Sale 1260 — 2022 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 28 June, 2022
Category — Revenues
3p "America" (RM24). Clear impression on 9-1/2 x 15in. handwritten document in French (probably used in Quebec), clear strike of "One Penny Sheet" crowned circle handstamp, small part of writing just into embossed area, document folded with some splitting along fold which is far away from the embossingVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-PENCE USED ON A DOCUMENT. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.
Only nine examples are recorded.
1sh "America" (RM27). Sharp clear impression at top left of 8 x 13in. handwritten Summons from 1766 executed in Quebec and written in French, "Nine Pence Quire" crowned circle handstamp, some splitting along folds reinforced with scotch tape, large archival handstamp shows thru, still Very Fine embossing, many examples have handwriting over the embossing, the example offered here is perfectly clear
2sh3p "America" (RM30). Clear embossing at top of 8 x 13in. document written in French and executed in Feb. 1866, clear "Nine Pence Quire" crowned circle handstamp for paper cost, some slight edge soilingVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-SHILLING 3-PENCE "AMERICA" ISSUE.
Very few are known.
2sh3p "America" (RM30). Clear embossing on 8 x 6-1/2in. handwritten document in French from Quebec, April 1766 date, "Nine Pence Quire" crowned circle handstamp, some manuscript thru embossing, missing bottom half of document but with writing on both sides, few tape stains well away from embossing, Very Fine and scarce, perhaps eight are recorded
2sh6p "America" (RM31). Bold impression at top of 9-1/2 x 15in. handwritten document dated Jan. 31, 1766 in Quebec and written in French, "One Penny Sheets" crowned circle paper cost handstamp, minor part of writing at top into embossing, scotch tape reinforcement at middle well away from embossing, some edge soiling at upper left does not affect embossingVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-SHILLING 6-PENCE GENERAL ISSUE USED IN QUEBEC.
Very few intact documents are known.
Ring's Vegetable Ambrosia, 2c Blue, Silk Paper (RS199b). Large to huge margins, deep rich colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE RING'S VEGETABLE AMBROSIA 2-CENT ON SILK PAPER.
Only 20 examples are recorded in the Aldrich census.
Ex Tolman and "Scarsdale". With 2012 P.F. certificate
$1.00 1934 Hunting Permit (RW1). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins and outstanding centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST HUNTING PERMIT ISSUE.
With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,600.00). Comparing this to the Superb 98 and 98 Jumbos we have offered, we are very surprised this did not receive that grade -- it is every bit their equal. In any case it is an extraordinary example of the first Federal Hunting Permit.