Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 57

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Encased Postage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1769		Unlisted Trial Specimen. 1851 Two-Cent Internal Revenue Stamp, in a TAKE AYER's PILLS case. Gem About New with nearly full original silvering! Apparently, unknown to exist but for this specimen. The 2¢ stamp is a vivid orange with lovely, incredibly clear mica except for some insignificent natural light crazing above Washington's head. Both the obverse and reverse of the case exhibits considerable original silvering that is slightly worn off at the edges and highpoints of the lettering. The rims are sound and clear of marks. As stated in the provenance noted below: A magnificent Rarity that is extensively discussed by Slabaugh in the Hewitt catalog. He addresses knowing of another 1851 2¢ Internal Revenue Stamp used with a Drank's Plantation Bitters reverse. he explains that there are several other experimental pieces known using other denominations of stamps and other reverses. Mosts of these pieces were in a collection purchased in 1884 by the Scovill manufacturing Company and it was later given to the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Ct…Slabaugh continues, that since the records of the company were destroyed by a fire in 1881, it has not been possible to ascertain just what all denominations and quantities Gault had for for different issues. Also accompanied by a letter from Dana A. Linett, president of Early American Numismatics, ascertaining its authenticity and orginallity. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex Early American Numismatics, Jan. 22, 1988, lot 287 (11,500.). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1770		1¢ Encased Postage. Ayer's "Take Ayer's Pills". . Fr-EP-3. . KL-EPS12. HB-17. Sc-EP8. The untampered case grades Extremely Fine with traces of original silvering on the reverse. The 1¢ Franklin is bright blue and the mica has a few minor hairlines and some minor crazing. Overall, quite choice. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 1771		2¢ Encased Postage. Gault, J. . Fr-EP-31. . KL-EPS100. HB-128. Sc-EP94. This J. Gault 2¢ "Black Jack" is a legendary rarity in the encased postage series. One of only three known to exist! This is the famous Arnold Pearle specimen as shown in the Hewitt Numismatic Information Booklette, by Arlie R. Slabaugh. The case is fully Very Fine or better and is exceptionally original and a lovely chestnut brown in color. A tiny nick is located on the right obverse tab and is mentioned for identification. The mica has a natural flaw line and a few minor crazed areas. The stamp is a rich black color clearly exhibiting all details. One of the most fantastic rarities offered in this area of numismatics and is destined for the ultimate collection. As stated in the provenance noted below: It is widely believed that the J. Gault denomination series were made to be used as his first trade samples to be shown to merchants and prospective buyers of his coinage. The 2¢ Black Jack is not part of his original samples set and for some unknown reason was never sold to any final user. Other experimental stamps, includidng some from the 1851 series were made as trial pieces. All are virtually unique unto themselves and excessively rare Also accompanied by a letter from Dana A. Linett, president of Early American Numismatics, ascertaining its authenticity and orginallity. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex Early American Numismatics, Jan. 22, 1988, lot 286 ($10,250.). Prior, Arnold Pearle collection, Stack's Dec. 6, 1969, lot 980. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 1772		3¢ Encased Postage. Burnett's Cocoaine Kalliston. . Fr-EP-39. . KL-EPS55. HB-74. Sc-EP45. This "Cocoaine" encased postage issue is among the most popular in the entire series. The case grades Very Fine or better and is absoutely authentic and untampered holding the 3¢ Washington postage stamp. The mica has a few minor crazed areas as normally seen. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1773		5¢ Encased Postage. Kirkpatrick & Gault. . Fr-EP-83. . KL-EPS134. HB-162. Sc-EP115. The untampered case grades Extremely Fine with traces of original silvering on the reverse. The 5¢ red-brown Jefferson stamp appears intact. The mica shows normal crazing. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex Early American Numismatics, 5-19-88, lot 107 ($750.). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 1774		27¢ Encased Postage in a Feuchtwanger brass strip. . Fr-EP-95b. . Sc-EP180. Rare and unusual with the mica exhibiting the normal allotment of crazing. An overall grade of Very Fine or better seems appropriate. Estimated Value $700 - 800. Ex Early American Numismatics, 5-19-88, lot 161 ($750.). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920