Sale 1040 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 March, 2013
Category — Philippines thru U.N.
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2331
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 4c-12c "Victory" Ovpts. (465, 467, 469, 474). Original gum or tropicalized original gum, few with interleaving adhering, bright colors, second with light horizontal crease, Fine, second with 1979 P.F. certificate
892
950
2332
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Dark Brown, "Victory" Ovpt. (468). Tropicalized original gum, deep rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENTAVO DARK BROWN "VICTORY" OVERPRINT.
Only 206 were produced. This is only the fourth we have offered since keeping computerized records. All of the others also had tropicalized gum.
With 1998 A.P.S. and 2007 P.F. certificates
4,750
2,800
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PUERTO RICO, 1899, 2c Deep Claret, Postage Due (J2). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 268 block of six, radiant color, crisp impression, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, Scott Retail as hinged
800
250
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RYUKYU ISLANDS, 1952, 100y on 2y Rose Violet (17). Mint N.H., well-centered, deep color on pristine white paper, Extremely Fine Gem
2,250
1,200
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RYUKYU ISLANDS, 1952, 100y on 2y Rose Violet (17). Mint N.H., fresh and Very Fine, with 1965 P.F. certificate
2,250
1,100
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RYUKYU ISLANDS, 1952, 100y on 2y Rose Violet (17). Lightly hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine
1,600
650
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RYUKYU ISLANDS, 1952, 100y on 2y Rose Violet (17). Faintly hinged, Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
1,600
425
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E
UNITED NATIONS, 1951 1-1/2c U.N. Headquarters, Original Artist's Sketches (2 Essay). Two pencil sketches, measuring 189 x 235mm and 184 x 154mm, by Leon Helguera showing the design in two different stages, in addition there are four photostats of Mr. Helguera's rejected 3c design (which is similar to the accepted 1-1/2c) and two imperf blocks of the 1-1/2c in Blue (possible trial color proofs), Very Fine, unique collateral material for the United Nations specialist
E. 300-400
250
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