| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 488 | |
2c Brown (J2). Mint N.H.,
well-centered with even margins, post-office fresh paper with long full
perfs all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a scarce stamp in such superb Mint
N.H. condition, with 1988 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
400.00 | 1,150.00 |
| 489 | |
3c Brown (J3). Mint N.H.,
dark color, precise centering, rich color and sharp impression, Extremely
Fine, a scarce stamp in Mint N.H. condition, with 1989 P.F. certificate,
Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
62.00 | 325.00 |
| 490 | |
5c Brown (J4). Original
gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and detailed impression on bright white
paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate (Image) |
625.00 | 525.00 |
| 491 | |
30c Brown (J6). Mint N.H.,
remarkably well-centered with nicely balanced margins, dark color on fresh
paper, Extremely Fine, an exceptional stamp, Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
350.00 | 2,900.00 |
| 492 | |
30c Brown (J6). Slightly
disturbed original gum, sharp impression on bright white paper, Very Fine
(Image) |
350.00 | 110.00 |
| 493 | |
50c Brown (J7). Original
gum, lightly hinged, rich color, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1987
P.F. certificate (Image) |
500.00 | 650.00 |
| 494 | |
1c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J8). Original gum, paper h.r. at top, beautiful intense shade
and sharp proof-like impression, small light pencil note on gumVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE ONE-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. The 1c, 2c and 3c are undoubtedly the rarest values of the American Bank Note Co. Postage Due Special Printings, although the sold quantities in the official records are relatively high. William E. Mooz, in an article on the 1c appearing in Chronicle No. 170, May 1996, offers evidence to support his theory that the actual number of true Special Printings sold was significantly lower than the reported figures. For the 1c, Mooz estimates 500 sold, but it is possible that as many as 400 purchased by G. B. Calman were destroyed. It is widely accepted that nearly 9,000 1c stamps sold as Special Printings were actually regular issues. Lightly signed "E. Stern". With 1994 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image) |
12,500.00 | 16,500.00 |
| 495 | |
2c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J9). Full original gum, h.r., choice centering, intense color
and proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. THIS SUPERB STAMP IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 2-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. With 1984 and 2002 P.F. certificates. (Image) |
8,500.00 | 8,000.00 |
| 496 | |
3c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J10). Unused (no gum), beautiful color and sharp proof-like
impressionVERY FINE. THE 3-CENT IS POSSIBLY THE RAREST OF THE POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTINGS. Although 436 copies were reported sold, it is believed that 100 copies were destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace, combined with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the extreme rarity of this stamp. Signed Bartels. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) |
12,500.00 | 10,500.00 |
| 497 | |
5c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J11). Original gum, hinge marks at top, well-centered, fresh
color and proof-like impressionVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. It has been estimated that only 249 of the 5c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public. Small pencil "Sp. Print J.M.B." (Bartels) signature and small blue owners mark on gum. With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image) |
8,500.00 | 10,500.00 |
| 498 | |
10c Deep Brown, Special
Printing (J12). Original gum, beautiful fresh color on brilliant paper,
tiny thin spot at topVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. It has been estimated that no more than 174 examples of the 10c Postage Due Special Printing reached the public. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) |
4,000.00 | 2,300.00 |