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S.G. #CC1, Black "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico"
Crowned Circle, an unusually clear and attractive strike of this scarce
marking on folded 1857 entire letter to Madrid, Spain, in combination
franking with choice Cuba 1/2r Greenish black with four extra-large margins
(Scott #9 var), most interestingly this cover either did not go through the
Puerto Rican post office or if it did they forgot to apply that post
office's markings, as the stamp is tied by French transit c.d.s. and a
Spanish blue oval grid which was quite likely applied on arrival in Madrid,
lovely British "San Juan Porto-Rico/SP 21/1857" double-arc c.d.s. on the
reverse, via London with "Paid" c.d.s. and "PP" in circle, then via France
to Spain where backstamped, ms. "1/11" British rate, extremely fine; not
only is this an unusual and rare usage, but the condition is outstanding
with all markings, both front and back, well struck and attractive,
magnificent condition rarely found on these covers; Francisco Graus
certificate.(Image)
Est. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,500.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1262
S.G. #CC1
S.G. #CC1, Black "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico"
Crowned Circle, a sharp and particularly clear strike of this scarce
marking on folded 1857 entire letter to Cadiz, Spain, in combination
franking with two Cuba 1/2r Greenish blue (Scott #9a), each with four well
clear to huge margins, one showing portion of right sheet margin (trivial
crease at left), tied by black oval cancels with blue double circle cancel
of the General Post Office in San Juan at right, nicely struck British "San
Juan Porto-Rico/NO 13/1857" double-arc c.d.s. on the reverse, ms. "2/2"
British rate, via London with small "Paid" c.d.s., then directly to Spain
where backstamped Cadiz, extremely fine; an unusual franking of 1r local
Puerto Rican postage instead of 1/2r which was normal at this period, plus
its marvelous condition made it a featured item in the 1988 "Murcia" Spain
auction, where this cover realized $8,538.00 even noting the trival
crease; ex-Glassow, "Murcia".(Image)
Est. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1263
S.G. #CC1
S.G. #CC1, Black "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico"
Crowned Circle, magnificent strike of a marking that is rarely clear or
complete, on folded cover to Rivadeo, Spain, in combination franking with
Cuba 1/2r Blue (Scott #12), barely touching at bottom to large margins,
tied by blue oval cancel with matching clear "E. De Mayaguez/Puerto Rico/27
Ago 58" double circle c.d.s., British "San Juan Porto-Rico/AU 29/1858"
double-arc c.d.s. on the reverse, ms. "1/11" British rate, via London with
"Paid" c.d.s. and "PP" in circle, then via France to Spain where
backstamped, extremely fine and choice cover; in addition to remarkably
clear and attractive markings, this posting from the other end of the
island is far scarcer than those originating from San Juan.(Image)
Est. 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,300.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1264
S.G. #CC1
S.G. #CC1, Red "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico" Crowned
Circle, a stunning and perfect strike of this exceptionally pretty
marking that is virtually never found this choice, on 1860 folded entire
letter to Palma de Mallorca, in combination franking with Cuba 1r Pale
yellow green (Scott #13a), small faults to top where affixed close to edge,
tied by black oval cancel of the San Juan post office, light British "San
Juan Porto-Rico/JY 12/1860" double-arc c.d.s. on the reverse, ms. "2/3"
British rate and similar "4" Puerto Rican rate, via London with small
"Paid" c.d.s., backstamped, extremely fine and an unbelievably attractive
example of the British red Crowned Circle, perfect for exhibition;
ex-Glassco, Willcocks.(Image)
Est. 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,100.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1265
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Cuba #10, 12
Cuba #10, 12, 1856 1r Gray green and 1857 1/2r
Blue, mostly large margins including portion of top sheet margin on the
1/2r (trace of edge toning to stamps), tied by black oval grid of San Juan
on official cover front with large oval official cachet, to Luquillo,
"Puerto Rico/13 Jul 61" cds and bold "1 1/2" rate handstamp, very fine;
official usages are almost invariably only fronts and are collected as
such; a rare and desirable usage.(Image)
Est. 200-300
SOLD for $525.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1266
Cuba #18
Cuba #18, 1864 1/2r Green, an impressive franking
of eight singles on entire folded letter to Cadiz, Spain, seven with clear
to large margins that is configured like a horizontal strip of seven,
eighth is just into the frame at bottom right and slightly affected by
light horizontal file fold in cover, all tied together and additionally
tied to the cover by attractive black "Franco" framed handstamp, strong
"Puerto Rico/10 Feb 67" c.d.s. of the post office at San Juan, red "4R"
rate hs., red London transit on the reverse and backstamped, extremely
fine; a lovely and rare franking with great eye appeal; ex-Lea
Leonard.(Image)
Est. 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,500.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1267
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Cuba #19
Cuba #19, 1864 1/2r Green on pale rose, single
franking tied to official cover front (as always) to Corozal by nice strike
of the black oval cancel of San Juan, stamp has clear to huge margins all
around, "Puerto-Rico/17 Abr 67" double circle cds, unusually distinct
official cachet of the Capitan General of Puerto Rico, very fine.(Image)
Est. 100-150
SOLD for $55.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1268
Cuba #19
Cuba #19, 1864 1/2r Green on pale rose an
absolutely phenomenal horizontal strip of six, possessing large even
margins all around, plus intense deep colors, on attractive and
exceptionally clean entire folded letter to Cadiz, Spain, three centrally
struck light oval cancels of the post office at San Juan with nice
"Puerto-Rico/ 26 Dic 67" double circle c.d.s. at bottom right, matching
black framed "Franco" and red "2R" handstamps, on the reverse is a red
London transit and Cadiz backstamp, extremely fine showpiece; the
spectacular condition of this cover can not be over emphasized, certainly
ranking among the prettiest covers in philately; 1986 PF certificate.(Image)
Est. 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,500.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1269
Cuba #39
Cuba #39, 1869 10c Red brown, attractive
horizontal strip of four, quite well centered, unobtrusive trace of perf.
toning, on folded mourning cover to Barcelona, with two strikes of black
oval cancel of the San Juan post office and just tied by matching black
"Franco" hs., "Puerto Rico/10 Set 69" c.d.s. at left, on the reverse is a
small black "Porto-Rico/SP 11 69" c.d.s. of the British post office in
Puerto Rico, plus red London transit and backstamped, opening tear to
backflap, very fine and scarce usage; ex-Lea Leonard.(Image)
Spanish Puerto Rico postal history literature lot, including one
handbook A Caribbean Neptune: The Maritime Postal Communications of the
Greater & Lesser Antilles in the 19th Century by Robert G. Stone, 1993,
also nine auction catalogs starting with "The Glassco Collection" of
British Post Offices Abroad, Robson Lowe, 1969, with prices realized, plus
six other name sales from the 1983 "Windsor" Collection of British Foreign
Post Offices of Harmers of New York to the 1999 Gallagher/Rudman Puerto
Rico by Nutmeg Stamp Sales, all but two with prices realized, also two
Soler & Llach catalogs and seven sets of various tear-sheets relating to
Puerto Rico, fine-very fine and very useful information for a difficult
area.
Valuable mostly mint collection balance to 1940 in two White Ace
albums, loaded with better stamps throughout, not only is there an
excellent run of single stamps, but there are duplicated selections of some
issues (often on the better values) as well as blocks, the 1847-1869 period
is mixed mint and used, and contains high value stamps such as used #1, 12
and 122, while mint/unused is represented by #39, 72 and other higher
cataloging stamps, the Bank Note period is especially valuable, with many
mint stamps to be found, from the 1880's onward the collection is nearly
all mint, with the duplication starting in the late Bank Note issues, the
commemoratives are quite strong, with two sets of the Columbians, one
lacking only the $4.00 and the other complete to the $2.00, plus blocks to
the 50c, two sets of Trans-Mississippis to the $1.00 plus blocks to the
10c, nearly all of the later commemoratives present in both singles and
blocks, Bureau issues to $5.00, plus there are better booklet panes from
this era, nice group of Washington-Franklin heads, with most of the sets
complete or nearly so to the dollar values, plus some duplication on the
perf. 11 issues including two 5c double-errors in blocks on twelve, just
about complete from 1922-1940, air posts complete, with two of all of the
early issues including the Graf Zeppelin set, special deliveries complete
plus extra early values, nice run of postage dues, with many cataloging
several hundred dollars apiece, also Offices in China and parcel posts
complete, the collection concludes with a complete and above average group
of Confederate States general issues, the condition on the earliest stamps
is a little mixed, although pleasant surprises will be found, from the Bank
Notes onward the quality improves, although there are some small faults in
this period, there are many very fine stamps as well, including several
never hinged; a tremendous lot whose catalog value (as well as retail
value) will be extraordinarily high; 35 PF certificates accompany.
Est. 30,000-40,000
SOLD for $52,500.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
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Valuable accumulation of many hundreds of mostly mint stamps, blocks
or plate blocks on stockards and sales pages, loaded with better items
throughout, for instance there are no less than 23 dollar value Columbians,
as well as other popular high cataloging stamps, several stamps with
certificates (both "good" and "bad" certs), all values of the Pan-American
issue are present in large quantities, as is the same for the first air
post set, numerous other medium priced stamps in useful quantities, note
#518 among the plate blocks, some modern issues including errors, there are
just way too many better stamps to list, condition ranges from stamps with
small faults to extremely fine gems, therefore inspection is paramount to
properly evaluate this impressive holding.
Est. 20,000-30,000
SOLD for $30,000.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1273
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1, 2
#1, 2, 1847 Issue used accumulation of nineteen singles and two
pairs of the 5c value, and 23 singles of the 10c value, five of each value
are pen cancelled, some better cancels though no premiums were added in the
catalog value, most are three or four margin examples, a couple are
defective and some others with small faults, still a highly saleable group
of these popular first issues, which are rarely offered in such large
quantities.
$40,775.00
SOLD for $11,000.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1274
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Mint and used collection offered intact as received in a Scott
album, 1847-1972, 19th century mostly used and includes #1 and #2, plus
some other better values including unused, much of the value is in the mint
from 1893 onward, with not only single stamps, but many blocks and booklet
panes will also be found, includes $2.00 and $4.00 Columbians, Bureau
issues to $2.00 mint and $5.00 used, 1903 Issue to $5.00 plus blocks to
15c, excellent group of mint Washington-Franklin including many blocks,
coil pairs (a mix of genuine and fakes), also back-of-the-book issues
including special deliveries, postage dues, parcel posts, revenues and even
some possessions, condition is mixed but there are plenty of clean saleable
stamps to be found, much of the mint is o.g., some n.h., mainly fine-very
fine appearance.
Est. 5,000-7,500
SOLD for $15,000.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1275
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Mostly mint 19th century balance in a Schaubek hingeless album,
while sparse in places, there are better mint or unused stamps to be found
throughout, particularly from the Bank Note era, also note used #1 and mint
#3-4, later issues including Bureau issues to $2.00 and 1903 Issue to
$2.00, as well as some early 20th century commemoratives, regular issues
and first air post issue, somewhat mixed condition but nearly all with
fine-very fine appearance; close inspection is advised, as there is more
value here than first appears.
Est. 3,000-4,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1276
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Mint and used collection to 1976 in a Scott album, 19th century
mostly used including a pair of #1, #122 and other high values, later
issues mixed mint and used including Columbians to the $3.00 and some
useful regular issues, air posts complete less the Graf Zeppelins, and a
little bit of other back-of-the-book, mixed condition, generally fine-very
fine appearance.
Est. 3,000-4,000
SOLD for $3,750.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1277
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9/205, O16
#9/205, O16, Small Balance of the John C. Chapin collection,
consists of a total of 68 stamps including several pairs, mostly mint or
unused plus a few early used and a few that appear unused but are faintly
cancelled, overall this group is surprisingly attractive with generally
quite nice centering, testifying to Mr. Chapin's eye for attractive stamps,
a sampling of some the better items we note include used #19b and #27, mint
examples of #37, 64b and 78, plus regummed examples of #138 with split
grill and #166, both well centered and attractive, faults are present,
often being such things as disturbed gum or regummed, but usually the flaws
are quite unobtrusive, even so catalog value is very high and one will find
many very desirable stamps, examination will prove worthwhile; accompanied
by 22 PF certificates and one 2003 PSE certificate.
Est. 5,000-7,500
SOLD for $19,000.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1278
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11/1229a, C1/QE4a
#11/1229a, C1/QE4a, Valuable quality mint collection balance of
several hundred different in two Lighthouse albums, collection starts with
a very modest selection of 19th century through the Bank Notes, it becomes
serious with the late Bank Notes of the 1880's and lacks only a couple of
lower values of having the Small Bank Notes complete, scattered (but
quality) low value Columbians and Trans-Mississippis are present, plus a
$2.00 Columbian and $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, also nice Bureau issues
including several dollar values, 20th century is more comprehensive with
many premium stamps present including excellent booklets panes throughout
(usually n.h.), most commemoratives are complete starting with the 1901
Pan-Americans, Washington-Franklin issues are particularly nice with many
well centered stamps and some never hinged, coils are collected in line
pairs, some of a dubious nature not counted, after that regular issues and
commemoratives are virtually complete to the 1960's starting with a never
hinged set of the 1922-25 Issue, the collector was especially conscious of
varieties and extra examples showing these will be found through out, air
mails are complete to the 1990's including the Zeppelin issues, parcel
posts are virtually complete, plus a nice range of quality postage dues
from early to present, offices in China are complete less #K15-16, includes
a smattering of better officials, and parcel posts and parcel post dues
cplt., finally a quality group of nine different CSA, this collector had an
eye for quality and normally selected fresh and well centered stamps, a few
faults will occasionally be discovered, and once in a while a regummed
stamp got past him, overall the collection uniformly has o.g. including the
19th century, and never hinged stamps are found throughout, being much more
regular in the later issues, most are fine-very fine; a valuable collection
worthy of careful examination; accompanied by 22 PF or PSE certificates.
Est. 15,000-20,000
SOLD for $32,500.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1279
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11/1240, C2/QE4
#11/1240, C2/QE4, Mint and used collection of several hundred in two
Lighthouse albums, starts with only a modest amount of 19th century which
is largely used, includes Columbians mint to the 30c, Trans-Mississippis
complete mint to the 50c, plus Pan-Americans cplt. and many later
commemoratives, regular issues are mostly used through the 1902-03 Issue
and mixed mint and used through the Washington-Franklin issues, includes a
mint set of the 1922-26 Issue, plus later rotary press issues, Kans. and
Nebr. cplt., 1938 Presidentials and Liberty Series complete mint, also
includes air posts, special delivery, parcel posts and other
back-of-the-book issues, o.g. or used, condition is mixed in the true sense
of that word, on the one hand there are just fine stamps and some with
faults, much of the used fits in that category, but on the other hand there
are also mint stamps that are extremely fine and sometimes never hinged
which are very desirable making this a worthwhile collection and well worth
examining; accompanied by nine PF certificates.
Est. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Nov-05, 05:00 PM
1280
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14/702, C1/QE4
#14/702, C1/QE4, The high quality balance of the Dr. Robert N. Silva
collection, neatly arranged in a Lighthouse hingeless album, the early
issues are fairly sparse, with a smattering of mint, unused and used
stamps, the value really comes in strong from 1879 onward, and the
collection is practically all mint from there, loaded with medium priced
regular, commemorative and back-of-the-book stamps cataloging up to several
hundred dollars apiece, the quality of the collection is very high, with
most stamps having been purchased on an individual basis with an eye for
centering, color and overall visual appeal, in fact there are only a
handful of stamps in the entire collection with any kind of faults (and
these faults are very minor), nearly every stamp will grade at least very
fine, with a high percentage being extremely fine, and some really choice
gems will be found among the lower cataloging items, nearly all with o.g.
and a good many are never hinged, there are even some collateral items such
as two Great Britain Penny Blacks and some Columbian Exposition tickets;
not only will the total catalog value add up to an impressive number, but
many of the stamps will retail in excess of their catalog value; 70 PF and
4 PSE certificates accompany, almost all from the 1990's.
S.G. #CC1, Black "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico"
Crowned Circle, an unusually clear and attractive strike of this scarce
marking on folded 1857 entire letter to Madrid, Spain, in combination
franking with choice Cuba 1/2r Greenish black with four extra-large margins
(Scott #9 var), most interestingly this cover either did not go through the
Puerto Rican post office or if it did they forgot to apply that post
office's markings, as the stamp is tied by French transit c.d.s. and a
Spanish blue oval grid which was quite likely applied on arrival in Madrid,
lovely British "San Juan Porto-Rico/SP 21/1857" double-arc c.d.s. on the
reverse, via London with "Paid" c.d.s. and "PP" in circle, then via France
to Spain where backstamped, ms. "1/11" British rate, extremely fine; not
only is this an unusual and rare usage, but the condition is outstanding
with all markings, both front and back, well struck and attractive,
magnificent condition rarely found on these covers; Francisco Graus
certificate.
S.G. #CC1, Black "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico"
Crowned Circle, a sharp and particularly clear strike of this scarce
marking on folded 1857 entire letter to Cadiz, Spain, in combination
franking with two Cuba 1/2r Greenish blue (Scott #9a), each with four well
clear to huge margins, one showing portion of right sheet margin (trivial
crease at left), tied by black oval cancels with blue double circle cancel
of the General Post Office in San Juan at right, nicely struck British "San
Juan Porto-Rico/NO 13/1857" double-arc c.d.s. on the reverse, ms. "2/2"
British rate, via London with small "Paid" c.d.s., then directly to Spain
where backstamped Cadiz, extremely fine; an unusual franking of 1r local
Puerto Rican postage instead of 1/2r which was normal at this period, plus
its marvelous condition made it a featured item in the 1988 "Murcia" Spain
auction, where this cover realized $8,538.00 even noting the trival
crease; ex-Glassow, "Murcia".
S.G. #CC1, Black "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico"
Crowned Circle, magnificent strike of a marking that is rarely clear or
complete, on folded cover to Rivadeo, Spain, in combination franking with
Cuba 1/2r Blue (Scott #12), barely touching at bottom to large margins,
tied by blue oval cancel with matching clear "E. De Mayaguez/Puerto Rico/27
Ago 58" double circle c.d.s., British "San Juan Porto-Rico/AU 29/1858"
double-arc c.d.s. on the reverse, ms. "1/11" British rate, via London with
"Paid" c.d.s. and "PP" in circle, then via France to Spain where
backstamped, extremely fine and choice cover; in addition to remarkably
clear and attractive markings, this posting from the other end of the
island is far scarcer than those originating from San Juan.
S.G. #CC1, Red "Paid at/San Juan Porto Rico" Crowned
Circle, a stunning and perfect strike of this exceptionally pretty
marking that is virtually never found this choice, on 1860 folded entire
letter to Palma de Mallorca, in combination franking with Cuba 1r Pale
yellow green (Scott #13a), small faults to top where affixed close to edge,
tied by black oval cancel of the San Juan post office, light British "San
Juan Porto-Rico/JY 12/1860" double-arc c.d.s. on the reverse, ms. "2/3"
British rate and similar "4" Puerto Rican rate, via London with small
"Paid" c.d.s., backstamped, extremely fine and an unbelievably attractive
example of the British red Crowned Circle, perfect for exhibition;
ex-Glassco, Willcocks.
Cuba #10, 12, 1856 1r Gray green and 1857 1/2r
Blue, mostly large margins including portion of top sheet margin on the
1/2r (trace of edge toning to stamps), tied by black oval grid of San Juan
on official cover front with large oval official cachet, to Luquillo,
"Puerto Rico/13 Jul 61" cds and bold "1 1/2" rate handstamp, very fine;
official usages are almost invariably only fronts and are collected as
such; a rare and desirable usage.
Cuba #18, 1864 1/2r Green, an impressive franking
of eight singles on entire folded letter to Cadiz, Spain, seven with clear
to large margins that is configured like a horizontal strip of seven,
eighth is just into the frame at bottom right and slightly affected by
light horizontal file fold in cover, all tied together and additionally
tied to the cover by attractive black "Franco" framed handstamp, strong
"Puerto Rico/10 Feb 67" c.d.s. of the post office at San Juan, red "4R"
rate hs., red London transit on the reverse and backstamped, extremely
fine; a lovely and rare franking with great eye appeal; ex-Lea
Leonard.
Cuba #19, 1864 1/2r Green on pale rose, single
franking tied to official cover front (as always) to Corozal by nice strike
of the black oval cancel of San Juan, stamp has clear to huge margins all
around, "Puerto-Rico/17 Abr 67" double circle cds, unusually distinct
official cachet of the Capitan General of Puerto Rico, very fine.
Cuba #19, 1864 1/2r Green on pale rose an
absolutely phenomenal horizontal strip of six, possessing large even
margins all around, plus intense deep colors, on attractive and
exceptionally clean entire folded letter to Cadiz, Spain, three centrally
struck light oval cancels of the post office at San Juan with nice
"Puerto-Rico/ 26 Dic 67" double circle c.d.s. at bottom right, matching
black framed "Franco" and red "2R" handstamps, on the reverse is a red
London transit and Cadiz backstamp, extremely fine showpiece; the
spectacular condition of this cover can not be over emphasized, certainly
ranking among the prettiest covers in philately; 1986 PF certificate.
Cuba #39, 1869 10c Red brown, attractive
horizontal strip of four, quite well centered, unobtrusive trace of perf.
toning, on folded mourning cover to Barcelona, with two strikes of black
oval cancel of the San Juan post office and just tied by matching black
"Franco" hs., "Puerto Rico/10 Set 69" c.d.s. at left, on the reverse is a
small black "Porto-Rico/SP 11 69" c.d.s. of the British post office in
Puerto Rico, plus red London transit and backstamped, opening tear to
backflap, very fine and scarce usage; ex-Lea Leonard.
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