United States Stamps & Postal History
April 22, 2020
We are pleased to present our April 22, 2020 sale of United States Stamps and Postal History, featuring the collection of Richard Carl. With 740 lots, we have nice sections of Stampless Covers, Free Franks and Autographed letters, Postmasters' Provisionals, an excellent range of imperf. Classics and other 19th Century used and unused, including Fancy Cancels, Civil War Patriotics, Territorial covers, 20th Century with Regular Issues and Commemoratives to $5, Large Die Proofs, Modern Errors and varieties. Back of the book includes Air Post, Postage Dues and more, followed by Confederate States, U.S. Possessions and Large Lots and Collections. Scattered throughout are many graded stamps and plate blocks. Printed catalogs are available on request.
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #382 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 1c, 2c and 7c left and top plate no. blocks of six, mostly h.r., fine-v.f.,  **Catalog #405-07 Catalog Value $1,565 | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #383 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 8c-30c blocks of four, h.r., fresh, few faint gum thins from hinge removal, otherwise fine-v.f. (catalogued as singles) *Catalog #414-20 Catalog Value $2,070 | Price Realized $425.00 |
 | Lot #384 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 20c ultramarine, h.r., nicely centered, with 2017 PSE certificate graded "VF 80" (SMQ $190) * Catalog #419 | Unsold |
 | Lot #385 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 20c ultramarine, n.h., well centered, v.f., with 1999 PFC, ** Catalog #419 Catalog Value $375 | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #386 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 30c orange red, block of four, n.h. and post office fresh, couple of tiny natural dried spots at left, v.f., **Catalog #420 Catalog Value $920 | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #387 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 Perf. 10, watermarked, 1c-50c complete set of 16, h.r., fresh, mostly fine or better, * Catalog #424-40 Catalog Value $1,291 | Price Realized $425.00 |
 | Lot #388 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 1c green, used, perfectly centered with jumbo margins, with 2008 PSE certificate graded "Superb 98J" (SMQ $350) O Catalog #424 | Unsold |
 | Lot #389 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 2c, 5c, 6c, 7c, 8c, 10c and 11c (2), blocks of four, few n.h., others l.h. or h.r., fine-v.f., *Catalog #425/434 Catalog Value $1,200 | Price Realized $280.00 |
 | Lot #390 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 4c brown, n.h., well centered with wide margins, with 2019 PFC graded "XF 90 XQ" ("Exceptional Quality")(SMQ $225) ** Catalog #427 | Price Realized $270.00 |
 | Lot #391 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 7c black, n.h., well centered, with 2019 PFC graded "VF 80" (SMQ $200) ** Catalog #430 | Unsold |
 | Lot #392 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 8c pale olive green, top margin plate number and imprint block of six, top middle stamp l.h., balance n.h., v.f., with 2018 PSE certificate, *Catalog #431 Catalog Value $450 | Unsold |
 | Lot #393 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 11c dark green, n.h., well centered with jumbo margins, fresh color, with 1999 PFC and 2006 PSE certificate, the latter graded "XF-Sup 95J" (SMQ $650) ** Catalog #434 | Price Realized $525.00 |
 | Lot #394 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 20c ultramarine, small h.r., well centered, with 2019 PFC graded "VF-XF 85" (SMQ $225) * Catalog #438 | Unsold |
 | Lot #395 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 Perf. 10, 50c violet, h.r., natural gum skips, well centered, v.f., * Catalog #440 Catalog Value $425 | Price Realized $300.00 |
 | Lot #396 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 1c green, horizontal pair, n.h., well centered, beautiful color, with 1999 and 2005 PFCs and a 2006 PSE certificate, the latter graded "XF-Sup 95" (SMQ $525) ** Catalog #443 | Unsold |
 | Lot #397 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 4c brown, horizontal pair, h.r., v.f., with 2012 PSAG certificate, * Catalog #446 Catalog Value $300 | Price Realized $260.00 |
 | Lot #398 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 2c carmine rose, horizontal joint line pair, l.h., well centered, left stamp with tiny thin, otherwise v.f., with 2016 PFC, * Catalog #453 Catalog Value $675 | Price Realized $190.00 |
 | Lot #399 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 3c violet, horizontal pair, l.h., well centered, fresh impression, with 2001 and 2005 PSE certificates, the latter graded "XF 90" (SMQ $775) * Catalog #456 | Price Realized $625.00 |
 | Lot #400 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 3c red violet, wavy line machine cancel, fine, with 2018 PFC, O Catalog #456 Catalog Value $170 | Price Realized $110.00 |
 | Lot #401 United States 1914-17 Issues 1914 2c carmine, n.h., margins all around, v.f., with photocopy of a 1986 PFC for a pair from which it originated, ** Catalog #459 Catalog Value $300 | Price Realized $325.00 |
 | Lot #402 United States 1914-17 Issues 1915 2c pale carmine red, top margin plate number block of six, bottom middle stamp l.h., balance n.h., fine-v.f., with 2019 PSE certificate, *Catalog #461 Catalog Value $1,500 | Unsold |
 | Lot #403 United States 1914-17 Issues 1915 2c pale carmine red, block of four, n.h., fine-v.f., **Catalog #461 Catalog Value $1,300 | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #404 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 3c violet, n.h., well centered, fresh color, v.f., with 2018 PFC for a block of four from which this came, ** Catalog #464 Catalog Value $165 | Unsold |
 | Lot #405 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 3c, 8c, 11c blocks of four, l.h. or h.r., well centered, v.f. (catalogued as singles) *Catalog #464,470,473 Catalog Value $630 | Price Realized $260.00 |
 | Lot #406 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 4c orange brown, left sheet margin plate block of six, n.h., well centered, with 2019 PSE certificate graded "VF-XF 85" (price is for ungraded) **Catalog #465 Catalog Value $1,600 | Unsold |
 | Lot #407 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 5c blue, bottom margin plate number single, n.h., with 2018 PSE certificate graded "XF 90" for a strip of three from which this came (SMQ $400) ** Catalog #466 | Price Realized $190.00 |
 | Lot #408 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 5c blue, left margin plate block of six, n.h., fine-v.f., with 2019 PSE certificate, **Catalog #466 Catalog Value $1,600 | Price Realized $1,300.00 |
 | Lot #409 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 5c carmine, single error, with parts of adjoining stamps on all sides, n.h., v.f., with 2019 PSAG certificate, ** Catalog #467 Catalog Value $800 | Unsold |
 | Lot #410 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 5c rose, single error in 2c pane of nine, top middle stamp l.h., balance (including error) n.h., natural straight edge at top, fine, *Catalog #467 Catalog Value $900 | Price Realized $700.00 |
 | Lot #411 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 5c rose, single error in 2c block of nine, hinged (error stamp n.h.), natural straight edge at top, pencil notation on middle left stamp, fine, *Catalog #467 Catalog Value $900 | Price Realized $450.00 |
 | Lot #412 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 5c carmine, error, lightly canceled, bright color, v.f., seldom seen used, with 2019 PSE certificate, O Catalog #467 Catalog Value $3,000 | Unsold |
 | Lot #413 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 Perf.10, unwatermarked, 6c red orange, right plate no.7138 block of six, n.h., well centered and fresh, traces of oxidation at top and bottom, still fine-v.f., **Catalog #468 Catalog Value $2,500 | Price Realized $850.00 |
 | Lot #414 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 Perf.10, unwatermarked, 7c black, right plate no.7718 block of six, h.r., margin slightly reduced, well centered, fine plate block, with 2014 PFC, *Catalog #469 Catalog Value $1,350 | Price Realized $250.00 |
 | Lot #415 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 Perf.10, unwatermarked, 8c olive green, 9c salmon red, 10c orange yellow, bottom plate, imprint & A, left or right plate no. blocks of six, few stamps n.h., fresh, fine-v.f., *Catalog #470,471,472 Catalog Value $2,650 | Price Realized $575.00 |
 | Lot #416 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 Perf.10, unwatermarked, 12c claret brown, 20c light ultramarine, right or left plate no. blocks of six, appear n.h., but with some gum irregularities, fine, catalogued as hinged, *Catalog #474,476 Catalog Value $4,025 | Price Realized $600.00 |
 | Lot #417 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 Perf.10, unwatermarked, 15c gray, bottom plate no.6819 block of six, hinge removed from bottom center stamp, others n.h., good color and fresh, fine plate block, *Catalog #475 Catalog Value $3,000 | Price Realized $900.00 |
 | Lot #418 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 20c light ultramarine, bottom margin plate block of six, l.h., nice color, fine-v.f., with 2007 PSE certificate, *Catalog #476 Catalog Value $3,400 | Unsold |
 | Lot #419 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 50c light violet, bottom margin plate number single, h.r., fine, with 2018 PSE certificate, * Catalog #477 Catalog Value $850 | Price Realized $325.00 |
 | Lot #420 United States 1914-17 Issues 1916 50c light violet, n.h., well centered, fresh and v.f., with 2019 PFC for a block of four from which this came, ** Catalog #477 Catalog Value $2,000 | Price Realized $1,500.00 |
 | Lot #421 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 50c light violet, also $2 and $5, l.h., last one n.h., fine-v.f., * Catalog #477,479,480 Catalog Value $1,435 | Price Realized $325.00 |
 | Lot #422 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 $2 dark blue and $5 light green, n.h., both well centered with wide margins, v.f., with 2004 and 2003 PFCs respectively (the latter with a certificate for a stamp with selvage which has since been removed) ** Catalog #479-480 Catalog Value $850 | Price Realized $375.00 |
 | Lot #423 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 $2 dark blue, h.r., well centered, v.f., * Catalog #479 Catalog Value $210 | Price Realized $130.00 |
 | Lot #424 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 $2 dark blue, top plate no. 8015 block of six, n.h., fresh color, fine, **Catalog #479 Catalog Value $6,500 | Price Realized $2,900.00 |
 | Lot #425 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 $2 perf. 10, also $5 green & black and $5 Liberty, first one l.h., others n.h., fine-v.f., */** Catalog #479,524,573 Catalog Value $730 | Price Realized $250.00 |
 | Lot #426 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 $5 green, l.h., well centered, with 1982 and 2017 PFCs, the latter graded "VF-XF 85" (SMQ $190) * Catalog #480 | Unsold |
 | Lot #427 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 $5 light green, block of four, h.r., well centered, fine-v.f. (catalogued as singles) *Catalog #480 Catalog Value $680 | Price Realized $260.00 |
 | Lot #428 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 $5 green, bottom plate no. 8016 block of six, l.h., fine, *Catalog #480 Catalog Value $3,000 | Price Realized $1,200.00 |
 | Lot #429 United States 1914-17 Issues 1917 2c deep rose, Type Ia, Imperforate, Schermack Type III Perforation, usual centering, tied by wavy machine cancel on window envelope with Holeproof Hosiery Co. corner card, "Milwaukee Wis Mar 30, 1920" cds, fine, with 1967 and 2019 Philatelic Foundation Certificates. Scott 482A was issued imperforate by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and sold to the Schermack Company for use in its machines. The 482A on cover is one of the premier rarities of 20th Century US Philately. Siegel Census records only three covers, one unused single, a used pair and 33 used singles for a total of 39 stamps. Most examples are either cut well into the design or have the Schermack perfs trimmed away on one side (a similar cover, ex-Dr. Aflred Martin, last sold in a 2005 Siegel sale, $160,000 hammer)  Catalog #482A | Unsold |
