Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
August 9-10, 2022
Cherrystone is pleased to present our Summer auction taking place on August 9-10, 2022, featuring Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World. This sale contains 1,283 lots, with notable United States, Great Britain and British Commonwealth, numerous European countries, with Austria, Belgium, France & Colonies, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Colonies, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Switzerland. From Asia there are selections of China, Laos and Vietnam. South American countries are also well represented, with a good showing of Inverted Centers from all parts of the globe. There and numerous flight covers and large lots and collections. Please note there are no printed catalogues for this auction.
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #8009 United States 1861-68 Issues 1861 3c pigeon blood pink, single on cover (contents enclosed) from Philadelphia to Brooklyn, cover with small tear at left, stamp well centered and fine, with 2001 PFC (catalogue value for used off cover is $4,250)  Catalog #64a Catalog Value $4,750 | Price Realized $2,200.00 |
 | Lot #8010 United States 1861-68 Issues 1861 Premiere Gravure, August issue, 3c brown rose, block of four, bright color, original gum, fine and scarce multiple, with 2004 PFC (formerly Scott 56, catalogued as four singles)  *Catalog #65-E15h Catalog Value $2,200 | Price Realized $1,400.00 |
 | Lot #8011 United States 1861-68 Issues 1861 24c violet, unused with full original gum, well centered for this difficult issue, with large margins, rich color, fresh and fine example of this rare stamp, seldom offered in any condition, with 2002 PFC, * Catalog #70c Catalog Value $35,000 | Unsold |
 | Lot #8012 United States 1861-68 Issues 1861 2c black, die II, small die proof from the Roosevelt Album, expertly removed from gray card, v.f., P Catalog #73aP2 Catalog Value $1,300 | Price Realized $475.00 |
 | Lot #8013 United States 1861-68 Issues 1868 Vignette of Washington, unshaded background, die in black on white glazed paper, card backing removed, v.f. E Catalog #79-E37c | Unsold |
