The John Larson Collection of Worldwide Postage Dues; U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
September 18-19, 2007
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #2 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1904-14 Handstamped "Postage Due", 1c and 10c, two of each, different types of handstamps prepared by Gerald D. Bliss, postmaster at Pedro Miguel, the so-called Bliss Precancels (previously called Bliss Provisionals), also an additional 10c stamp with inverted "T" handstamp. The Bliss precancels were postmaster's unauthorized issue and are an interesting part of Canal Zone postage due forerunners O | Price Realized $700.00 |
 | Lot #3 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1914 1c-10c, set of three, fairly well centered, h.r. or part original gum (slightly disturbed), fine-v.f., * Catalog #J1-3 Catalog Value 1335 | Price Realized $525.00 |
 | Lot #4 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1915 oversized coverfront, sent from Los Angeles to Ancona, woefully underfranked with 2c carmine, charged "Due 44 cents" on arrival, with 8x1c, 8x2c and 2x10c applied, each stamps showing a displaced "E" in Zone variety, wrapped heavily damaged, most likely in transit, with a violet "received in bad condition at New Orleans, LA" handstamp, stamps fine-v.f. A rare piece Catalog #J1-3 | Unsold |
 | Lot #5 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1914 1c rose carmine, block of four, 2mm spacing, usual dried gum, fine-v.f.,  *Catalog #J1 Catalog Value 425 | Price Realized $150.00 |
 | Lot #6 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1914 cover sent unpaid from Chinsura Court, India (April 14,1914) to Cristobal, where it was taxed 10c (double the 5c foreign rate) with irregular block of 5x2c rose carmine, plate number at right, one stamp with "E" out of alignment, with May 20 Cristobal arrival pmk on back, additional markings including "T", roughly opened at right, with part of back cover missing, rare  Catalog #J2 | Price Realized $550.00 |
 | Lot #7 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1914 10c rose carmine, bottom margin imprint and plate no. strip of three, usual dried gum, some hinge reinforced perfs, fine (catalogue value for singles) * Catalog #J3 Catalog Value 3000 | Price Realized $1,700.00 |
 | Lot #8 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1914 cover sent unpaid from Bandipur, India (July 27,1914) to Cristobal, where it was taxed with the addition of 10c rose carmine, marginal single, tied on arrival by Sept. 17 Cristobal pmk, additional markings including "T", also departure and arrival postmarks on back, filing fold and some toning, away from the stamp, unusual item Catalog #J3 Catalog Value 900 | Price Realized $850.00 |
 | Lot #9 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1915 1c olive brown, overprinted "Zone Canal" in blue, two different types of letters, also 2c on 2c, plus surcharged in red 2c, 4c and 10c, all overprinted "Specimen" in red, six different, each with a security punch, n.h., fine-v.f. group from the American Banknote Company archives S Catalog #J4-5,7-9S | Unsold |
 | Lot #10 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1915 1c olive brown, overprinted "Zone Canal" in blue, two different types of letters, prepared but not issued, fine-v.f. * Catalog #J4S | Unsold |
 | Lot #11 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1915 2c on 2c brown, horizontal strip of three, surcharge strongly displaced to right, usual dried gum, couple of clipped perfs, dramatic item * Catalog #J8var | Price Realized $160.00 |
 | Lot #12 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1915 2c on 2c brown, single with dramatic shift of surcharge, with "Zone Canal" configuration, usual dried gum, v.f. * Catalog #J8var | Price Realized $160.00 |
 | Lot #13 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1925 10c orange, Left Plate No. Block of six, used, scarce Catalog #J17 | Price Realized $160.00 |
 | Lot #14 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1925 10c orange, "Postage Due" double variety, h.r., fine, very rare, * Catalog #J17a Catalog Value 800 | Unsold |
 | Lot #15 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1925 10c orange, "E" of "Postage" omitted, unused with dried gum, straight edge at bottom, small faults, fine appearance, * Catalog #J17b Catalog Value 750 | Price Realized $200.00 |
 | Lot #16 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1925 10c carmine rose, top margin vertical pair, top stamp without overprint, bottom stamp h.r., missing overprint stamp n.h., fine and rare, as only 10 exist, with 1966 PFC *** Catalog #J20a Catalog Value 3500 | Price Realized $2,300.00 |
 | Lot #17 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1925 10c rose red, overprint double variety, n.h., fine, rare, * Catalog #J20c Catalog Value 450 | Unsold |
 | Lot #18 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1925 10c carmine rose, Left Plate No. Block and star of six, lower left stamp with wrong font "Canal" (letters "C", "L" and "N" completely different), cancelled "Balboa Heights, Oct.10, 1927", some perf. separations, fine, one of only three known Catalog #J20var | Price Realized $2,100.00 |
 | Lot #19 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1929 1c on 5c blue, bottom margin plate no. vertical pair, bottom stamp with "postage due" omitted, h.r., natural gum wrinkles not mentioned on certificate, v.f., one of only 5 known, with 1967 PFC, ex-Gilbert Plass * Catalog #J21a Catalog Value 5500 | Price Realized $6,000.00 |
 | Lot #20 UNITED STATES Canal Zone Postage Dues 1932-41 1c-10c, set of four, all handstamped "Specimen" by the Portuguese Post Office, all affixed to album page, fine-v.f. These handstamps were applied upon receipt from the UPU, S Catalog #J25-29S | Price Realized $475.00 |
