Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Postal Stationery
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1701
E
Patented "United States Return Envelope", 3c Red on White Essay entire (Thorp-Bartels 801a, 802a). Regular and legal-size entires, very slight edge toning, still Very Fine, scarce, ex Marcus White
E. 300-400
300
1702
2c on 4c Chocolate on Amber, Cut Square (U463). Unused, Extremely Fine, Ward handstamp guarantee and with 1992 P.F. certificate
1,250
425
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3c Black on White, Cut Square (UO3). 32 x 33mm, top left and bottom left margins angled slightly inwards but well clear of design, expertly sealed tear at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT BLACK ON WHITE OFFICIAL CUT SQUARE, WHICH IS NOT KNOWN IN USED CONDITION.
With 2007 P.F. certificate. Bartels backstamp
42,500
5,000
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1c on 2c Red on Buff Die I Postal Card, Double Press Printed Surcharge (UX34a). Unused, Very Fine
750
650
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