #U133, 2c Brown on amber, die 50, size 6, knife 18, wmk. 2, mint entire, fresh andvery fine; far more rare than either its Scott or UPSS catalog would indicate as a merethree entires have been reported (UPSS #308; $600.00). (photo - page 44) 625.00

169 �� #U135, 2c Brown on amber, die 51, size 6, knife 18, wmk. 2, fresh mint example ofthis surprisingly scarce entire showing an unlisted Yellow-brown indicia shade, crisp andclean with sharp corners, extremely fine; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #310; $750.00). (photo -page 48) 750.00

170 �� #U135, 2c Brown on amber, die 51, size 6, knife 18, wmk. 2, select quality mint entire,brilliantly fresh and clean, with strong embossing, extremely fine and especially scarcethus (UPSS #310; $750.00). (photo - page 48) 750.00



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1875 Two Cent Reddish Brown on Orange Centennial Special Printing

One of Only Three Recorded Entires

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171 �� #U140A, 2c Reddish brown on orange, Centennial special printing, die 52, size 10,knife 53u, wmk. 2, a fabulous mint example of this sought-after Centennial special print-ing rarity, of which only three mint entires are recorded (one size 7 and two size 10)along with a full corner and several other cut squares, fresh and clean, with richly coloredpaper and a highly detailed embossing, two trivial shallow hinge thins on the backflap,otherwise extremely fine; a desirable Centennial envelope rarity which seldom makesan auction appearance; 2007 PF certificate; ex-Barkhausen, Saddleback and “Garfield”(UPSS #322; $50,000.00). (photo) 40,000.00

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172 �� #U154, 2c Vermilion on amber, die 54, size 6, knife 19, wmk. 5, post office fresh mintentire, extremely fine and choice (UPSS #352; $525.00). (photo - page 48) 450.00

173 �� #U154, 2c Vermilion on amber, size 54, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, handsome mint entirewith Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank, fresh and extremely fine; signed Champagne; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #353; $475.00). (photo - page 48) 450.00

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174 �� #U156, 2c Vermilion on white, die 55, size 6, knife 19, wmk. 5, an extraordinarilychoice mint example of this entire rarity, wonderfully fresh and clean with sharp corners,extremely fine and highly desirable; in all only seven mint #U156 entires are reported,however of these three are faulty and two have a printed address, making the exampleoffered here one of the two finest examples known; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #356;$2,250.00). (photo) 3,500.00

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of the auction through Sunday, April 1st. After Sunday, all lots will be returned to our

Dallas offices or shipped to the buyers.

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175 �� #U156, 2c Vermilion on white, die 55, size 6, knife 19, wmk. 5, a pleasing unusedexample of this rare entire with a pre-printed address, quite clean and fresh with strongembossing, very fine; only seven mint entires are recorded, three of which are faultyand one other of which bears a pre-printed address; 1973 PF certificate; ex-Myers (UPSS#356; $2,250.00). (photo) 3,500.00

176 �� #U169, 3c Green on amber, die 58, size 10, knife 54, wmk. 5, select example of thisextremely scarce mint entire, uncommonly clean and fresh with detailed embossing,extremely fine; it is believed that only ten to fifteen mint entires exist; ex-White (UPSS#450; $750.00). (photo - page 48) 975.00

177 �� #U174, 5c Blue on cream, die 1, UPSS die 59, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 2, exception-ally fresh large mint entire (only exists in this large size), immaculate paper and highlydetailed embossing, with printed “Reuben W. Taylor” corner card, extremely fine and sel-dom offered (UPSS #464; $200.00). (photo - page 48) 190.00

178 �� #U174, 5c Blue on cream, die 1, UPSS die 59, size 21, knife 101, wmk. 2, wonderful-ly fresh large mint entire, which only exists in this large size, with three different knifetypes, fresh and clean, strong embossing, extremely fine and seldom seen (UPSS #465;$210.00). (photo - page 48) 190.00

179 �� #U176, 5c Blue on fawn, die 1, UPSS die 59, size 21, knife 101, wmk. 5, fresh largemint entire in the only size in which it comes, extremely fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #472;$320.00). (photo - page 48) 300.00

180 �� #U187 var., 10c Brown on white, Centennial Special Printing, die 64, size 7, knife30, wmk. 2, mint entire with the indicia in a grey-brown shade, post office fresh, withcrisp edges and prooflike detailed embossing, extremely fine and rare; ex-White (UPSS#540). (photo - page 48) UPSS 600.00



1875 Ten Cent Yellow Ocher on White Error of Color

One of Only Seven or Eight Example Thought to Exist

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181 �� #U189b, 10c Yellow ocher on white, error of color, die 65, size 21, knife 100, wmk.7, a select mint example of this striking and rare color error, this being the only size inwhich this comes, fresh and clean, strong embossing, very fine and choice; only seven oreight examples are thought to exist; ex-Barkhausen and Whitington (UPSS #553a;$7,500.00). (photo) 8,000.00

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1875 Ten Cent Yellow Ocher on Amber Error of Color

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182 �� #U190b, 10c Yellow ocher on amber, error of color, die 65, size 21, knife 100, wmk.7, an exceedingly rare mint entire of this major color error, quite fresh and clean, detailedembossing, choice very fine; one of the very few copies we have ever offered, with onlyfive or six examples thought to exist; signed W.H. Maisel; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #566a;$7,500.00). (photo) 6,500.00



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183 �� #U192 var., 10c Brown on blue, die 65, size 25, knife 123, wmk. 7, an incredibly raremint entire in this largest size, of which only three entires are known, in addition thisexample is wonderfully well preserved unlike so many of this size, fresh and crisp, indiciawith deep color and strong embossing, extremely fine; a rarity for the serious entire col-lector; 1996 PF certificate; ex-Barkhausen and Todd (UPSS #580). (photo) UPSS 2,000.00

184 �� #U195, 12c Plum on white, die 66, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, pristine large mint entirein the smaller of the two sizes in which this comes, marvelously fresh and clean withbright color and detailed embossing, extremely fine and very scarce (UPSS #591;$700.00). (photo - page 54) 700.00

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185 �� #U195 var., 12c Plum on white, Centennial special printing, die 66, size 21, knife98, wmk. 2, pristine large mint entire, exceptionally fresh and crisp, with sharp cornersand prooflike embossing, extremely fine and rare; ex-Slawson (UPSS #591a). (photo) UPSS 1,500.00

186 �� #U196, 12c Plum on amber, die 66, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, remarkably fresh largemint entire which comes only in two large sizes, crisp edges and highly detailed emboss-ing, extremely fine (UPSS #594; $375.00). (photo - page 54) 350.00

187 �� #U197, 12c Plum on cream, die 66, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire in theonly size in which it comes, except for the larger Centennial special printing, crisp detailedembossing, very fine; ex-Baum (UPSS #595; $1,000.00). (photo - page 54) 950.00

188 �� #U199, 15c Orange on amber, die 67, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire,exceedingly fresh and choice, with four crisp edges, extremely fine; ex-White (UPSS #600;$325.00). (photo - page 54) 300.00

189 �� #U200, 15c Orange on cream, die 67, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire inthe only size in which it comes, barring the Centennial special printings, an especiallyclean and fresh example of this rare entire, strong detailed embossing, crisp edges,extremely fine; one of the most elusive of all the high denomination Plimpton entires(UPSS #602; $1,100.00). (photo - page 54) 925.00

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190 �� #U200 var., 15c Orange on cream, Centennial Special Printing, die 67, size 25, knife122, wmk. 2, large mint entire, being the largest size envelope of this issue that onlycomes as a Centennial envelope, extraordinarily clean and fresh, which is highly unusualfor this size, strong detailed embossing, crisp edges, extremely fine; one of the most elu-sive of all the high denomination Plimpton entires with less than six sets of these size25 Centennial envelopes reported to exist and the only example of this one that wehave ever offered; signed W.H. Maisel; ex-Mason and Barkhausen (UPSS #603). (photo) UPSS 2,500.00

191 �� #U201, 24c Purple on white, die 68, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire in thesmaller of the two sizes produced, post office fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #604;$300.00). (photo - page 54) 250.00

192 �� #U202, 24c Purple on amber, die 68, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, pristine large mintentire in the smaller of the two sizes produced, exceptionally fresh and crisp, extremelyfine; ex-Whitington (UPSS #606; $380.00). (photo - page 54) 260.00

193 �� #U202, 24c Purple on amber, die 68, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, another pristine largemint entire in the smaller of the two sizes produced, exceptionally fresh and crisp,extremely fine (UPSS #606; $380.00). (photo - page 58) 260.00

194 �� #U203, 24c Purple on cream, die 68, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 1, large mint entire in theonly size in which this comes, barring the Centennial special printing, unusually fresh andclean, attractive purple color with strong embossing, extremely fine; especially elusive thisnice; ex-Ballman and Whitington (UPSS #608; $900.00). (photo - page 58) 750.00



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195 �� #U206, 30c Black on cream, die 69, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire in theonly size that was regularly issued, aside from Centennial envelopes that were issued intwo large sizes also, exceptionally fresh and crisp, marvelously intense black imprint andperfect embossing, extremely fine and rare in this premium condition; quite undercata-loged in Scott (UPSS #617; $1,300.00). (photo) 700.00

196 �� #U207, 30c Black on oriental buff, die 69, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 7, fresh mint entirein the desirable small size, choice very fine (UPSS #619; $160.00). (photo - page 58) 180.00

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197 �� #U210 var., 30c Black on amber manila, die 69, size 25, knife 123, wmk. 9, large mintentire being the extraordinarily rare largest size that is priced in UPSS at over nine timesits slightly smaller counterpart, fresh and attractive, lacking the flaws that plague the fewother of these extra-large envelopes, extremely fine and the only example we have everoffered of this elusive entire, of which probably five or less exist (UPSS #628).(photo) UPSS 2,000.00

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198 �� #U212, 90c Carmine on amber, die 70, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, pristine large mintentire in the smaller of the two sizes in which it comes, being in immaculate condition,superbly detailed embossing, extremely fine; a gem example of this scarce entire (UPSS#632; $350.00). (photo - page 58) 275.00

199 �� #U212, 90c Carmine on amber, die 70, size 25, knife 123, wmk. 6, choice large mintentire in the slightly larger of the two sizes in which this comes, crisp and fresh, particu-larly for this large size, extremely fine (UPSS #634; $320.00). (photo - page 58) 275.00

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200 �� #U213, 90c Carmine on cream, die 70, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, large mint entire,with sharp corners and detailed embossing, extremely fine; a surprisingly rare entire, beingonly the second example we have ever offered (UPSS #635; $3,000.00). (photo) 3,000.00

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201 �� #U213 var., 90c Carmine on cream, Centennial special printing, die 70, size 21, knife98, wmk. 2, large mint entire, which is the only size in which it comes, crisp edges, sharpcorners and prooflike embossing, extremely fine; an exceedingly rare Centennial entire,being the first example we have ever had the pleasure of offering in our auctions(UPSS #635a). (photo) UPSS 5,000.00

202 �� #U214, 90c Carmine on oriental buff, die 70, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, immaculatemint entire, marvelously fresh and crisp, extremely fine; this small size 13 envelope of the90c Carmine is only found on oriental buff and blue paper; ex-White and Slawson (UPSS#637; $300.00). (photo - page 58) 375.00

203 �� #U214, 90c Carmine on oriental buff, die 70, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, choice mintentire in the preferred small size, fresh and clean with detailed embossing, extremely fine(UPSS #637; $300.00). (photo - page 58) 375.00

204 �� #U215, 90c Carmine on blue, die 70, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, immaculate mint entirein the preferred small size, wonderfully fresh and clean, extremely fine; ex-Wunsch (UPSS#638; $320.00). (photo - page 58) 300.00



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205 �� #U215 var., 90c Carmine on blue, die 70, size 25, knife 123, wmk. 6, exceedingly rarelarge mint entire, fresh and crisp with bright colors, marvelously well preserved and lack-ing the typical flaws that are found on large size envelopes of this age, extremely fine;nearly all the high denomination envelopes were issued as a matter of course in legal sizefor large enclosures requiring the high postage, but the 90c on oriental buff was onlyissued in a small size 13 envelope and most of the 90c on blue were issued in this samesize 13, however a second size on blue paper was made in the very large size 25, whethervery few were issued or virtually all were used for cut squares is not known, but this sizeenvelope is of the utmost rarity, this example is one of a mere three reported;E. Norman Lurch in a Postal Stationery article comments on this specific envelope, thatGeorge Slawson, a Vermont school teacher of limited means but an avid postal stationerycollector, came down to New York for the 1955 Barkhausen sale specifically to buy thisone envelope to complete his collection of Plimpton high denomination entires, he wasgreatly disappointed when it sold for $800.00 or $900.00, which was far beyond hismeans, against a Thorp catalog value of only $25.00, kept inordinately low because theeditor didn’t have an example of this in his collection; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #639).(photo) UPSS 2,400.00

206 �� #U217, 90c Carmine on amber manila, die 70, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 7, pristinelarge mint entire in the only size in which this envelope is found, post office fresh, crispembossing and edges, extremely fine (UPSS #642; $300.00). (photo - page 58) 250.00

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1876 Three Cents Red on White “Philadelphia” Die Centennial Entire

A Great Postal Stationery Rarity With Only Four Examples Recorded

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207 �� #U220, 3c Red Centennial on white, the “Philadelphia” die showing a double lineunder “POSTAGE”, die 72, size 8, knife 36, wmk. 2, an immensely rare mint entire,very fresh, with crisp edges and sharp corners, very fine and choice.

Despite all the great postal stationery collections that we have had the pleasure of auctioningin the last several decades, none has contained this great rarity as an entire, and only two hada cut square. One of the most sought-after of all the entires, with a mere four examples report-ed.

2007 PF certificate; ex-Cole, Saddleback and “Garfield” (UPSS #645; $80,000.00).(photo) 60,000.00



208 �� #U226, 5c Brown on fawn, die 61, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 5, lovely large mint entirein the only size in which this is found, plus the fawn paper issue is the only 5c Brownfound in this large size, strong color and embossing on immaculate paper, extremely fineand quite scarce; ex-White (UPSS #500; $650.00). (photo - page 64) 475.00


209 �� #U244, 2c Red on amber, 2 links, die 77, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, pristine mint entire,clean and bright, vivid color of impression with highly detailed embossing, vertical print-ed return notice at left, extremely fine; ex-Floyd and Whitington (UPSS #746; $500.00).(photo - page 64) 500.00

210 �� #U244, 2c Red on amber, die 77, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, immaculate mint entire,incredibly fresh, usual printed return address notice at left, extremely fine and choice(UPSS #746; $500.00). (photo - page 64) 500.00

211 �� #U245, 2c Red on blue, 2 links, die 77, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, attractive mint entirewith the scarce die showing 2 links below the right “2”, the only envelope that comes inthis die on blue paper, printed return message at left, very fine and choice (UPSS #747;$700.00). (photo - page 64) 625.00

212 �� #U246, 2c Red on fawn, 2 links, die 77, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, lovely fresh mintentire, excellent colors and detailed embossing, exceptionally clean with sharp edges,extremely fine; ex-Wunsch and Whitington (UPSS #748; $700.00). (photo - page 64) 700.00

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213 �� #U248, 2c Red on amber, round “O” in “TWO”, die 78, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6,mint entire, with “Meyer & Kingsbury” corner card imprint as nearly always, wonderful-ly fresh, with sharp edges to entire, extremely fine; only six mint entires are known, twoof which have Wells, Fargo & Co. printed franks, the entire offered here is certainlyone of the finest quality examples available of this rarity; signed Champagne andaccompanied by 2002 PF certificate; ex-“Garfield” (UPSS #753; $8,000.00). (photo) 8,000.00

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214 �� #U249, 2c Red on fawn, die 78, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, a fresh mint example of thisrare entire, rich colors and sharp embossing, usual printed return address notice at left,several light hinge marks, very fine; surprisingly elusive as a mint entire, with fewer thanten copies reported (UPSS #754; $2,000.00). (photo) 2,250.00

215 �� #U271, 2c Brown on amber, die 77, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, pristine mint entire, usualprinted return address notice at left, extremely fine; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #750;$550.00). (photo - page 64) 600.00

216 �� #U273, 2c Brown on white, die 78, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, mint entire, printed cor-ner card at upper left, very fine (UPSS #755; $400.00). (photo - page 64) 400.00

217 �� #U274, 2c Brown on amber, round “O” in “TWO”, die 78, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6,fresh mint entire with sharp edges and corners, characteristic over inked impression thatis found on this envelope, extremely fine; ex-Baum and Whitington (UPSS #756;$425.00). (photo - page 70) 400.00

218 �� #U274, 2c Brown on amber, die 78, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, mint entire, the indiciawith intense color and worn impression, clean and fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #756;$425.00). (photo - page 70) 400.00

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219 �� #U285, 2c Red on white, die 81, size 8, knife 38, wmk. 6, mint entire in a marvelouspristine state of preservation, excellent embossing and sharp edges, extremely fine; a trulyrare entire; ex-Barkhausen, Baum, Ballman and Whitington (UPSS #786; $1,750.00).(photo) 1,650.00

220 �� #U286, 2c Red on blue, die 81, size 6, knife 19, wmk. 6, post office fresh mint entire,extremely fine and choice (UPSS #788; $500.00). (photo - page 70) 375.00

221 �� #U290, 2c Brown on blue, die 82, size 6, knife 19, wmk. 6, clean mint entire, very fineand rare, being only the sixth mint example we have offered in our auctions; ex-Flattery(UPSS #857; $2,400.00). (photo) 3,250.00

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222 S� #U298S, 1c Blue on oriental buff, overprinted “SPECIMEN” Form 36 across theindicia and with additional Code 12 Form reading “A - a/Bidder’s Sample, BlankRequest.”, die 83, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, wonderfully fresh and clean, extremely fineand scarce; this entire is only known as a specimen and is very scarce, however, it wouldalso make an excellent substitute for the very rare #U298 mint entire (of which only threeor less exist) that catalogs $20,000.00; 2009 PF certificate (UPSS #U890). (photo) Est. 400-500

223 S� #U298S, 1c Blue on oriental buff, overprinted “SPECIMEN” Form 36 across theindicia and with additional Code 13 Form reading “Sample no........Proposals of189...../Bidder’s Sample, Blank Request.”, die 83, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 6, wonderfullyfresh and clean, flap sealed, otherwise extremely fine and scarce; this entire is only knownas a specimen and is very scarce, however, it would also make an excellent substitute forthe very rare #U298 mint entire (of which only three or less exist) that catalogs$20,000.00; 2009 PF certificate; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #U890). (photo) Est. 400-500

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1887 One Cent Blue on Blue

One of Only Two Examples we are Aware of

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224 �� #U299, 1c Blue on blue, die 83, size 8, knife 38, wmk. 12, an extraordinarily rare mintentire, attractive with bright color on clear blue paper, well impressed and highly detailedembossing, very fine; two sizes exist of this issue, this being the smaller of the two, bothare major rarities; though as many as five may exist, we are only aware of two exam-ples of UPSS #893; 2000 PF certificate; ex-Whitington (UPSS #893; $30,000.00).(photo) 30,000.00



1887 One Cent Blue on Blue

An Immensely Rare Mint Entire

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225 �� #U299, 1c Blue on blue, die 83, size 8, knife 38, wmk. 12, quite remarkably the Schillercollection contains a second mint example of this terribly rare entire, bright and fresh,with sharp corners, very fine; two sizes exist of this issue, this being the smaller of the two,both are major rarities; though as many as five may exist, we are only aware of twoexamples of UPSS #893; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #893; $30,000.00). (photo) 30,000.00

226 �� #U306 var., 2c Green on amber, die 87, size 8, knife 38, wmk. 7, a very elusive mintexample of this rare size and knife, post office fresh, printed corner card at top left,extremely fine; much under appreciated as only seven mint copies have been reported(UPSS #916). (photo - page 70) UPSS 250.00

227 �� #U313 var., 2c Green on oriental buff, double impression of the indicia and cornercard, the second impressions diagonal showing that the indicia and corner cards wereboth printed at the same time, mint entire, very fine and striking; 2009 PF certificate.(photo - page 70) Est. 150-200

228 �� Unlisted, 2c Green on oriental buff, die 88a, size 10, knife 54, wmk. 8, scarce mintentire, incredibly fresh, extremely fine; probably no more than 30 exist; 2004 APS cer-tificate (UPSS #1027). (photo - page 70) UPSS 275.00

229 �� #U318-21, 2c Green on white, green on amber, green on oriental buff and greenon blue, die 89, size 10 or 13, knife 54, wmk. 7 or 8, fresh mint entires of each, first withprinted corner card at top left, extremely fine; #U318 ex-Barkhausen and #U319 ex-White(UPSS #1042, 1045, 1046, 1048; $1025.00). (photo - page 70) 1,075.00

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230 �� #U321, 2c Green on blue, die 89, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, pristine mint entire, crispedges and strong embossing with bright color on fresh blue paper, extremely fine andattractive (UPSS #1049; $300.00). (photo - page 70) 325.00

231 �� #U323, 2c Green on amber manila, die 89, size 13, knife 74, wmk. 7, pristine mintentire, this being the scarcest of the envelopes with this little-used die, strong embossingand deep colors, very clean and fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #1051; $750.00). (photo -page 74) 900.00

232 �� #U324-25 vars., 4c Carmine on white and carmine on amber, die 91, size 8, knife 38,wmk. 7, fresh mint entires of each, extremely fine and rare; only eight sets are reported(UPSS #1063-7, 1072-7). (photo - page 74) UPSS 500.00

233 �� #U336-37 vars, 30c Red brown on white and red brown on amber, die 69, size 8,knife 38, wmk. 7, pristine mint entires of each, extremely fine and rare, a mere six setsare reported; former ex-White (UPSS #1104, 1107). (photo - page 74) UPSS 600.00

1893 Columbian Issue

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234 �� #U350a, 5c Columbian, slate brown on white error of color, die 96B, size 21, knife100, wmk. 11, large mint entire in the only size in which it comes, crisp edges and sharpcorners, the indicia with strong unmistakable color, very fine (UPSS #1176A;$1,200.00). (photo) 1,200.00

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1899 Plimpton Issue

1899 Four Cent Brown on White

One of Only Three Examples Believed to Exist in this Size

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235 �� #U373, 4c Brown on white, die 103, size 10, knife 56, wmk. 13, an immensely raremint entire, being one of only three examples believed to exist in this more desirablesmall size, in addition this example is in exceptionally choice condition, fresh with richcolor on bright white paper, strong detailed embossing, extremely fine and arguably thefinest known example; an essential item for an advanced collection of mint entires or forthe Lincoln specialist who is seeking a highlight for an exhibit collection; signed“W.H.M.” (William H. Maisel) (UPSS #1353; $17,500.00). (photo) 15,000.00



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236 �� #U374 var., 2c on 4c Brown on white, type 4 surcharge (applied at New Orleans), die104(C), size 21, knife 100, wmk. 13, a very scarce mint entire of this revalued surchargeon the Lincoln design, which is unlisted in Scott, fresh, very fine; 2000 PF certificate; ex-Summers, Floyd and Ainsworth (UPSS #2915). (photo) UPSS 1,000.00

237 �� #W399 var., 2c Carmine on manila, double impression, die 110, knife W8, wmk. 0,mint entire wrapper showing two bold impressions of the indicia slightly overlapping,folded horizontally at center, very fine; the only example we have seen and in all proba-bility unique; ex-White; 2009 PF certificate (UPSS #1472a var.). (photo - page 74) Est. 300-400

1907-16 Mercantile Issue

238 �� #W405 var., 1c Green on manila, double impression of the indicia mostly overlapping,mint wrapper folded to envelope size, several mild creases or wrinkles, otherwise very fine;double impressions on wrappers are seldom seen. (photo - page 74) Est. 200-300

239 �� #U411 var., 2c Carmine on white, double impression of the indicia struck mostlyoverlapping, mint entire, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 74) Est. 200-300

240 �� #U411h, 2c Carmine with added impression of 1c Green (#U400), Die 115, size 8,knife 41, wmk. 14, mint entire, with return address corner card, small piece of flap miss-ing, otherwise very fine; a scarce and striking error, being the only example we have everoffered in our auctions; ex-Floyd (UPSS #OO-7; $550.00). (photo - page 74) 475.00

241 �� #U418a, 5c Blue on heavy aged white laid paper, die 2, UPSS die 125(A), size 10,knife 59, wmk. 18, pristine mint entire on what might better be described as a tan or buffpaper similar to that used for many wrappers in this period, fresh and extremely fine; avery unusual paper variety (perhaps an error similar to #U418b) that may be worthy of afuture listing; 2009 PF certificate (UPSS #1984 var.). (photo - page 74) Est. 300-400

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242 �� #U418d, 5c Blue, printed on blue in error instead of white, die 1, UPSS die 125(A),size 10, knife 57, wmk. 15, a very rare mint entire, being in a marvelous state of preser-vation, fresh and bright, crisp edges, extremely fine; it is believed that no more thanseven examples of this entire exist; signed “W.H.M.” (William H. Maisel) (UPSS#2003; $5,500.00). (photo) 6,500.00



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243 �� #U419 var., 1½c on 5c Blue on amber, die 2, type 8 surcharge, UPSS die 126(B), size8, knife 41, wmk. 15, deep color and clear surcharge on fresh paper, flap stuck down, oth-erwise very fine; a rare example of this unlisted “favor” surcharge which is listed on whitepaper for $1,375.00 but not on amber; 2009 PF certificate; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #1996var./3119 var.). (photo) Est. 750-1,000

1915-32 Circular Dies

244 �� #U429f var., 2c Carmine on white, die 7, double impression, mint entire, size 10,knife 57, very fine and eye-catching. (photo - page 76) Est. 400-500

245 �� #U436h, 3c Carmine on white error of color, die 5, die 144(E), size 10, knife 58w,wmk. 19, ten mint entires, five with scarcer Treasurer of Somerset County corner card,two with City Water Dept. corner card and one Bernham Chemical & Metal Corp. cor-ner card, the last two with City Water Dept. corner card erased, otherwise very fine(UPSS #2498; $660.00). 600.00

246 �� #U437h, 3c Black on amber, error of color, die 1, UPSS die 143(A), size 13, knife 80,wmk. 20, mint entire with Kasenit Company printed corner card as always, very fine andscarce; signed Bartels (UPSS #2526; $300.00). (photo - page 76) 300.00

247 �� #U439g, 3c Carmine on blue, error of color, die 5, UPSS die 144(E), size 10, knife58w, wmk. 19, select mint entire, with printed “The Blue Ribbon Garage” corner cardand address window as always, choice very fine; ex-White (UPSS #2555; $500.00). (photo- page 76) 450.00

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1920-21 Revalued Surcharges

248 �� #U446b, “2 cents” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, double surcharge, type 1 sur-charge, UPSS die 143A, size 10, knife 59, wmk. 20, rare mint entire showing two boldsurcharges on the indicia, fresh and very fine; ridiculously undercataloged; signed Bartelswith his note “Probably 6 exist” and accompanied by 2009 PF certificate; ex-White,Wunch and Saddleback (UPSS #2737a; $100.00). (photo - page 76) 350.00

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249 �� #U453a, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 115, size 23,knife 106, wmk. 18, a superb large mint entire in the only size that was produced, incred-ibly fresh and clean, an extremely fine gem example of this exceptionally rare envelope; itis believed that less than five examples exist and this is only the third example we haveoffered, one of which was faulty; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #2811; $8,000.00). (photo) 8,000.00



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which would have been successful had they been received in time. We strongly

recommend any last minute bids be telephoned to us on our toll-free line

(800-556-7826) or faxed to our New York Gallery at 212-262-8484.


250 �� #U453C, 2c on 2c Carmine on oriental buff, die 6, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die120(E), size 10, knife 58, wmk. 17, a particularly choice mint entire, pristine with bril-liant colors and crisp edges, well struck surcharge, extremely fine; a very rare mint entire,as it is believed that only 24 of the die 6 were ever surcharged and particularly desir-able in this superlative condition; quite undercataloged by Scott; ex-Saddleback (UPSS#2814; $3,750.00). (photo) 2,500.00

251 �� #U453Cd, 2c on 2c Carmine on oriental buff, die 1, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die115(A), size 10, knife 57, wmk. 15, pristine mint entire, lovely brilliant colors and anespecially crisp envelope, extremely fine; a choice example of this very rare and seldomoffered entire which is even scarcer than the die 6 (UPSS #2813; $3,750.00). (photo) 2,750.00

252 �� #U454a, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 134(A), size13, knife 80, wmk. 20, fresh mint entire, clean and extremely fine (UPSS #2821;$300.00). (photo - page 76) 400.00

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253 �� #U454a, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 134(A), size21, knife 100, wmk. 19, large mint entire, fresh and clean, extremely fine (UPSS #2822-19; $240.00). (photo - page 76) 400.00

254 �� #U454b, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 5, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 138(E), size10, knife 58, wmk. 24, mint entire, extremely fine and choice; an unusually scarce and sel-dom seen entire; 2007 PF certificate; ex-Saddleback and Garfield (UPSS #2825-24;$725.00). (photo - page 76) 650.00

255 �� #U455, 2c on 2c Carmine on amber, die 1, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 134(A), size13, knife 80, wmk. 22, mint entire, fresh and clean, a very fine and choice example of thisrare entire; it is believed that only 33 examples of this entire were found; signed J.M.Bartels; ex-Barkhausen and Whitington (UPSS #2831; $4,250.00). (photo) 4,000.00

256 �� #U455b, 2c Carmine on amber, die 7, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 140(H), size 13,knife 78, wmk. 19, a very rare mint entire in the preferred smaller of the two sizes,immaculately fresh, crisp edges to entire, extremely fine; only 28 entires of this and thelarger size were surcharged and we suspect that most have been reduced to cut squares asthis is the only example of this entire that we have ever offered; 2000 and 2007 PFcertificates; ex-Barkhausen, Summers, Floyd, Saddleback and Garfield (UPSS #2834;$4,750.00). (photo) 4,000.00

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257 �� #U456a, 2c on 2c Carmine on oriental buff, die 5, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die#138(E), size 10, knife 58, wmk. 22, scarce mint entire, pristine and extremely fine; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #2837; $450.00). (photo - page 76) 550.00

258 �� #U462, 2c on 4c Chocolate on white, type 3 surcharge (applied at Philadelphia), die108, size 23, knife 106, wmk. 14, large pristine mint entire being the larger of two largesizes, sharp embossing on bright paper, extremely fine and especially scarce; we haveoffered only one entire in the smaller size and this is the only one we have ever offered inthis scarcer large size; 2007 PF certificate; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #2807; $1,300.00).(photo) 900.00

259 �� #U463, 2c on 4c Chocolate on amber, type 3 surcharge (Philadelphia), die 108, size21, knife 100, wmk. 14, large mint entire in the smaller of the two sizes that were sur-charged, very fresh and clean, extremely fine; this is only the third example of this elusiveentire that we have offered; 2009 PF certificate (UPSS #2808; $1,600.00). (photo) 1,600.00

260 �� #U463, 2c on 4c Chocolate on amber, type 3 surcharge (applied at Philadelphia), die108, size 23, knife 106, wmk. 14, large mint entire, being the scarcer largest size of twolarge sizes, pristine with bright colors, trivial small toned spot at top left, very fine; reval-ued entires of this value are very rare as most were made into cut squares; we have offeredtwo examples of the slightly smaller size entire but this is the first of the scarcer larger size;2007 PF certificate; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #2809; $1,700.00). (photo) 1,600.00

261 �� #U463A, 2c on 4c Black on white, type 3 surcharge, die 124(B), size 23, knife 106,wmk. 16, a large mint entire as always, fresh and clean, short tear at top left, otherwisevery fine; only 50 entires were surcharged, many of which have been reduced to cutsquares (UPSS #2816; $2,500.00). (photo - page 80) 2,000.00

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262 �� #U464, 2c on 5c Blue on white, die 1, UPSS die 149, size 10, knife 59, wmk. 23, mintentire, fresh with crisp edges, very fine; a rare example of this surcharge on this unusualhigh value; ex-Whitington (UPSS #2913-23; $2,500.00). (photo) 2,000.00

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263 �� #U465, 2c on 1c Green on white, die 1, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 127(A), size 10,knife 59, wmk. 20, fresh mint entire, a very fine and choice example of this rarity; somespecialists believe that only thirteen examples of this entire were produced (UPSS#2925; $3,125.00). (photo) 2,250.00

264 �� #U465a, 2c on 1c Green on white, die 3, type 3 surcharge, UPSS die 129(C), size 10,knife 57, wmk. 23, an enormously rare mint entire, in fact, this is only the second entirewe have ever offered, extremely fine; some experts believe that only two or three entiresexist; 2007 PF certificate; ex-Saddleback and Garfield (UPSS #2929; $3,375.00). (photo) 3,250.00

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265 �� #U466Ac, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 5, type 4 surcharge, UPSS die 138(E), size10, knife 58, wmk. 22, pristine mint entire with deep color, extremely fine; a select exam-ple of this seldom seen entire (UPSS #2938-22; $2,200.00). (photo) 1,750.00

266 �� #U466Ae, 2c on 2c Carmine on white, die 7, UPSS die 140, size 10, knife 57, wmk.22, fresh and attractive mint entire, with strong surcharge which is not always the case onthis rare envelope, very fine and choice; only 24 are thought to have been surcharged;signed White; ex-Wunsch and Whitington (UPSS #2940; $1,800.00). (photo) 1,750.00

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1920 Two Cent Type 4 Surcharge on Two Cent Carmine on Amber

One of the Rarest Mint Entires of the 20th Century

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267 �� #U466B, 2c on 2c Carmine on amber, type 4 surcharge, size 10, knife 58, wmk. 19, alovely mint entire, clean and fresh, an extremely fine and choice example of this extraor-dinarily rare entire, being one of the rarest mint entires of the 20th century, as onlyfive are thought to exist, and we are not aware of any cut squares, either existing or hav-ing been sold in years, this is one of only two #U466B entires to have been offered by us,this being the Dr. Jerry Summers example which we had the pleasure of selling as part ofhis impressive collection in our June 2000 sale, we also offered an example in our March2002 Premier Sale, these two are the only examples to appear on the auction market inyears, so it is with pleasure that we are able to offer it again to give serious postal sta-tionery collectors the important opportunity to add this great rarity to their collection,because there is no guarantee that this, or one of the other four known, will make anappearance on the auction market for years to come; signed Maisel and accompanied by2007 PF certificate; ex-Summers, Saddleback and Garfield (UPSS #2943A; $30,000.00).(photo) 27,500.00



268 �� #U467, 2c on 3c Green on white, die 2, UPSS die 57(B), size 3, knife 8, wmk. 6,choice mint entire, remarkably fresh and clean, extremely fine; a surprisingly rare and ter-ribly undercataloged entire; in fact, this is only the second example we have ever offeredin our auctions (UPSS #2914; $875.00). (photo - page 80) 550.00

269 �� #U468l, 2c on 3c Carmine, die 5, error of color,UPSS die 144(E), size 10, knife 58w,wmk. 19, seldom seen mint entire, with “City Water Dept./Seattle, Wash.” printed cor-ner card, narrow toning band at left of the indicium, otherwise very fine; quite rare, withthis being the very first example we have offered in our auctions; 2009 PF certificate; ex-Baum (UPSS #2963; $1,500.00). (photo - page 80) 1,500.00

270 �� Unlisted “1/CENT” on 2c Carmine, die 3, type 7A surcharge intended for postalcards but used on envelopes in error, die 140(H), size 10, knife 57, wmk. 22, very fine;a rather scarce and under appreciated error; 1992 PF certificate (UPSS #3041). (photo -page 80) UPSS 500.00

271 �� #U471e var., 2c on 3c Dark violet on blue, die 6, double surcharge, types 2 and 4,UPSS die 145(F), size 13, knife 79, wmk. 19, exceptionally fresh mint entire with bothsurcharges showing clearly, extremely fine (UPSS #3059). (photo - page 80) UPSS 350.00

272 �� #U474a, 2c on 1c on 3c Dark violet on white, die 5, double surcharge, type 4 overtype 7A, UPSS die 143(A), size 10, knife 59, wmk. 19, mint entire, pristine condition,sharp edges, extremely fine (UPSS #3072-19; $350.00). (photo - page 80) 575.00

273 �� #U474a, 2c on 1c on 3c Dark violet on white, die 5, type 4 over type 7A, UPSS die145(E), size 10, knife 58, wmk. 19, mint entire with printed “First NationalBank/Bastrop, Bastrop Co., Tex.” corner card as usual, very fine and scarce (UPSS#3075; $575.00). (photo - page 80) 575.00

274 �� #U475, 2c on 1c on 3c Dark violet on amber, die 1, double surcharge, types 4 and7A, the latter being a surcharge intended for postal cards, UPSS die 143, size 10, knife59, wmk. 19, clean mint entire with deep color, Citizens State Bank of Bastrop, Texascorner card, as all have, extremely fine (UPSS #3077; $450.00). (photo - page 80) 475.00

275 �� #U475, 2c on 1c on 3c Dark violet on amber, die 1, double surcharge, type 4 overtype 7A, the latter being a surcharge intended for postal cards, UPSS die 143(A), size 10,knife 59, wmk. 19, clean mint entire with deep color and bright amber paper, CitizensState Bank of Bastrop, Texas corner card as all have, extremely fine (UPSS #3077;$450.00). (photo - page 88) 475.00

276 �� #U476, “2” on 3c Dark violet on amber, die 1, type 5 surcharge issued at Duncan,Oklahoma, UPSS die 143, size 13, knife 80, wmk. 19, choice mint entire with printedcorner card of the Duncan National Bank of Duncan, Oklahoma, plus Bank slogan print-ed on the reverse, strong colors, extremely fine (UPSS #3018-19; $500.00). (photo -page 88) 500.00

277 �� #U477b, “2” on 3c Dark violet, die 6, type 6 surcharge issued at Frederick, Oklahoma,UPSS die 145(F), size 13, knife 79, wmk. 19, crisp mint entire with printed “R.I. Case,County Treasurer/Court House, Frederick, Okla.” corner card, fresh and extremely fineand scarce (UPSS #3025; $300.00). (photo - page 88) 325.00

278 �� #U478, “2” on 3c Dark violet on amber, die 1, type 6 surcharge issued at Frederick,Oklahoma, UPSS die 143(A), size 13, knife 80, wmk. 19, clean mint entire with localprinted corner card of C.B. Greever, extremely fine (UPSS #3027; $400.00). (photo -page 88) 450.00

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279 �� #U478, “2” on 3c Dark violet on amber, die 1, type 6 surcharge issued at Frederick,Oklahoma, UPSS die 143(A), size 23, knife 112, wmk. 20, large mint entire with print-ed corner card of G.G. Black of Hollister, Oklahoma, this typographed surcharge wasapplied by the Frederick, Oklahoma Post Office and was done in the same printing oper-ation for printing the corner card, fresh and extremely fine (UPSS #3028; $400.00).(photo - page 88) 450.00

280 �� #U479, “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, black surcharge, UPSS die 143(A),size 10, knife 57, wmk. 20, choice mint entire with black Daytona, Florida handstampedsurcharge, fresh and immaculate, extremely fine; this is in a scarce and more desirablesmallest size (UPSS #3030-20; $550.00). (photo - page 88) 550.00

281 �� #U479, “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, black surcharge, UPSS die 143(A),size 13, knife 80, wmk. 19, select mint entire with black Daytona, Florida handstampedsurcharge, very clean and attractive, extremely fine; this is in a scarcer and more desirablesmaller size; signed Bartels; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #3032; $650.00). (photo - page 88) 550.00

282 �� #U479, “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, black surcharge, UPSS die 143(A),size 13, knife 80, wmk. 19, select mint entire with black Daytona, Florida handstampedsurcharge, very clean and attractive, extremely fine; this is in a scarcer and more desirablesmaller size; signed Ward (UPSS #3032; $650.00). (photo - page 88) 550.00

283 �� #U479, “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 1, black surcharge, UPSS die 143(A),size 23, knife 112, wmk. 20, large mint entire with black Daytona, Florida handstampedsurcharge, clean, portion of backflap stuck down, very fine; 1966 PF certificate (UPSS#3033; $650.00). (photo - page 92) 550.00

284 �� #U479b, “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 7, black surcharge, UPSS die 146(H),size 21, knife 100, wmk. 19, mint entire with Daytona, Florida handstamped surcharge,also showing portion of type 4 surcharge, scattered toning spots on reverse, but wouldyield a very fine cut square (UPSS #3036; $475.00). (photo - page 92) 550.00

285 �� #U479b var., “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 7, double surcharge, UPSS die146, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 20, mint entire in the smaller of the two sizes in which thisdie comes, fresh with deep color, two distinct impressions of the large “2” surcharge, alsoan unusual nearly complete strike of the “2” type 4 surcharge (nearly all, if not all, of theissue with large “2” have portions of the type 4 surcharge), fresh and extremely fine; thedouble surcharge is unlisted in Scott and has now been inexplicably delisted by UPSS,with this quite likely the only example; 2002 PF certificate as a “triple” surcharge withtwo of the UPSS type 7 surcharges and one of the type 3 (really 4) surcharge; ex-Whitington (UPSS formerly #3036a). (photo - page 92) Est. 300-400

286 �� #U479b, “2” on 3c Dark violet on white, die 7, black surcharge, UPSS die 146(H),size 23, knife 106, wmk. 20, large mint entire, fresh and very fine (UPSS #3037;$550.00). (photo - page 92) 550.00

287 �� #U481b, 1½c Purple on white error of color, die 1, die 132(A), size 20, knife 92w,wmk. 33, four mint entires, two with Moody’s and two with Town Treasurer printed cor-ner cards as always, fresh and extremely fine (UPSS #2158; $500.00). (photo - page 92) 460.00

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288 �� #U486, 1½c on 2c Green on white, die 88, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 12, unusually freshmint entire, with bright white paper and clean sharp edges, well struck surcharge,extremely fine; ex-Whitington (UPSS #3078; $1,750.00). (photo) 1,500.00

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289 �� #U486, 1½c on 2c Green on white, die 88(B), size 7, knife 31, wmk. 12, crisp mintentire, sharp edges, exceptionally fresh, extremely fine; a scarce entire, particularly in thischoice condition; signed Champagne; ex-Haller (UPSS #3078; $1,750.00). (photo) 1,500.00



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290 �� #U492a, 1½c on 1c Green on oriental buff, die 4, UPSS die 114(D), size 13, knife79u, wmk. 19, an extremely rare mint entire of this elusive die type, possessing pristinefreshness with deep colors and clear well struck surcharge, extremely fine; only a tinyfraction of the reported 30 copies that were issued have remained intact as completeentires, this example is particularly desirable because of its premium condition, as we havepreviously offered only a lesser quality example from the October 2001 Auction of theWilliam S. Floyd collection (UPSS #3113; $1,500.00). (photo) 1,900.00

291 �� #U494, 1½c on 1c Green on manila, die 1, UPSS die 111(A), size 10, knife 54u, wmk.15, mint entire, ungummed flap, remarkably fresh and crisp for this type paper, extreme-ly fine; ex-Whitington (UPSS #3116a; $600.00). (photo - page 92) 500.00

292 �� #U494, 1½c on 1c Green on manila, die 1, UPSS die 111(A), size 10, knife 54u, wmk17, mint entire, very fine and scarce (UPSS #3116a-17; $600.00). (photo - page 92) 500.00

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293 �� #U494a, 1½c on 1c Green on manila, die 3, UPSS die 113(C), size 10, knife 54, wmk.17, mint entire, fresh and very fine; a surprisingly scarce die entire, being only the secondexample we have ever offered (UPSS #3118). (photo) 1,500.00

294 �� #U502, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, UPSS die 134(A), size 10, knife 59, wmk.27, fresh mint example of this entire, crisp and clean, extremely fine and choice (UPSS#3171-27; $625.00). (photo - page 92) 500.00

295 �� #U502, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, UPSS die 134(A), size 10, knife 59, wmk.27, another fresh mint entire, crisp and clean, extremely fine (UPSS #3171-27; $625.00).(photo - page 94) 500.00

296 �� #U502b, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 7, UPSS die 140(H), size 13, knife 78,wmk. 23, mint entire, very fine; a rather elusive entire; signed George S. Norton (UPSS#3178; $575.00). (photo - page 94) 550.00

297 �� #U502c, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 6, type 8 surcharge, size 13, knife 78x,wmk. 27, pristine mint entire, fresh and extremely fine; unpriced in Scott as an entire,with a cut square cataloging $400.00; ex-Saddleback (UPSS unlisted). (photo - page 94) Est. 200-300

298 �� #U502d, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 8, type 8 surcharge, UPSS die 140(H),size 10, knife 57, wmk. 27, very scarce mint entire which is listed only as a cut square inScott for $525.00, fresh, very fine; 2001 PF certificate; ex-Summers, Floyd and Whitington(UPSS #3177-27). (photo - page 94) UPSS 575.00

299 �� #U503, 1½c on 2c Carmine on oriental buff, die 5, UPSS die 138(E), size 10, knife58, wmk. 22, attractive mint entire, bright fresh colors, sharp clear surcharge, extremelyfine (UPSS #3179; $600.00). (photo - page 94) 500.00

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300 �� #U504a, 1½c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 7, UPSS die 140(H), size 10, knife 57, wmk.27, immaculately fresh and with sharp edges, extremely fine; ex-Barkhausen andWhitington (UPSS #3181; $550.00). (photo - page 94) 500.00

301 �� #U504a, 1½c on 2c Carmine on blue, die 7, UPSS die 140(H), size 10, knife 57, wmk.27, mint entire, immaculately fresh and with sharp edges, extremely fine (UPSS #3181;$550.00). (photo - page 94) 500.00

302 �� #U504 var., 1½c on 2c Carmine on blue, UPSS die 139(F), size13, knife 78, wmk 27,a very scarce mint entire of this surcharge on Scott #U432f (die 6), fresh and clean,extremely fine; rarely offered and as yet not listed in Scott (UPSS #3180). (photo - page94) UPSS 675.00

303 �� #U505a, 1½c on 1½c Brown on white, die 8, UPSS die 133(H2), size 13, knife 78,wmk. 25, mint entire, fresh and very fine (UPSS #3169; $800.00). (photo - page 98) 625.00

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304 �� #U505b, 1½c on 1½c Brown on white, die 1, double surcharge, UPSS die 132(A),size 10, knife 59, wmk. 27, a rare mint entire displaying an unpriced double surcharge,both on the indicia (the normal surcharge catalogs $625.00), very fine; believed to bethe only example; 2006 PF certificate (UPSS #3168 var.; $800.00 for normal). (photo) Est. 750-1,000

305 �� #U506, 1½c on 1½c Brown on blue, die 8, UPSS die 133(H2), size 13, knife 78,wmk. 27, mint entire, clean and fresh, very fine (UPSS #3170; $700.00). (photo - page98) 625.00

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306 �� #U507, 1½c on 1c Blue on white, die 83, size 7, knife 31, wmk. 8, an immaculate mintentire of which only 26 copies are believed to have been surcharged, sharp edges andfresh paper, plus clear well struck surcharge, extremely fine; a gem example of this rareentire; signed “W.H.M.” (William H. Maisel) (UPSS #3182; $4,250.00). (photo) 3,750.00



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1925 “1½” Surcharge on One Cent Blue on Manila

One of Only Four Recorded Entires

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307 �� #U507B, 1½c on 1c Blue on manila, UPSS die 83, size 10, knife 54u, wmk. 8, a pris-tine mint entire that was issued with an ungummed flap, crisp sharp edges, extremely fine;this surcharge type has no city types and was produced by the Post Office to stocks of 1cenvelopes that were in their possession and for which there was no demand, envelopesfrom the public were not accepted for surcharging; an extremely rare envelope with onlyfour examples believed to exist, and missing from nearly all the major postal stationerycollections; 2007 PF certificate (UPSS #3182B; $4,250.00). (photo) 6,500.00

308 �� #U511, 1½c on 1c Green on amber, die 1, UPSS die 111(A), size 8, knife 41, wmk.17, an immaculate mint entire in this very scarce petite size, strong bright colors, crispsharp edges, extremely fine in all respects; virtually all the examples offered of this are thelarger size 13, this is decidedly scarcer and the only example we have ever offered; ex-Baum (UPSS #3197-17; $450.00). (photo - page 98) 375.00+

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309 �� #U511, 1½c on 1c Green on amber, die 1, UPSS die 111(A), size 13, knife 78, wmk.17, mint entire, fresh and bright, choice very fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #3198; $375.00).(photo - page 98) 375.00

310 �� #U520, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, UPSS die 134(A), size 10, knife 59, wmk.25, lovely mint entire in one of the scarcer smaller sizes, clean and attractive with brightcolor and well struck surcharge, extremely fine; we have offered a couple different water-marks in the slightly larger size 13, however this is the only one we have encountered inthis desirable smaller size; ex-J.M. Stanley (UPSS #3247; $550.00). (photo - page 98) 550.00

311 �� #U520, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, UPSS die 134(A), size 10, knife 59, wmk.25, scarce mint entire, very fine; ex-Mason (UPSS #3247-25; $550.00). (photo - page 98) 550.00

312 �� #U520, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, UPSS die 134(A), size 13, knife 80, wmk.24, mint entire, clean and attractive, very fine and choice; ex-Whitington (UPSS #3248-24; $550.00). (photo - page 98) 550.00

313 �� #U520, 1½c on 2c Carmine on white, die 1, UPSS die 134(A), size 13, knife 80, wmk.25, mint entire, clean and fresh, very fine; 2009 PF certificate; ex-Barkhausen and Floyd(UPSS #3248-25; $550.00). (photo - page 98) 550.00

314 �� Unlisted “½c Paid/Santa Rosa, Cal.” on 1c Olive-green on white, die 127(A), size10, knife 59, wmk. 25, post office fresh, extremely fine; a scarce provisional surcharge(UPSS #3253). (photo - page 102) UPSS 450.00

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1932 Washington Bicentennial Issue

Two Cent Carmine on Blue Error of Paper Color

One of a Mere Two Examples Believed to Exist

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315 � #U525b, 2c Carmine on blue error of paper, die 1, UPSS die 155, size13, knife 78,wmk. 28, a beautiful mint example of this phenomenal and eye-catching postal stationeryerror rarity, of which a mere two examples are believed to exist, wonderfully clean andfresh with sharp corners, extremely fine; this great error rarity seldom changes hands andis arguably the most important 20th century entire in existence; 2007 PF certificate;ex-Schedler, Saddleback and Garfield (UPSS #3267; $40,000.00). (photo) 40,000.00

Modern Errors

316 �� #U533 var., 5c + 2c Bright purple, surcharge error, die 191, size 23, knife 114, wmk.49, mint entire with 2c red type 11 surcharge instead of the 1c green type 13 1c sur-charge, extremely fine and rare, being the first example we have seen; unlisted in Scott(UPSS #3542; $450.00). (photo - page 102) UPSS 450.00

317 �� #U534c var., 3c Dark violet on white, die 3, double impression of the indicia spacedwell apart, plus this is a double envelope, the inside envelope with a single albino impres-sion of the indicia, outside envelope with a faint toned spot, otherwise very fine; a mostunusual and probably unique double error entire; 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 102) Est. 200-300

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318 �� #U548Ab, 1 6/10c Brown on white, error of color, UPSS die 188, size 12, knife 68,wmk. 49, pristine mint entire of this exceedingly rare and striking error, printed in therich brown color that the 1 1/4c and 1 4/10c of this same series were printed in, ratherthan the salmon orange color of the normal, extremely fine; unlisted in UPSS, this is onlythe second example we have offered, the other being from our 2003 Stephen S.Whitington collection auction where it realized $4,750.00 hammer; a major postal sta-tionery error of color rarity; 2002 PF certificate (UPSS #3513-49 var.). (photo) 5,500.00

319 �� #U571a-73a, 10c and 13c Bicentennial, brown color omitted, three different mintentires, each with the brown color (10c or 13c/USA) missing, fresh and clean, extreme-ly fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS #3577a, 3579a, 3581a; $450.00). (photo - page 102) 450.00

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320 �� #U584c-d, U585 var., 13c Energy Conservation and Development, missing colorerrors, die 213, size 12, knife 69w, wmk. 49A, a remarkable “set” of five mint entireswith different missing color errors found on this envelope, comprised of black omitted(#U584c), black and red omitted (#U584d), plus the “Development” envelope yellowand tagging omitted (#U585 var.), red, yellow and tagging omitted (#U585 var.), blackpartially omitted (#U585 var.), all being pristine entires, very fine; a striking and rareassemblage; ex-Floyd (UPSS #3604c, 3604d, 3608 vars.). (photo - page 102) 1,025.00+

321 �� #U584d, 13c Energy Conservation, black and red colors omitted, die 213, size 12,knife 69, wmk. 49A, pristine mint entire, the scarcest of the missing color errors on thisissue, extremely fine; ex-Whitington (UPSS #3602d; $325.00). (photo - page 102) 400.00

322 �� #U550b, 5c Bright purple on white, orange-red (air post) instead of yellow-greentagging error, die 191, size 12, knife 68w, extremely fine and rare; listed in Scott but notpriced; 2009 PF certificate; ex-Garfield (UPSS unlisted). (photo - page 102) Est. 200-300

323 �� #U595a, 15c Veterinary Medicine, gray color omitted, die 219, size 12, knife 36,wmk. 49A, mint entire, immaculately fresh, extremely fine; a very scarce missing colorerror (UPSS #3631; $400.00). (photo - page 102) 1,000.00

324 �� #U595b, 15c Veterinary Medicine, brown color omitted, die 219, size 12, knife 69,wmk. 49A, clean mint entire, extremely fine; one of the rarest of all the modern missingcolor errors on stationery, as only five to seven examples have been reported according tothe Datz catalog (UPSS #3631a; $400.00). (photo - page 104) 950.00

325 �� #U596a-d, 15c Soccer, missing color errors, a rare group of the four different Scottlisted missing color errors, each being the larger UPSS size 23, all in pristine condition,very fine; a striking and elusive group of stationery errors; ex-Floyd (UPSS #3636a-b,3636d, 3636f; $1,075.00). (photo - page 104) 1,075.00

326 �� #U602a-c, 20c Great Seal of the United States, color omitted errors, the threeknown errors, Dark blue omitted, Dark blue and magenta omitted (listed by Scott butnot priced), and all colors omitted, each die 232, size 23, knife 115, wmk. 49A, extreme-ly fine; a difficult set to assemble, especially with the unpriced Dark blue and magentaenvelope (UPSS #3679a-c; $750.00). (photo - page 104) for two 775.00+

327 �� #U612a, 8.4c Mayflower, black color omitted, die 243, size 23, knife 115, a seldomseen mint entire of this striking error, larger size entire with printed return corner cardaddress as found on all existing examples, bright and fresh, extremely fine; according tothe Datz catalog only eight to twelve such error entires have been reported; ex-Whitington (UPSS #3726a; $200.00). (photo - page 104) 700.00

328 �� #U617a, 25c Space Station, ultramarine omitted, die 248, size 21, knife 128, wmk.0, mint entire showing only the hologram design without any printing, wonderfully fresh,extremely fine; according to the Datz catalog only eight to ten such error entires havebeen reported; ex-Whitington (UPSS #3735b; $400.00). (photo - page 104) 550.00

329 �� #U632a, 32c Liberty Bell, greenish blue color omitted, die 263, size12, knife 69,more desirable small size mint entire, pristine, extremely fine and scarce error; 2001 PFcertificate; ex-Whitington (UPSS #3783b; $350.00). (photo - page 104) 450.00

330 �� #U632a, 32c Liberty Bell, greenish blue color omitted, size 23, knife 115, pristinelarge size mint entire of this rare error, extremely fine; ex-Floyd (UPSS unlisted in thissize). (photo - page 106) 450.00+

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331 �� #UC1 var., 5c Blue on white, die 1, bi-colored border omitted, UPSS die AM1, size10, knife 57, wmk. 28, fresh mint entire, with just a trace of blue ink showing (as alwaysfound on this error), a very fine and choice example of this very rare and seldom offerederror; ex-Whitington (UPSS #AM-1a). (photo) UPSS 1,300.00

332 �� #UC1a, 5c Blue on white, die 1, orange and blue border type b, UPSS die AM1, size13, knife 78, wmk. 28, border type 2, mint entire, extremely fine; an especially freshexample of this scarce border variety (UPSS #AM-4a; $400.00). (photo - page 106) 375.00

333 �� #UC2 var., 5c Blue on white, die 2, border type d, “1933” watermark, UPSS dieAM2, size 23, knife 106, wmk. 33, mint entire with this very scarce border type which islisted in both the Scott and UPSS catalogs, fresh and extremely fine; signed White. (photo- page 106) UPSS 500.00

334 �� #UC2 var., 5c Blue on white, die 2, border type d, “1933” watermark, size 23, knife106, wmk. 33, mint entire of this scarce watermark on this size, light diagonal crease atupper left, otherwise very fine; 2011 PF certificate; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #AM10-33).(photo - page 106) UPSS 500.00

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335 �� #UC8g, “Air 6 Mail” on 3c Violet on white error, size 10, knife 57, wmk. 29, mintentire, clean and fresh, mild bend at lower right not even mentioned on the accompany-ing certificate and well away from the indicia, very fine; a very rare error entire, this beingthe first example we have ever offered in our auctions; clear 1995 PF certificate; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #AM50; $7,000.00). (photo) 7,000.00

336 �� #UC16b, 10c Chocolate air letter sheet, error of color, scarce unfolded example ofthis color error, very fine; accompanied by interesting collateral describing and analyzingthe error; ex-Floyd (UPSS #ALS-2b; $500.00). (photo - page 106) 450.00

337 �� #UC16e., 10c Bright red on pale blue air letter sheet, blue color omitted causinginscriptions and border diamonds to be missing, folded mint entire, very fine and scarce(UPSS #ALS1c; $400.00). (photo - page 108) 400.00

338 �� #UC22a, “Revalued/6c/P.O. Dept.” on 5c Carmine on white, die 2, double sur-charge, UPSS die AM7, size 13, knife 78, wmk. 41, small mint entire, fresh and extreme-ly fine; 2005 PF certificate (UPSS #AM71a; $300.00). (photo - page 108) 200.00

339 �� #UC22a, “Revalued/6c/P.O. Dept.” on 5c Carmine on white, die 2, double sur-charge, UPSS die AM7, size 23, knife 116, wmk. 41, large mint entire, fresh andextremely fine; 2005 PF certificate (UPSS #AM72a; $300.00). (photo - page 108) 200.00

340 �� #UC22a, “Revalued/6c/P.O. Dept.” on 5c Carmine on white, die 2, double sur-charge, UPSS die AM7, size 23, knife 116, wmk. 41, another large mint entire, this onewith both surcharges closely coincident, fresh and extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate(UPSS #AM72a; $300.00). (photo - page 108) 200.00

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344 �� #UC23, “Revalued/6c/P.O. Dept.” on 5c Carmine on white, size 13, knife 78, wmk.41, fresh mint example of this rare surcharge entire, extremely fine. (photo) 2,000.00

345 �� Formerly #UC24, “Revalued/6c/P.O/ Dept.” on 4c Black on white, die 1, #U440,large mint entire that is believed to be a favor surcharge, fresh and immaculate, but for atrivial inclusion at left, extremely fine (not given a UPSS number). (photo - page 112) UPSS 500.00

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346 �� #UC32c, 10c Blue and red air letter sheet, Type II inscription on reverse, blue coloromitted, a clean mint folded example of this very rare and striking missing color error,very fine; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #ALS6c; $1,000.00). (photo) 850.00

347 �� #UC35b, 11c Red and blue air letter sheet, blue color omitted, folded mint entire,very fine; a very scarce missing color error that exists in very limited numbers; ex-Saddleback (UPSS #ALS7c; $875.00). (photo) 1,100.00

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348 �� #UO6, 2c Black Post Office Dept. on white, die PD4, size 10, knife 53, wmk. 2, mintentire, incredibly fresh and clean, extremely fine (UPSS #PD29; $300.00). (photo - page112) 190.00

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349 �� #UO8, 3c Black Post Office Dept on white, die PD5, size 10, knife 54, wmk. 5, anamazingly choice example of this incredibly rare mint entire, unusually fresh and cleanwith sharp detailed embossing, crisp clean edges, extremely fine; this is one of the fewexamples we have offered, and it is by far in the finest condition; the rarity of this entirecannot be overstated, as it is significant to note that not one of the great stationery col-lections we have sold in the past years, including Wampler, “Michigan”, Lyons, Summersor Floyd, had a single example; a great rarity in this superlative condition and it is esti-mated that no more than five exist; 2001 PF certificate; ex-Whitington (UPSS #PD42;$6,000.00). (photo) 5,750.00

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350 �� #UO18, 1c Dark red War Dept. on white, die WD1, size 6, knife 17, wmk. 2a, veryattractive and fresh example of this petite mint entire, strong detailed embossing, cleanwith sharp edges, extremely fine and very scarce; signed White; ex-Whitington (UPSS#WD1; $1,500.00). (photo) 1,200.00

351 �� #UO22, 3c Dark red War Dept. on cream, die WD3, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2a, largemint entire, a bit discolored, otherwise very fine; still a nice example of this elusive entire;ex-Ballman and Whitington (UPSS #WD11; $1,200.00). (photo - page 112) 1,200.00

352 �� #UO23, 6c Dark red War Dept. on white, die WD4, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2a, largemint entire, very fine; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #WD14; $450.00). (photo - page 112) 500.00

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Six Cent Dark Red on Cream War Department

One of Only Six Recorded Examples

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353 �� #UO24, 6c Dark red War Dept. on cream, die WD4, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2a, anenormously rare entire, being one of only six recorded mint examples, all of which areonly found in this larger legal size, clean and with highly detailed embossing, very fineand choice; one of the most important official postal stationery entires in existence,and only the second example we have had the pleasure to offer in our auctions; 2007 PFcertificate (UPSS #WD15; $15,500.00). (photo) 10,000.00

354 �� #UO26, 12c Dark red War Dept. on white, die WD6, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2a, largemint entire, uncommonly fresh and clean for an entire of this size, choice very fine; ex-Lilly (UPSS #WD17; $250.00). (photo - page 112) 250.00

355 �� #UO26, 12c Dark red War Dept. on white, die WD6, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, largemint entire in the scarcer of the two large sizes in which they come, uncommonly freshand clean, extremely fine; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS #WD18; $300.00). (photo - page 112) 250.00

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356 �� #UO29, 30c Dark red War Dept. on white, die WD9, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2,unused large entire in the only size in which this first issue comes, printed address of theChief Signal Officer of the Army, fresh and in excellent condition for this size envelope,very fine; quite undercataloged in Scott as this is one of a mere three examples report-ed, two of which bear this pre-printed address; ex-Barkhausen and Whitington (UPSS#WD22; $1,250.00). (photo) 725.00

357 �� #UO30, 1c Vermilion War Dept. on white, die WD1, size 6, knife 17, wmk. 2, animmaculate mint entire, superb embossing on pristine paper, extremely fine; signed“W.H.M.” (William H. Maisel) (UPSS #WD23; $450.00). (photo - page 112) 400.00

358 S� #UO32S, 2c Vermilion War Dept. on white, overprinted “SPECIMEN,” die WD2,size 6, knife 17, wmk. 2, fresh entire with the “Specimen” overprint at center, so it couldyield a nice full corner cut square, which catalogs $425.00, flap sealed, very fine; anappealing substitute for this enormously rare mint entire, which catalogs $25,000.00 inScott, and of which only three are estimated to exist (UPSS #WD25). (photo - page 112) Est. 200-300

359 �� #WO33, 2c Vermilion War Dept. on manila wrapper, die WD2, knife W2, wmk. 2,rare mint entire wrapper which has been neatly folded, particularly fresh and clean,extremely fine; enormously undercataloged as only 300 were issues and it is estimatedthat only four or five mint entires exist (UPSS #WD26; $400.00). (photo - page 116) 375.00

360 �� #UO35, 3c Vermilion War Dept. on amber, die WD3, size 7, knife 26, wmk. 2a, freshunused entire, with the usual pre-printed address of the Chief Signal Officer inWashington, D.C., extremely fine and scarce (UPSS #WD31; $425.00). (photo - page116) 375.00

361 S� #UO40-41S, 12c and 15c Vermilion War Dept. on white, overprinted “SPECI-MEN,” die WD6 and WD7, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, pair of clean large entires in thesmaller of the two possible sizes with “Specimen” overprint at center, so they could yieldnice full corner cut squares, which catalog $225.00 and $300.00 respectively, plus the 15cmint entire is a rarity with a Scott catalog value of $4,000.00, so this would make anexcellent substitute, extremely fine; ex-Ron Scott (UPSS #WD42, WD44). (photo - page116) Est. 200-300

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362 S� #UO41S, 15c Vermilion War Dept. on white, overprinted “SPECIMEN,” die WD7,size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, immaculate large entire in the smaller of the two sizes with“Specimen” overprint at center, so it could yield a nice full corner cut square which cat-alogs $300.00, plus both sizes of this 15c War Dept. envelope are rarities cataloging for$4,000.00 in Scott and $7,500.00 in UPSS, so this would make an economical alterna-tive, fresh and extremely fine (UPSS #WD44). (photo - page 116) Est. 100-150

363 �� #UO43, 30c Vermilion War Dept. on white, die WD9, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, cleanand attractive mint entire of this high value in the smaller of the two sizes in which itcomes, “Headquarters Army of the United States.” corner card, fresh bright color andsharp embossing, extremely fine; ex-White and Whitington (UPSS #WD47; $700.00).(photo - page 116) 700.00

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364 S� #UO45, 1c Red War Dept. on amber, die WD10, size 7, knife 30, wmk. 2, fresh entirewith “Specimen” overprint at top left, leaving the indicia well clear for a large gem fullcorner cut square, bright colors, strong embossing shows great detail, extremely fine; thisentire is only known with a Specimen Ty. 1 overprint and only six to eight are estimat-ed to exist; signed White and accompanied by a 2000 PF certificate; ex-Whitington(UPSS #WD51). (photo) as cut square 900.00+

365 �� #UO56 var., 6c Red War Dept. on white, die WD13, size 7, knife 30, wmk. 3, mintentire displaying the elusive wmk. 3, this being the scarcest of the three different types ofentires known of #UO56, well incised embossing, very fine; ex-White (UPSS #WD99-3).(photo - page 116) UPSS 225.00

366 �� #UO58, 6c Red War Dept. on cream, die WD13, size 7, knife 30, wmk. 2, unusuallycrisp and attractive mint entire in the more desirable small size, bright color and detailedembossing, extremely fine; the only example of this small size we have ever offered (UPSS#WD111; $300.00). (photo - page 116) 575.00

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367 �� #UO58, 6c Red War Dept. on cream, die WD13, size 10, knife 53, wmk. 2, wonder-fully fresh and crisp example of this elusive size and knife, detailed embossing, extremelyfine; only 75 of this entire were issued; ex-Ainsworth (UPSS #WD112; $450.00). (photo- page 116) 575.00

368 �� #UO58, 6c Red War Dept. on cream, die WD13, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 2, large mintentire in an excellent state of preservation, incredibly detailed embossing, extremely fine;especially desirable in this premium condition (UPSS #WD113; $350.00). (photo - page118) 575.00

369 �� #UO58, 6c Red War Dept. on cream, die WD13, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 2, fresh largemint entire, bright color and detailed embossing, choice very fine; signed Champagne; ex-Whitington (UPSS #WD113; $350.00). (photo - page 118) 575.00

370 �� #UO59, 10c Red War Dept. on white, die WD14, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 2, partic-ularly fresh large mint entire, hinge thin on the back flap, very fine; ex-Barkhausen (UPSS#WD117; $350.00). (photo - page 118) 250.00

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371 �� #UO60, 10c Red War Dept. on amber, die WD14, size 7, knife 30, wmk. 2, attractivemint entire in the more desirable small size, bright colors and exceptionally sharp detailedembossing, sharp edges and corners, fresh except for a couple trivial tiny toning spots onthe reverse, very fine and choice example of this rare entire of which only five to eightare estimated to exist; ex-Barkhausen and Whitington (UPSS #WD118; $2,000.00).(photo) 1,650.00

372 �� #UO62, 12c Red War Dept. on amber, die WD15, size 21, knife 92, wmk. 2, largemint entire in the smaller of the two sizes in which they come, a few trivial light scatteredspots well away from the indicia (a cut square catalogs $700.00), very fine (UPSS#WD124; $1,000.00). (photo - page 118) 950.00

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373 �� #UO63, 12c Red War Dept. on cream, die WD15, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 2, hand-some large mint entire in the only size in which this comes, fresh and clean, sharp emboss-ing, extremely fine; ex-Whitington (UPSS #WD126; $1,000.00). (photo - page 118) 950.00

374 �� #UO64, 15c Red War Dept. on white, die WD16, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, mintentire with crisp edges and sharp corner, small natural paper spot at center, very fine(UPSS #WD129; $350.00). (photo - page 118) 300.00

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375 �� #UO65, 15c Red War Dept. on amber, die WD16, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, largemint entire in the smaller of the two sizes in which it comes, quite fresh, a very fine andchoice example of this seldom seen entire; signed “W.H.M.” (William H. Maisel); ex-Whitington (UPSS #WD130; $1,500.00). (photo) 1,200.00

376 �� #UO66, 15c Red War Dept. on cream, die WD16, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 2, largemint entire in the only size in which it comes, quite fresh with bright colors and sharpembossing, very fine; only 100 entires were issued; ex-Whitington (UPSS #WD132;$1,200.00). (photo - page 120) 900.00

377 �� #UO67, 30c Red War Dept. on white, die WD17, size 25, knife 122, wmk. 2, a verylarge mint entire, being the largest and scarcest of two sizes found on this entire, unusu-ally fresh and clean, very fine (UPSS #WD135; $275.00). (photo - page 120) 225.00

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378 �� #UO68, 30c Red War Dept. on amber, die WD17, size 21, knife 98, wmk. 2, a seldomseen mint entire in the smaller of the two sizes issued, wonderfully fresh and clean,extremely fine and rare, being only the third we have offered in our auctions (UPSS#WD136; $2,500.00). (photo) 2,500.00

379 �� #UO69, 30c Red War Dept. on cream, die WD17, size 21, knife 100, wmk. 2, largemint entire in the only size in which it was issued, crisp and clean with sharp corners, veryfine; quite rare as only 75 envelopes were produced; ex-Ron Scott (UPSS #WD138;$1,500.00). (photo - page 120) 1,350.00

LOCAL POST STAMPED ENVELOPE

380 �� #34LU7, California Penny Post Co., San Francisco, 7c Vermilion on 3c Red onbuff, mint entire, particularly fresh, extremely fine. (photo - page 120) 225.00



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HAWAII

381 �� Meyer-Harris #323, 10c Chocolate on amber U.S. entire (#U190) with red-brownHawaiian Wells, Fargo & Co. frank, size 21, choice large mint entire, exceptionallyfresh with immaculate paper, extremely fine; these long entires are seldom found in thispremium quality. (photo - page 120) Est. 300-400

382 �� Meyer-Harris #343, 5c Brown on amber U.S. entire (#U223) with deep red-brownHawaiian Wells, Fargo & Co. frank, size 10, handsome mint entire, clean and fresh,very fine and choice. (photo - page 120) Est. 300-400

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383 �� Meyer-Harris #343 var., 5c Brown on amber U.S. entire (#U223) with grey-brownHawaiian Wells, Fargo & Co. frank, size 10, mint entire with a very unusual hand-stamped corner card of H. Dutard of Sacramento, plus the frank is in an unlisted colorfor this entire, very fine; ex-Pietsch. (photo) Est. 400-500

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384 �� UPSS #9d, 5c Blue on white, with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank in grey-brownwith defective “G” in “FARGO”, size 8, knife P10, wonderfully fresh mint entire, richcolors on crisp paper with sharp corner, extremely fine and choice. (photo) 1,500.00

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385 �� UPSS #11b, 10c Black on white, with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank in grey-brown with defective “G” in “FARGO”, size 23, knife P12, large mint entire, quitefresh for this with crisp edges, hinge remnants on reverse, very fine and scarce. (photo) 1,500.00



386 �� #U7, 4c Red, blue inside, size 8, knife P10, post office fresh mint entire, rich color onbright paper, extremely fine (UPSS #13; $400.00). (photo - page 128) 475.00

387 �� #U7, 4c Red, blue inside, size 8, knife P10, fresh mint entire, clean and very fine (UPSS#13; $400.00). (photo - page 128) 475.00

388 �� #U8, 5c Blue, blue inside, size 8, knife P10, uncommonly fresh mint entire with sharpcorners, extremely fine (UPSS #14; $400.00). (photo - page 128) 475.00

COLLECTIONS, BALANCES AND LARGE LOTS

Cut Square Collections

389 � #U1/499, Premium quality mostly full corner mint cut square assortment of over140 items, including some duplicates, arranged in two albums, largely Nesbitt, Star Dieand Reay issues, with later issues being scattered mostly better items, plus some air mailswhich are not counted, highlights are #U1, U4, U16, U17a, U18, U38, U42 (2), U43,U44 (2), W47, W55, U67 (2), U69, U71, U72a, U73, U92-95, U97 (2), U98, U99,U100 (4), U101, U104, U105, U107, U109, U210, U240, U243, U273, U318, U322,U409a, U413f, U437h, U492 and U493, there is an occasional small problem, howeverthe overwhelming majority are fresh and clean, with most being full corners, includingmany oversized examples and very fine or extremely fine; an excellent basis for a full cor-ner cut square collection. 13,900.00+

390 �� Cut square collection and accumulation of many hundreds of mostly mint and someused items, many of which are full corners, arranged in Scott number order in two Safealbums, plus a third album packed with a random accumulation, there are quite a few bet-ter items with catalog values to several hundred dollars to be found throughout, and thereis duplication, including of the better items, occasional faults mostly among the accumu-lation, but most are very fine or extremely fine; close inspection highly recommended. Est. 1,000-1,500

391 � #U379/569, UC1/UO72, Specialized 20th century cut square collection, consist-ing of several hundred mostly different on Thorp pages, collected by the various dies andother characteristics that are not found in the basic Scott listings, includes some of thebetter dies of the oval and circle dies, plus surcharges including some varieties, includesissues to 1974 with some air post cut squares and even a few envelopes, many issues aremore modestly priced items but there are items that catalog a couple hundred dollars ormore, of particular merit is the condition which is overall excellent, a large portion aregood size full corners grading extremely fine and nearly all are very fine or better; anexcellent basis for a highly specialized collection. 3,641.00+

392 � Cut square collections, balances and remnants in six albums, several counter books andin glassines or 102 cards filling a carton, includes some specialized material such as a studyof die types, collection balances with useful still remaining, and scattered better items; acareful inspection should prove rewarding. Est. 750-1,000

393 � #UO1/71, Official mint cut square selection of 30 items, including a few duplicates,with #UO6, UO9, UO26, UO34 (2), UO37, UO44 (2), UO47, WO50, UO57 (2) andUO71, many are full corners, nearly all are fresh and very fine or extremely fine. 2,500.00+

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Essays and Proofs Collection

394 EP Balance of the Marvin Schiller postal stationery essays and proofs collection com-prised of nineteen entires and 27 cut squares identified by Undersander numbers, plus anumber of unlisted items, arranged on stockpages in an album, includes essays attributedto George Nesbitt, eagle and shield essays, trial colors and some oddities, a few smallfaults, most are very fine. Est. 750-1,000

The Monumental Schiller “Specimen” Stamped Envelope Collection

395 S� The massive Marvin Schiller specimen stamped envelope collection and accumula-tion of 1,540 items housed in sixteen albums and three cover boxes filling three large car-tons, Mr. Schiller’s favorite postal stationery sub-specialty was the relatively unexploredfield stamped envelopes with the various different types of “Specimen” or “Cancelled”overprint forms as well as the myriad advertising forms and code forms, the listing ofwhich has not been updated or re-priced in a catalogue since the 1954 Thorp-BartelsCentury Edition, and these he pursued very avidly, buying nearly everything that cameon the auction market, making this probably the largest such offering since theBarkhausen dispersal in the mid 1950s, including entires only known as specimens,high values, officials and considerable duplication in places, and many are with the over-print away from the indicia and would yield extremely fine full corner cut square shouldone wish to commit such a philatelic crime (which is why many of these have become soscarce), some faults which are quite typical of these, however most are very fine; we arepleased to offer this extraordinary collection and accumulation intact in the hopes that aspecialist might continue Mr. Schiller’s efforts. Est. 7,500-10,000

Stamped Envelope Collections

396 �� The valuable and voluminous balance of the Marvin Schiller mint stampedenvelopes and wrappers collection of thousands of items attractively displayed in 55 var-ious albums filling seven large cartons, most are in sleeves and largely identified by bothScott and UPSS numbers, there is duplication throughout, often for different size, knife,watermark or die types, with heavier duplication among the 20th century, there remainmany better items throughout, with entires up to $800.00 catalog value noted, includingthe following highlights: #U9 (4), U10 (10) with indicia and paper color varieties, U16a,U19 (4), W20, U29, U36, U38 (2), U40 or U40a (4), U41 or U41a (6), U46 (3), W47,W53, U54, U60 (2), U61, U62, U63 (2), U64 (2), U65 (4), U67 or U67a (3), U69,U70, U71 (2), U72 (3), U72a (2), U73, U74, U74a, U75, U75a, U88 (5), U91, U92(2), U93 (3), U95, U96 (3), U97, U98, U99 (3), U102 (2), U107, U108, U109 (2),W112, W126, U128, U129, U132 (2), U136 (2), W137, U146, U180, U186, U188(2), U198, U201 (2), U205, U207 (2), U208 (3), U209 (6), U210 (2), U211, U212,U216 (2), U217, U218 (3), U221 (3), U224, U225, U243, U270, W287 (3), U297(3), U307 (2), U318, U320, U336-36b (7), U337-37b (7), U338 or U338a (12), U339or U339a (10), U340 or U340a (7), U341 or U341a (7), U342 (7), U343 (4), U344(3), U345 (3), U346 (4), U347 (2), U361, U375, U437h (2), useful surcharges includ-ing U454, U454c, U458f, U470e, U471e (2), U477 (3), U491b (4), U500 (4), U508(2), U509B (5) and many double or other surcharge errors, U525a (6) and a few airmails, these being mostly surcharge errors including UC10a-13a and UC22a, the overallquality is well above the norm, especially for the large entires, there is the occasional dis-colored or slightly toned entire, however the vast majority are very fine or extremely fine;an enticing collection with high catalog value which should be viewed to be fully appre-ciated. Est. 7,500-10,000

397 �� Mint unfolded wrappers, letter sheets and aerogrammes collection and accumula-tion in four albums with duplication throughout, noteworthy items include 23 2c Grantletter sheets (#U293) with various perforations and series, plus a letter sheet essay(Undersander #E860), W405a, W425a, W427 folded (2) and unfolded, W434, UC16awith die cutting reversed, UC16c with die cutting reversed as well as other modern diecutting reversed errors, a few faults, most very fine and unfolded. Est. 500-750



398 � Postal stationery entires stock, a very substantial stock of many thousands of mostlymint entires accumulated by Mr. Schiller over a more than fifteen year period filling 24cover boxes housed in six large cartons, nearly all are sleeved, with the majority beingidentified by both Scott and UPSS numbers by him, while others are from the Hoffersstock with their bands and Thorpe catalog numbers and still others are from noted col-lections with owners bands and identification, while there is also a small component thatare not identified or with pencil catalog numbers on reverse, most are mint, though thereare occasional used or precancelled and the quantities are generally manageable, not muchnoted over $100.00 catalog value, however there many varieties, scarce sizes, watermarks,etc., occasional fault, but overall uncommonly clean and mainly very fine; an intriguinglot for collector or dealer alike which deserves to the thoroughly viewed. Est. 2,000-3,000

399 � Postal stationery bulky accumulation of many thousands of items filling ten large car-tons, there is all manner of material here, with the majority being mint entires, but alsoincluding some used, air mails, air letter sheets, officials and postal cards, all housed in 18shoe boxes and a couple dozen various albums, scattered better items noted and much isusable as postage, so worth a good look. Est. 750-1,000

400 �� #U544c/646a, Modern error mint entires balance of the Marvin Schiller collectionof 39 items comprised largely of the following: #U544c (2), U544d, U571a (2), U573a,U586a (3), U586b, U586c, U586 var. double surcharge, one on flap, U587a (2), U588awhich is listed in Scott but not priced, U596c, U596d, U597b (2), U599a (3), U605e,U611a (5), U612a, U621a, U623b, U632a (2) and U646a, plus a few with colors most-ly omitted and a couple unlisted items, the duplication most often being for differentenvelope types, uniformly extremely fine; an excellent basis for a collection of these ratherscarce modern errors. 7,025.00+

401 �� #W141/W495 vars., Double impression cut squares and entires group of thirteenitems comprised of #W141 cut square with double impression, one albino, U152 usedcut square with double impression, W384 cut square with double impression, U311 cutsquare with double impression (3), U311 mint entire with front and back printed adver-tisement for shoe polish showing double impression of indicia, one partly on side flap,U311 mint entire with double impression, one albino, U312 cut square double impres-sion and mint entire double impressions of U411, U429m, U436D and W495, fine tovery fine; an unusual and visually striking group; six PF certificates accompany. Est. 750-1,000

402 �S� #UO5/72, Official entires balance of the Marvin Schiller collection of 79 virtuallyall mint or “Specimen” envelopes and wrappers in sleeves and mostly identified by Scottand UPSS numbers housed in an album, includes items to about $250.00 catalog valuesuch as #UO20 (2), WO33S, UO34S (2), U36 (3), UO40 (2), UO50, UO50S, UO56(8), UO57 (3), UO59, UO61 (2), UO61S (2) and UO70 (2), the duplication is oftenfor different UPSS envelopes, however we have simply cataloged it by Scott, with the“Specimen” overprints counted simply as cut squares, occasional toning, however mostare very fine and better. 4,800.00

403 �� Used 19th century entires, group of thirteen mostly better covers, many of which havebeen uprated with adhesives to pay registry rates or rates to foreign destinations, includ-ing two to Denmark and one to Finland, also two 1c and a 5c Columbian entire withExposition Station machine cancels and a transcontinental usage of #U17, generally veryfine and attractive. Est. 500-750

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Express Company Printed Franks Collections

404 �� Entires with express company printed franks collection of 50 19th century virtuallyall mint items in sleeves and housed in a binder, naturally there are many Wells, Fargo &Co. franks, but also a pleasing assortment of other express companies are present, somebetter items include #U27 with ruled lines and Bamber & Co. frank, U42 with Lamping& Co. frank, U42 with Bamber & Co. frank, U45 with Wells, Fargo & Co. frank, U62with Bamber & Co. frank, U62 with Wells, Fargo & Co. and Lamping & Co. conjunc-tive franks, U63 with La Porte Express Co. frank, U67 (3) all with Wells, Fargo & Co.franks, U68 with Wells, Fargo & Co. frank, being a pasteback usage with oval SanFrancisco express company cancels, U93 with Wells, Fargo & Co. frank, U94 with EurekaExpress Co. frank, U94 with Wells, Fargo & Co. frank and others, a few small faults, butoverall very clean and largely very fine and better. (photo - page 128) Est. 1,500-2,000

405 �� Western express used stamped envelopes group of five covers, all being Nesbitt issues,comprised of a matched pair with Greenhood & Newbauer printed franks on #U9 andU10 with their blue and black oval Weaverville handstamps respectively, Alta Expressprinted frank on U10 with their red oval handstamp, and two Wells, Fargo & Co. franks,one on U10 with blue double oval San Francisco handstamp and a red frank on U17awith their oval Angel’s Camp handstamp and New York arrival postmark, generally veryfine and attractive. (photo - page 128) Est. 500-750

Confederate States

406 �� Confederate States Official envelopes collection of six unused and five used Nesbitt orStar Die entires, includes overprints of the Appointment Bureau, Finance Bureau, ChiefClerk, Contract Bureau and a scarce unused Trans-Mississippi Agency, the quality is bet-ter than usual, with most very fine. Est. 1,000-1,500

Possessions Stamped Envelopes and Cut Squares Collections

407 �� Canal Zone postal stationery collection of dozens of mostly mint stamped envelopesand postal cards, with a little light duplication, housed in a cover album, includes are aused #U3 and mint U15, UX4 and UX8, virtually all are fresh and very fine. 1,200.00

408 �� #U1/UY3, Hawaii mint postal stationery collection balance of 32 items in an albumwith light duplication throughout, including #U2c, U5 (2), UX1-3 (2) and UY3 folded,three postal cards with a punch hole at bottom left and occasional minor fault, howevermost are fresh and very fine. 1,456.00

409 � #U1/W3, Philippines mint cut squares collection, being the complete possessionsperiod but for #U21, U28-29 and W4, with U1-27 all being full corner examples, uni-formly extremely fine. 560.00

410 �� #U1/27, Philippines stamped envelopes collection of 26 items with a little duplica-tion, fairly complete including #U3, U5, U12, U14 (2), U16, U26 and the scarce U28-29, unusually clean and fresh, uniformly very fine and better. 1,600.00

411 �� #U4/18, Puerto Rico mint stamped envelopes group comprised of #U4 and U15-18,all fresh and very fine. 357.00

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The Schiller United States Postal Stationery DatabaseNot only has Marvin Schiller assembled one of the finest postal stationery collections to date, he has nearly outdone himself in being the creator of this immensely helpful database software. Sure to attract interest from both serious and novice stationerycollectors, his program enables the user to easily keep computerized records of their collection – a major step for philately in the 21st century.There is a sense of ease one finds moments after downloading this software and testing out all the different functions it has tooffer. This program is astutely created with attention to detail created by a collector, for a collector. Being as well thought up asit is, it encompasses all aspects of collecting stationery needed. Its user-friendly capabilities allow you to mold the software to yourcollection and acts as a visual database filled with vital information. One can easily tell the many years of hard work, time and effortwhich have been dedicated to this project for the benefit of his collecting peers. Some of the key features:

Based on the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers: user has access to a reference list of alllisted items.

Reference List: each listed example organized by Scott # and with pre-scanned examplesfrom Schiller’s collection (which can easily be changed with example from users collection).

Newly listed material: Software easily allows you to add newly listed items to the system.

My Collection: Ability to add and list examples from your personal collection.

Detailed Notations: Allows the user to keep track of vital information in dozens of different fields including essential information (i.e. UPSS #, paper, die, knife, wmk., etc.),cost, where bought from, and provenance among many other things.

Color Coding: System ingeniously placed to assist user in differentiating between personal collection and reference list.

Selling: The software also allows those who are part-time dealers orjust collector’s getting rid of their duplicates to create a “Sell List”which highlights your profit and loss and creates a sheet of items you have for sale.

Search Capabilities: One of the most useful aspects of this software is the search capabilities. With the advanced search, any field

you enter can be easily found.

Additional Features:Paper Colors: One of the toughest aspects of collecting stationery are the paper color variations. Differences between the likesof cream and oriental buff for example can often leave both the novice and advanced collector dazed and confused. This softwarecomes complete with a color comparison chart.

Address Book: Never forget a fellow collector or dealer again with this useful tool which allows you to list all your peers, contacts, dealers, etc.

System Requirements: PC Windows XP or later, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher

This software, within the first day of use, will essentially pay for itself. The intuitive logic associated with its design and ease of navigation makes this an asset for any postal stationery collector – be it if you collect cut squares or entires. Being comprehensivewhile still flexible, it will act as an essential tool for you to build a collection which you can be proud to call your own.

This is the debut of this software database with the price set at $25.00 postpaid. Offered exclusively through SpinkShreves Galleries. Order your copy today by contacting us at (972) 788-2100.



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Stamps11/12 March The Collector’s Series Sale London 1201315 March The Renowned Fiorenzo Longhi Collection of Airmail Postal History Lugano 116 March The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarities — Part I Lugano 216 March The “Tito” Collection of Uruguay — Part I Lugano 316 March The Walter Taveira International Gold Medal Collection of Brazil Lugano 416 March The Paulo Comelli “Grand Prix” Collection of

Brazilian Mail to Foreign Destinations Lugano 428 March The Marvin Schiller Collection of

Mint Postal Stationery Entires & Cut Squares New York 13929/30 March The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13831 March The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202811 April Specialised Cayman Islands featuring

Graham Booth and John Byl Collections London 120292 May The Andriano Landini Collection of Fine Covers of the World London 120303 May The Chartwell Collection — GB King George V including Seahorses London 12014Early June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong5 July The Chartwell Collection — GB Line Engraved Essays,

Proofs, Stamps and Covers — Part III London 1201511 July The Collector’s Series Sale London 1201619/20 July The Collector’s Series Sale New York 14012 September The Chartwell Collection — GB King George VI, King Edward VIII

and Queen Elizabeth II London 1201713 September Great Britain Stamps Specialised Sale London 1201813/14 September The Collector’s Series Sale New York 14123 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 12019

Coins28/29 March Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1200931 March The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202818/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Ft. Worth, TX 31328 June Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202522/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31428/29 August Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong27 September Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 12026

Banknotes31 March The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202824/25 April World Banknotes London 1202218/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Ft. Worth, TX 31322/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 314

Medals19 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200219 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12003

Bonds & Shares31 March May The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202818 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1201018/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Ft. Worth, TX 31322/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 314

Autographs18/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Ft. Worth, TX 31322/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 314

Wines8 March Fine Wines of the World Hong KongMay Fine Wines of the World Hong KongJuly Fine Wines of the World Hong KongSeptember Fine Wines of the World Hong Kong

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