3d. olive bistre Kangaroo Die I with the watermark of the narrow crown and narrow ‘A’ in a marginal block of four. Fresh, immaculate mint never hinged. This is so fresh as to earn the distinction of being marvelous. Our Price: $285.
Category Archive: Weekly Features
Apr
16
Penny Passage – Weekly Feature #425
The 1864 Penny Reds have an enduring popularity. In its day and for more than fifty years a penny would secure the passage of a letter. This year our government will cease the minting of the penny, the Passage of the Penny, if you will, and it takes more than 60 to mail a letter. Here is …
Mar
28
Remarkable Re-entry – Weekly Feature #424
7¢ Airmail featuring a Goose in flight with perforations for Official use in a vertical strip of three with an interesting unlisted major re-entry on the left side of the top two stamps. This re-entry is very similar to the scarce listed double frameline on the right side, found only in row #5 in a …
Mar
23
Collections
We have added a new page to highlight the larger collections we have for sale in our on-line shopping cart. Items range from modest beginner collections of a few dozens to multiple volumes with substantial albums. Check the page to see more.
Mar
12
Victorian Variety — Weekly Feature #423
Late in the run of the Large Queens Series a variety was issued in the 15¢. The 1874 Victoria 15¢ Large Queen in greyish purple, perf. 11.5/12. Used with a bold fancy cork cancel and intact perforations. A scarce large Queen, made all the more interesting by being a sound Very Fine. Our Price $350. …