Sale 1384 — 2026 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 June, 2026
Category — Revenues thru Confederate States
$200.00 Red, Blue & Black, Second Issue, "Small Persian Rug" (R132). Rich colors, manuscript cancel and bold strike of blue "Wilkes Barre Coal & Iron Co. N.Y. Apr. 11, 1872" double-oval datestamp
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL STAMPS IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE BLUE HANDSTAMP CANCEL.
Both the Small and Large "Persian Rug" stamps were printed in sheets of one. Because of their size, the large number of perforations on each stamp, and the fact that they were used on documents which were frequently folded across the stamps, sound examples of the multicolored "Persian Rug" issues are extremely rare.
Only 446 of the small "Persian Rug" were issued. We have offered only five others with handstamp cancels in our sales since 1993 and our Rarities of the World sales since 1964, including three others with Wilkes Barre double ovals which were also used on this same date (two are sound). Of the two non-Wilkes Barre, one has a herringbone cancel and one has a light crease.
With 2004 P.F. certificate.
$500.00 Red Orange, Green & Black, Second Issue, "Large Persian Rug" (R133). Rich colors, clear "Consolidated Coal Co., Jany 1/72" manuscript cancel, completely sound
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE FAMOUS "LARGE PERSIAN RUG" STAMP, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL AND ELABORATELY ENGRAVED STAMPS IN ALL OF PHILATELY.
Only 210 were issued, and it is safe to say that most examples are faulty to some degree. A document exists from July 24, 1874, detailing the purchaser of each. Our census at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/R133 contains 87 examples.
Illustrated in Kingsley book (census no. 8-1). With 1990 P.F. certificate.
$5.00 Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB10a). Deep rich color, margins showing complete design elements all around, neat Feb. 1879 manuscript cancel, completely sound
FRESH AND VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 PROPRIETARY ISSUE ON VIOLET PAPER.
Examples of the $5.00 Proprietary Issue almost invariably have faults, due to the stamp's large size and the nature of its use. This example is the exception to the norm. The Kingsley book contains a table showing 2,109 stamps ordered and he records only 119 copies extant.
With 1966 P.F. certificate.
American Match Co., Cleveland O., 3c Black, Model (RO11-E). 144 x 50mm card with engraved portrait and eagle affixed and pencil sketch for the rest of the design, the pencil frame at left of design appears to have held an additional engraving at one point as there is glue residue, manuscript "Approved, E.A. Rollins, Commissioner" at bottom and "Returned to B&C by Commr. Inter Rev March 6 '69" at left, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by a photostat of the entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book, few creases
VERY FINE. A UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL MODEL FOR THE 3-CENT AMERICAN MATCH CO. RO11 DESIGN.
The portrait at center differs from the one used on the finished stamp. The portrait here is reportedly that of John Bull, while the finished design used the portrait of Enoch G. Selby, who was at one point president of the firm.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
A. Beecher & Sons, Westfield Conn., 1c Black, Pen and Pencil Model (RO23-E). On 57 x 62mm card, manuscript "Approved Dec. 2, 1864 Joseph Lewis commr.", mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the left side of the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book which notes "Transferred to Swift Courtney June 1, 1870-see files for official letters", photostat of right side of the order book, each corner clipped and small filing holes
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE PEN AND PENCIL SKETCH MODEL FOR THE A. BEECHER & SON ONE-CENT ISSUE, SCOTT RO23.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Byam, Carlton & Co., Boston Mass., 1c Black, Ink and Wash Model (RO55-E). 117 x 74mm card, engraved vignette facing right affixed and with pen drawing of all other parts of the design, blank panels at sides, manuscript "Approved Jany. 31, 1866 E.A. Rollins" at bottom left, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book
VERY FINE. A UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL MODEL FOR THE ONE-CENT BYAM, CARLTON & CO. RO55 WRAPPER.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
W. D. Curtis Matches, Oshkosh Wis., 1c Photographic Model (RO68-E). Sepia photo mounted on 56 x 60mm card with manuscript "April 30/69 approved C. Delano Commissioner" at bottom, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated Dec. 14, 1869, photostat of instruction page from other side of book
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVED PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY FOR THE W.D. CURTIS MATCHES ISSUE, SCOTT RO68.
Joyce notes the photo essay is slightly larger than the issued stamp. Ex Deats and Joyce.
Wm. Gates, Frankfort N.Y., 1c Black, Pencil Model (RO87-E). On 57 x 50mm card with engraved portrait of David Morehead and remarkably detailed drawing of frame with lettering, manuscript "July 6, 1864 approved Joseph Lewis Comm.", mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated June 3, 1864, detailing instructions for design, also with approval photostat from other side of entry book
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE PENCIL MODEL FOR THE FRAME OF THE WM. GATES ISSUE, SCOTT RO87.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
A. Goldback & Co., Richmond Va., 1c Green, Approval Die Proof (RO95-E). Stamp size and affixed to 60 x 74mm card with manuscript "Office of Internal Revenue June 25, 1874 Approved H.C. Rogers, Acting Commissioner" and "Imp. area 13/16th in", mounted on Joyce album page and with photostat of instruction page from other side of book, accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated April 29, 1874
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVED DESIGN FOR THE A. GOLDBACK & CO. PRIVATE DIE MATCH ISSUE, SCOTT RO95.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
New York Match Co., New York N.Y., 1c Black, Approval Proof (RO138-E). Trial Color proof, stamp size and affixed to 88 x 121mm card with large blue "Office of Int. (B) Rev. Oct. 18, 1869" double oval datestamp, manuscript "Approved C. Delano Commissioner" and with additional initials, also with manuscript "21/16 inches superficial area" at top, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated Aug. 31, 1869, the original entry with tear at right
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL CARD FOR THE ONE-CENT NEW YORK MATCH COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT RO138.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Demas Barnes & Co., New York N.Y., 4c Black, Approval Die Proof (RS26-E). 85 x 37mm, with manuscript "Approved Aug. 21/66 Thomas Harland Acting Commr.", light adhesive stains and small flaws, mounted on Joyce album page
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL PROOF FOR THE 4-CENT DEMAS BARNES & COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT RS26.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
W.T. Blow, St. Louis Mo., 1c Black, Ink and Pencil Model (RS31-E). On 74 x 53mm card, with few printed elements such as central eye and few labels pasted into place, manuscript "Same length, one sixteenth (1/16) of an inch narrower", also with manuscript "approved Joseph Lewis" at left, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated March 24, 1863
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE MODEL FOR THE ONE-CENT W.T. BLOW PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE STAMP, SCOTT RS31.
The issued stamp was a slightly different size and a slightly different design. Ex Deats and Joyce.
B. Bandreth, New York N.Y., 1c Black, Pencil Model (RS33-E). Detailed pencil drawing on 58 x 57mm card, manuscript "Approved E. McPherson Dep. Commissioner", mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated June 12, 1863
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE PENCIL DRAWING FOR THE SUGGESTED DESIGN OF THE B. BANDRETH PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE STAMP, RS33.
Ex Deats and Joyce. An excellent companion to the "Porous Plaster" approval offered in our 2025 Rarities sale, which shows the printed design.
B. Bandreth, New York N.Y., 1c Black, Approval Proof (RS35-E). Die proof on 60 x 72mm card with manuscript "Office of Internal Revenue March 4, 1875" and "Approved J.W. Douglas Commissioner" with additional initials and sizing information, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated Jan. 13, 1875, detailing instructions for design, also with approval photostat from other side of entry book
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL PROOF FOR THE ONE-CENT B. BRANDRETH "ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTER" MEDICINE STAMP, SCOTT RS35, WITH ORIGINAL BUTLER, CARPENTER & CO. ENTRY BOOK INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ISSUE.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Dr. C.F. Brown, New York N.Y., 1c Greenish Blue, Approval Die Proof (RS36-E). 33 x 40mm, some wrinkling, mounted on 52 x 57mm card, with manuscript "Office of Int. Revenue, July 30/70" at top and "Approved J.W. Douglas Acting Commissioner" at bottom, additional notation at right, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated May 11, 1870, toned area which roughly matches size of the approval, also with approval photostat from other side of entry book
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL PROOF FOR THE ONE-CENT DR. C.F. BROWN, SCOTT RS36.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
R.C. & C.S. Clark, Cleveland O., 4c Black, Approval Proof (RS58-E). Stamp size and tied by blue "Jos. R. Carpenter Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 26, 1873" double-circle datestamp on 101 x 49mm card, manuscript "Office Int. Revenue July 19, 1873" and "Approved B.J. Sweet Acting Commissioner" along with additional information on dimensions, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated June 5, 1873, detailing instructions for design, also with approval photostat from other side of entry book, few light toned spots
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL PROOF FOR THE R.C. & C.S. CLARK PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE ISSUE, SCOTT RS58.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Perry Davis & Son, Providence R.I., 2c Brown, Red, Ink and Watercolor Model, Photographic Model (RS76-E). Two items: first is paste-up of various parts of other stamps with vignette monogram drawn in with watercolor in background at center with pencil notations on 79 x 48mm card, second is photograph of suggested design which differs from issued stamp, mounted on 74 x 68mm card with manuscript "June 18/69 Approved for one cent in blue color, two purple, four brown" and signed by C. Delano, mounted on Joyce album page
VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE PAIR OF UNIQUE ESSAYS FOR THE PERRY DAVIS & SON PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE STAMP, RS76, SPECIFYING THE COLORS FOR THE THREE DENOMINATIONS.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Helmbold's, Philadelphia Pa., 2c, 3c Black, Approval Proof (RS106-E, RS107-E). 44 x 61mm with manuscript "2ct die changed to 3cts" at top, signed "E.A. Rollins" in black and "Com." and "Approved May 18 68" in magenta, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated May 8, 1868, also with approval photostat from other side of entry book
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL PROOF FOR THE 2-CENT AND 3-CENT HELMBOLD ISSUES, RS106 and RS107.
Since this design incorporates both the 2c (printed) and 3c (manuscript) denominations, we are counting it as a proof for both denominations (Scott RS106-E and RS107-E).
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Dr. Jas. C. Kerr, Cincinnati O., 6c Black, Pencil and Photo Model (RS160-E). 139 x 44mm card with pencil drawing of most of the design with photo of Dr. Kerr at center, manuscript "July 9/69 approved J.W. Douglas act'g Commissioner", mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated July 10, 1869, also with photostat from other side of entry book, few toned spots
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL ESSAY WITH A MAJORITY OF DESIGN SKETCHED OUT IN PENCIL.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Lyon Manufacturing Co., New York N.Y., 2c Black, Approval Die (RS168-E). Black die essay on India mounted on 88 x 56mm card with manuscript "Office of Internal Revenue, Washington Feby. 5, 1872, Approved J.W. Douglas Commissioner", mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated Jan. 10, 1872, also with photostat from other side of entry book, small toned spot
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL PROOF OF THE 2-CENT LYON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, RS168.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
A.L. Scovill & Co., Cincinnati O., 1c Black, Pencil Model (RS220-E). 123 x 62mm card with pencil sketch of a proposed design, many elements are incorporated into the final stamp but some different such as angles of denominations in corners, manuscript "Approved April 23, 1863 Joseph H. Lewis", mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated Dec. 5, 1863 which notes pricing for 1c and 4c denominations
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE PENCIL ESSAY WITH APPROVAL FOR THE A.L. SCOVILL & CO. PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE ISSUE, SCOTT RS220.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
John L. Thompson, Troy N.Y., 1c Black, Pencil Sketch Model (RS242-E). Pencil and ink model with few printed elements such as central eye and some lettering cut out and pasted into place, on 60 x 64mm card with manuscript "Office Int. Revenue Novembr 18, 1862" and "Approved subject to the regulations of this office G.S.B. Comr.", parts of card cut out by top right and bottom left corners of the design, mounted on Joyce album page and accompanied by original entry from the Butler, Carpenter & Co. order book dated Oct. 14, 1862
VERY FINE. THE UNIQUE APPROVAL ESSAY FOR THE JOHN L. THOMPSON PRIVATE DIE MEDICINE ISSUE, RS242, SIGNED AND APPROVED BY GEORGE BOUTWELL.
Ex Deats and Joyce.
Fredericksburg Va., 5c Blue on Thin Bluish (26X1). Large margins to just in at top right, tied by light strike of "Fredericksburg Va. Oct. 14" (1861) circular datestamp with day changed in manuscript to "15" on folded letter to John L. Brooke in Germanna P.O. Va., two vertical file folds including one affecting stamp, internal splits, stamp with few edge faults
FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT FREDERICKSBURG PROVISIONAL ON COVER.
CWPS census no. FRE-VA-A01-012. With 2006 P.F. certificate.
10c Blue, Frameline (10). Large margins all around showing complete framelines on all four sides, clear strike of "Mobile Ala. Aug. 13" (1863) double-circle datestamp, small spot of blue printer's ink at right
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES 10-CENT FRAMELINE ISSUE. RARE IN SOUND CONDITION WITH COMPLETE FRAMELINES ON ALL FOUR SIDES.
The defining characteristic of Scott 10 is the frameline between the stamps. The lines were engraved on the plate and served as a guide for the siderographer when aligning the transfers to make the plate. Each stamp shares framelines with the adjoining positions, so four-frameline copies are exceedingly rare.
With 1982 P.F. certificate.