The APS Sale

Revenue, 1864, First Issue, 10¢ Proprietary, perf'd, complete sheet of 170 (17 x 10), pen precancels, original gum, h.r., with selvage all around except below part of two stamps at bottom, with Butler, Carpenter imprint at bottom, some faults to be expected in such a large multiple including some perf separations sensibly reinforced, few light creases etc., otherwise F.-V.F., ex-Cunliffe, Curtis .

Scott No. R38c   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $4,625.

THIS IS THE LARGEST POSSIBLE MULTIPLE AND THE ONLY SHEET RECORDED.

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 60¢ Inland Exchange, imperf., strip of 15 with right selvage, vibrant color, each with neat ms. "Oct. 3, 1863" cancel, faults including horizontal crease and a few positions with small tears, F.-V.F. appearance.

Scott No. R64a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $2,920 as pairs and single.

THE LARGEST RECORDED USED MULTIPLE.

Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $1.50 Inland Exchange, imperf., block of 58 comprising two blocks of 24 and a block of ten, large margins to just in at bottom of bottom block of 24, faint manuscript cancels indicate all were likely used on the same document or on the same day, few flaws including creases and small tears, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of ten, the block of ten and one block of 24 ex Cunliffe, the other block of 24 ex Weill sale, reunited by Curtis, ex-Curtis .

Scott No. R78a ; $7,400 as blocks and pairs  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, 2¢ pale blue & black, trial color plate proof on bond paper, complete sheet of 210 (14 x 15), selvage all around including papermaker's patent imprint at right and Jos. R. Carpenter imprint and plate no. 9A at left, matching small pieces out at top and bottom in selvage only and with small almost matching tears from removal process, some usual creasing, Very Fine, a rare sheet and impressive exhibition item.

Scott No. R104TC5a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $12,600.

Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $1.60 blue & black, plate proof on card, complete sheet of 90 with imprint and double plate no. 24 at bottom and imprint at top, strong colors, full untrimmed selvage with right having light stain and edge tear that could be trimmed, Very Fine and attractive.

Scott No. R121P4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $5,820 + as singles.

Documentary, 1871, Third Issue, 2¢ orange & black, center inverted, without gum, bright color, centered top left, Fine.

Scott No. R135b   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $425.

Documentary, 1874, Fourth Issue, 2¢ orange & black on green, center inverted, o.g., centered left, Fine and scarce.

Scott No. R151a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $800.

Federal Duck Stamp, 1935, $1 Canvasbacks, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered, rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF 85.

Scott No. RW2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $700.