U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
August 10-11, 2021
Welcome to our Summer 2021 Sale of U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, taking place August 10-11, 2021, at our Teaneck galleries and over the internet via CherrystoneLIVE. Our 1,372 lot sale begins with a solid section of United states including many rarities and graded items. The Foreign section includes Austria, with local issues, France, Germany and Italy, with their Colonies, specialized Liechtenstein, outstanding Poland, with exceptional Krakow overprints, Russia, Great Britain and British Commonwealth, as well as South and Central American countries. In addition, this sale includes a strong selection of 150+ large lots and collections, ranging from single country albums to specialized collections, multi-carton worldwide properties and large cover lots.
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #70 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 1c-$5 complete set of 16, with an additional 8c, used on both sides of a registered cover sent locally in Denver, Colo Jan 24, 1894, all tied by Registry markings, with arrival pmk the same day, showing the Italian Consulate Denver handstamp and addressed to Frank Bruni Grimaldi, Italian Consul. Stamps are centered very good (10c, 15c, $4) to fine-v.f., few faults noted, including 5c and one 8c on front, also $2 placed close to the edge of the envelope, with resulting perf. Defects, some overall toning on back, fine and remarkable cover with the entire set of the Columbian issue, with Registered receipt accompanying  Catalog #230-245 | Price Realized $7,000.00 |
 | Lot #71 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 1c-$5 plate proofs on card, complete set, few h.r., mostly fine-v.f. P Catalog #230-245P4 | Price Realized $950.00 |
 | Lot #72 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 1c-$5 handstamped "Specimen", mostly h.r., some usual small flaws, generally fine or better, S Catalog #230S-245S Catalog Value $7,200 | Price Realized $2,000.00 |
 | Lot #73 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 1c blue, bottom sheet margin "letter" single, n.h., large even margins on all sides, fresh color, v.f., with 1989 PFC, ** Catalog #230 | Price Realized $90.00 |
 | Lot #74 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 1c deep blue, block of four diagonally bisected on each side, used as 2c on cover from Rowayton to South Norwalk, Conn., with arrival Sep 22, 1893 cds alongside, fine and interesting item Catalog #230 | Price Realized $240.00 |
 | Lot #75 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 2c brown violet, imperforate vertical pair, unused without gum, showing portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, top stamp thin and heavily creased, bottom stamp faint creasing, fine appearance, rare, with 1993 PFC (Scott listed as 231b at that time) (one ungummed damaged sheet was discovered in New York City in 1900, most are more or less defective and cut close) P Catalog #231P5 Catalog Value $2,000 | Price Realized $950.00 |
 | Lot #76 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 2c brown violet, used and unused perforation shifts, the latter quite spectacular, h.r., fine *O Catalog #231var | Price Realized $160.00 |
 | Lot #77 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c ultramarine, n.h., well centered with wide margins, fresh color, with 2015 PFC graded "XF 90 XQ" (SMQ $350 for regular "90") ** Catalog #233 | Unsold |
 | Lot #78 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c ultramarine, n.h., well centered with wide margins, fresh color, with 2021 PFC graded "XF 90" (SMQ $350) ** Catalog #233 | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #79 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c ultramarine, bottom margin plate number and imprint block of eight, l.h., lower left stamp with faint stain and slight perf. separations, otherwise fine-v.f.,  *Catalog #233 Catalog Value $1,700 | Price Realized $475.00 |
 | Lot #80 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c ultramarine, bottom Plate No.17, imprint block of 10, n.h., left pair partly separated, fresh, fine-v.f. multiple, **Catalog #233 Catalog Value $3,280 | Price Realized $700.00 |
 | Lot #81 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c ultramarine, diagonal half used as 2c on cover locally addressed in New York City, franking unrecognized and charged "2 cents" postage due on arrival, with 2c bright claret added and canceled by New York oval, with "1-12-94" "J" cancel on back, cover with tear at top, otherwise fine, interesting usage Catalog #233 | Price Realized $230.00 |
 | Lot #82 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c blue, error of color, n.h., brilliant color and fresh, fine example of this popular rarity, with 2021 PSAG certificate, ** Catalog #233a Catalog Value $32,500 | Unsold |
 | Lot #83 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c large die trial color proof on rose violet, die sunk on reduced card (113x95mm), v.f., P Catalog #233TC1d Catalog Value $850 | Price Realized $575.00 |
 | Lot #84 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 5c chocolate, 6c red violet, each canceled by World's Fair Expo Station October 30, 1893 machine cancel on 5c World's Columbian Exposition Columbus Day Souvenir cover, addressed locally, 6c slightly discolored, otherwise v.f. Catalog #234,235 | Price Realized $280.00 |
 | Lot #85 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 6c purple, n.h., well centered with wide margins, fresh color, with 2021 PSAG certificate graded "95" (SMQ $1,050) ** Catalog #235 | Price Realized $700.00 |
 | Lot #86 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 6c purple, bottom margin plate number block of six, n.h., short perf. in right margin, otherwise fine-v.f., **Catalog #235 Catalog Value $2,000 | Price Realized $500.00 |
 | Lot #87 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 8c magenta, n.h., large margins all around, fresh and v.f., beautiful stamp with 1999 PFC and 2021 PSAG certificate graded "95J" (SMQ 2,500) ** Catalog #236 | Price Realized $1,000.00 |
 | Lot #88 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 8c magenta, block of four, n.h., some perf. separations, still fine-v.f., **Catalog #236 Catalog Value $560 | Price Realized $140.00 |
 | Lot #89 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 8c magenta, plate proof on card, plate number block of ten, two stamps creased, otherwise fine, PCatalog #236P4 Catalog Value $2,800 | Price Realized $450.00 |
 | Lot #90 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 30c orange brown, large die on india paper, die sunk on reduced card 98x75mm, v.f., P Catalog #239P1 Catalog Value $900 | Price Realized $475.00 |
 | Lot #91 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 30c black, trial color plate proof on card, v.f., P Catalog #239TC4 Catalog Value $350 | Price Realized $150.00 |
 | Lot #92 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 50c slate blue, l.h. (if at all), well centered with wide margins all around, beautiful color and fresh, with 2021 PSAG certificate ("previously hinged with light vertical bend"), graded "90J og PH" * Catalog #240 | Price Realized $575.00 |
 | Lot #93 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 50c slate blue, plate proof on card, block of four, v.f., PCatalog #240P4 Catalog Value $480 | Price Realized $130.00 |
 | Lot #94 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $1 salmon, l.h., well centered, natural inclusion, v.f., with 2021 PSAG certificate, * Catalog #241 Catalog Value $1,000 | Price Realized $400.00 |
 | Lot #95 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $1 salmon, used, well centered with wide margins, tiny pinhole, v.f. appearance, O Catalog #241 Catalog Value $525 | Unsold |
 | Lot #96 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $1 salmon, tied by machine cancel on coverfront addressed to Germany, with New York cds alongside, fine, O Catalog #241 Catalog Value $525 | Price Realized $210.00 |
 | Lot #97 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $1 salmon, used on registered cover sent from New York to Bremen, Germany, tied by New York registration postmark with "1.31.1894" departure alongside, with Bremen (2.9) arrival on reverse, some very faint perf. stains, otherwise fine, Catalog #241 Catalog Value $1,800 | Price Realized $750.00 |
 | Lot #98 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $1 salmon, used on registered cover from Lyman, MD to St. Helena, CA, tied by concentric rings cancel, with March 7, 1894 departure alongside, some light perf. stains, otherwise fine, Catalog #241 Catalog Value $1,800 | Price Realized $750.00 |
 | Lot #99 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, l.h., well centered, slightly blunted perfs at upper right, fresh and v.f., with handstamped guarantee mark on back, * Catalog #242 Catalog Value $1,050 | Price Realized $450.00 |
 | Lot #100 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, disturbed original gum, well centered, with 1991 PFC stating "reperforated at right", still presentable and fine stamp, * Catalog #242 Catalog Value $1,050 | Price Realized $240.00 |
 | Lot #101 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, unused without gum, tiny thin, fine appearance (catalogued as unused without gum) (*) Catalog #242 Catalog Value $500 | Unsold |
 | Lot #102 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, bottom sheet margin part imprint single, used, with minor creases in selvage only, stamp fine or better, with 2021 PSAG certificate, O Catalog #242 Catalog Value $525 | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #103 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, tied by Chicago (Dec. 13, 1893) cds and numeral "12" obliterator on Charles Scribner's Sons Publishers cover addressed to Oak Park, IL, some usual cover wear, fine, Catalog #242 Catalog Value $1,900 | Price Realized $900.00 |
 | Lot #104 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $3 yellow green, disturbed gum showing offsets on back, minute flaws, fine appearance, * Catalog #243 Catalog Value $1,400 | Price Realized $300.00 |
 | Lot #105 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $3 yellow green, neat face free cancel, well centered, beautiful color, with 1986 PFC and 2015 PSAG certificate, the latter graded "90" (SMQ $1,900) O Catalog #243 | Unsold |
 | Lot #106 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $3 yellow green, neat cds at right, well centered, deep color and fresh, v.f., with 1987 PFC, also 2021 PSAG certificate graded "90 used" O Catalog #243 | Unsold |
 | Lot #107 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $4 crimson lake, small h.r., well centered with wide margins, fresh color, with 2021 PFC graded "XF 90" (SMQ $4,150) * Catalog #244 | Unsold |
 | Lot #108 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $4 black, die essay on india on card, showing incomplete engraving of Isabella, with blank circle for Columbus vignette, v.f., quite possibly unique, E Catalog #244-E3 Catalog Value $3,000 | Price Realized $3,250.00 |
 | Lot #109 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $4 black brown, die essay on india on card, 70x58mm, h.r. and pencil notations on back, some very faint toned spots, still v.f. and seldom seen essay, E Catalog #244-E8 Catalog Value $2,000 | Price Realized $1,800.00 |
 | Lot #110 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $4 crimson lake, $5 black, each handstamped "Muestra", h.r., fine and scarce S Catalog #244S,245S | Price Realized $950.00 |
 | Lot #111 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $5 black, h.r., faint thin at top, fresh, fine appearing example of this high value Columbian, * Catalog #245 Catalog Value $2,300 | Price Realized $750.00 |
 | Lot #112 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $5 black, h.r., fresh and fine, with 2019 PSE certificate, * Catalog #245 Catalog Value $2,300 | Unsold |
 | Lot #113 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $5 black, unused without gum, well centered, tiny thins, v.f. appearance, (*) Catalog #245 Catalog Value $1,150 | Price Realized $500.00 |
 | Lot #114 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $5 black, left margin part imprint single, unused without gum, well centered with wide, even margins, v.f., (*) Catalog #245 Catalog Value $1,150 | Price Realized $900.00 |
 | Lot #115 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $5 black, unused without gum, large margins all around, minor flaws, v.f. appearance, (*) Catalog #245 Catalog Value $1,150 | Price Realized $475.00 |
 | Lot #116 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $5 black, unused (regummed), minute flaws, good color, fine appearance, (*) Catalog #245 Catalog Value $1,150 | Price Realized $525.00 |
