This famous auction firm specializes in postal history as well as rare stamps. Having a profound history dating back to 1930, this auction house has built a solid reputation. It provides collectors all over the world with prestigious postal items sales. Judging by the lots represented at this event, it is expected to be great. We've selected the most interesting ones to include in our review.
A superb, new instance of the Inverted Jenny, the most well-known stamp rare in the world: 24¢ Carmine Rose and Blue, Center Inverted (C3A). Beautifully centered, gum never hinged. Estimated price: 300,000 USD
This is a wonderful temporary stamp of a postmaster from Alexandria. It has perfect shape and a flawless provenance. True rarity: only six of them exist. Circular shape, uncancelled. Estimated price: 300,000 USD
Incredibly rare Millbury postmaster's provisional stamp. The picture of George Washington in the style of a cartoon was probably influenced by the temporary stamp of the NY postmaster. Original gum, little hinges, vertical watermark. Estimated price: 150,000 USD
The sole unused margin stamp in the corner of the paper, 10¢ St. Louis "Bears". It is on greenish paper with original gum. Perfect condition, a tiny spot touches the bottom frameline. Faint diagonal crease at the lower right corner. Estimated price: 100,000 USD
5¢ Black, Se-Tenant Pair, NY. Vertical, unused; bottom stamp showing two small tears and remnants of ink in Washington's cravat. Estimated price: 75,000 USD
One of the rarest stamps: the Franklin Carrier Reprint. Scott LO4, collectors can only obtain one pair and one single with special printing. A few small perforations to the left, but otherwise fine. Estimated price: 20,000 USD
