Sale 1391 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 October, 2026
Category — Specialized Private Die Proprietary Issues: Medicine Companies, Letters F thru K
Fleming Bros. Liver Pills, 1c Black, Old Paper (RS89a). Margins all around, some faults including small tear, light creases and small thin spots
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT BLACK FLEMING BROS. LIVER PILLS ISSUE.
Only thirteen are recorded in the Aldrich Book. Of these, ten are faulty with the general quality described as being "poor".
Fleming Bros. Liver Pills, 1c Blue, Experimental Silk Paper (RS90e). Three large margins, just in at left, completely sound, fresh and Fine, a rare stamp, we have offered only one other since keeping computerized records (in our Inman sale), with note from Eric Jackson
Fleming Bros. Liver Pills, 1c Ultramarine, Old Paper (RS90u). Bright color, large margins to clear, thinned spot at upper left
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE FLEMING BROTHERS LIVER PILLS ONE-CENT ULTRAMARINE.
This is only the third example we have offered since keeping computerized records. With 2021 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2021 PF No. 577767 View Cert
G. G. Green, 3c Black, USIR Watermark, Tête-Bêche Pair (RS92h). Crisp impressions, small thin spots, one with small scuff by "U.S.", otherwise Fine and rare, only 8 are recorded in Aldrich book which also questions whether these are genuine
Dr. Harter & Co., 1c Black, Approval Die Proof (RS97-E). On 50 x 64mm India with manuscript "Office of Int. ? June 9/70 approved C. Delano Commissioner", mounted on Joyce album page and photostat from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book detailing instructions for design, also with second Joyce album page with original page from Butler, Carpenter dated March 11, 1870 with manuscript "Transferred to Harter Medicine Co. per official letter Nov. 11, 1873", some faults including adhesive staining, otherwise Very Fine, unique, ex Deats and Joyce
Dr. Harter & Co., 1c Black, Experimental Silk Paper (RS97e). Showing couple small blue silk fibers, choice centering, detailed impression, thin spot, expertly sealed tear
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE DR. HARTER & CO. ON EXPERIMENTAL SILK PAPER. WE HAVE ONLY OFFERED ONE OTHER SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
Reportedly ex Hind. Signed E. Stern and with backstamp. The only other example we have offered is ex Inman and Ambassador Middendorf.
Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black, Old Paper (RS99a). Scissors-separated trimming some, some thins and creases, small tear, Fine appearance, only 26 recorded in the Aldrich census, most of which are off-center and faulty
Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black, Pink Paper (RS99c). With captured imprint at right, detailed impression, small thins, sealed tears at right and some toning on back, still Fine and scarce with only 31 examples recorded in Aldrich book, of which at least 20 have faults, with 2018 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2018 PF No. 549622 View Cert
Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black, USIR Watermark (RS99d). Strong impression, thin spot and a couple trivial creases, Fine appearing example of this scarce issue, only 22 recorded in Aldrich book
Dr. S. B. Hartman & Co., 6c Black, Old Paper (RS100a). Intense shade, few faults including creases and toned spot, Very Fine appearance, only 33 are recorded in the Aldrich book
E. T. Hazeltine, 4c Black, Old Paper (RS103a). Choice centering, detailed impression on bright paper, light vertical crease at right, appears Very Fine, only 28 are recorded in the Aldrich book, ex Tolman, "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2012 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2012 PF No. 508104 View Cert
E. T. Hazeltine, 4c Black, Old Paper, Imperforate (RS103ai). Single, huge margins to just in including part of adjoining stamp at top, few faults including thinned and light creases, Fine appearance and rare, Very Fine appearance, the Aldrich census records only five pairs, the Joyce sale only had a single and Lilly did not have any, this is the second single we have offered since keeping computerized records (the other ex Inman), Scott value as half a pair $1,500
H. T. Helmbold, 6c Large Die Essays on Thin Card (RS109var-E). Group of five different colors, approximately 92 x 32mm, design only partly completed with background blank and most of design only shaded, some minor toning specks or spot on a couple, Very Fine group, the essay design was never used and is unlisted in Scott
A. L. Helmbold, 4c Black, Silk and Pink Papers (RS111b-RS111c). First with original gum, huge margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1987 P.F. certificate, second also with choice centering, thin spot at bottom, appears Extremely Fine
Certificate
1987 PF No. 0176807 View Cert
John F. Henry, 2c Violet, Old Paper (RS112a). Bright color, few thins, tear, appears Fine, scarce, only 34 are recorded in the Aldrich book and less than ten are sound
John F. Henry, 2c Blue, Pink Paper (RS115c). Gorgeous wide margins and choice centering, deep rich color, inconsequential light corner crease at bottom right, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, ex "Scarsdale" and Ambassador Middendorf
John F. Henry, 4c Red, Experimental Silk Paper (RS116e). Radiant color, showing few small blue silk fibers, thin spot, Very Fine appearance, surprisingly scarce, with note from Eric Jackson
Herrick's Pills & Plasters, 1c Red, Experimental Silk Paper (RS118e). Showing few silk fibers, rich color, filled thin, corner crease
ALMOST FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS EXPERIMENTAL SILK PAPER. PERHAPS 2-3 ARE KNOWN.
We have offered only one other since keeping computerized records (ex Inman and Ambassador Middendorf). The other example has perfs clipped at top left. The P.F. has certified only that stamp and the one offered here.
With 2026 P.F. certificate.
Certificate
2026 PF No. 627115 View Cert
J. E. Hetherington, 2c Black, Watermarked (RS120d). Original gum, h.r., choice centering with well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, scarce with original gum, only 36 are recorded in Aldrich book, ex Tolman and "Scarsdale", with 2012 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2012 PF No. 508375 View Cert
J. E. Hetherington, 3c Black, USIR Watermark, Imperforate Pair (RS121di). Large margins all around, crisp impression, tiny toned spot in right stamp below "New", otherwise Extremely Fine, only 23 are recorded in Aldrich book, we have offered only four others since keeping computerized records, ex "Scarsdale", with 2006 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2006 PF No. 440476 View Cert
Hiscox & Co., 4c Black, USIR Watermark (RS123d). Detailed impression, few faults including thin spots and pulled perf at left, otherwise Very Fine, only 15 are recorded in the Aldrich census
Holloway's Pills and Ointment, 1c Blue, Old Paper (RS125a). Horizontal pair, full to clear margins, just touching at top left, deep color, each stamp with a large sealed tear, Fine appearance, only 43 are recorded in Aldrich book and only a tiny number of pairs exist, Scott value as singles
S. D. Howe, 4c Blue, Silk Paper (RS134b). Choice centering, bright shade, single soiled perf at top left, Very Fine, scarce in essentially sound and centered condition, ex Tolman, "Scarsdale" and Inman, with 2012 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2012 PF No. 508105 View Cert
C. E. Hull & Co., 1c Black, Old Paper (RS138a). Choice centering, tiny thin spot, Very Fineappearance
T. J. Husband, 2c Violet, Old Paper (RS139a). Margins to in, rich color, small thin spots, Fine appearance, scarce, the Aldrich census contains just 25 examples
James A. Jackson & Co., 4c Green, Old Paper (RS143a). Deep rich color, few wrinkles and toned spots, otherwise Fine, only 20 are recorded in the Aldrich book, the majority of which are faulty
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 1c Blue, Old Paper, Perforated (RS144ap). Rich color, centered to left, couple faint toned spots are negligible, otherwise Fine and rare, only 17 are recorded in the Aldrich book, of which at least 13 are faulty, this is only the third we have offered since keeping computerized records (one in 2005 and one in the 2017 Inman sale)
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 1c Blue, Silk Paper, Imperforate (RS144b). Large and even margins, deep rich color
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE D. JAYNE & SON ONE-CENT BLUE IMPERFORATE ISSUE ON SILK PAPER.
Only 17 are recorded in the Aldrich book and perhaps eight are sound. Ex Tolman, Inman and "Penguin". With 2007 P.F. certificate.
Certificate
2007 PF No. 448856 View Cert
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 2c Black, USIR Watermark, Imperforate (RS145d). Large margins all around, detailed impression, completely sound, Very Fine and choice, only seventeen are recorded in the Aldrich book, with only eight potentially sound, small "GSD" backstamp
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 4c Green, Silk Paper (RS146b). Large margins to clear, deep rich color, completely sound
VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT GREEN D. JAYNE & SON IMPERFORATE ISSUE ON SILK PAPER. ONLY SIXTEEN COPIES ARE RECORDED IN THE ALDRICH CENSUS.
With 2021 P.F. certificate.
Certificate
2021 PF No. 574258 View Cert
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 4c Green, Pink Paper (RS146c). Large margins to barely touched at left, rich color, some slight offset on back, Very Fine, only 28 are recorded in the Aldrich book, signed E. Stern
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 2c Black, Pink Paper, Perforated and Die Cut (RS148cp). Intense shade on deep pink paper, perfs separated at left so it appears cut in, completely sound, Very Fine and very rare, this is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records, with 2022 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2022 PF No. 584826 View Cert
Dr. D. Jayne & Son, 2c Black, Die Cut, Experimental Silk Paper (RS148e). Couple clear silk threads, faults, including small hole, thin and tiny tear, still appears Fine, a scarcer issue than the modest catalogue value would imply, ex "Scarsdale", with 2012 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2012 PF No. 508107 View Cert
J. B. Kelly & Co., 4c Black, Old Paper (RS153a). Large and even margins, natural pre-printing paperfold at lower right, faint pressed-out creases, Very Fine appearance, only 19 are recorded in the Aldrich census and approximately half are potentially sound, the example offered here has superior margins to many
Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, 4c Blue, Old Paper (RS159a). Radiant color, few faults, including thin spots, wrinkling and small tear
FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT BLUE KERR ISSUE ON OLD PAPER. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL MEDICINE STAMPS.
Only 7 are recorded in the Aldrich census. Of these only 3 are reported as sound or potentially sound. We have offered only one other since keeping computerized records. With 1978 P.F. certificate.
Certificate
1978 PF No. 66357 View Cert
Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, 6c Black, Old Paper (RS160a). Intense shade, small tear at bottom left, light creases, some minor soiling, appears Very Fine, only 31 are recorded in the Aldrich book of which at least 19 are faulty, ex Tolman