USAstamps Unused VF-XF US 1873 Justice Dept Scott O26 OG MNH Rare Gem

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

O26

Stamp Type

Officials

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

VF/XF

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1873

Item Description

Condition: Please read description.

"Item Description"
This sale is for a us stamp(s) scott(s) o26 mnh. Vf-extra fine from 1873. Very rare stamp with $975 cat value, and comes with eugene's dealer card. This item was acquired from a famous dealer and auctioneer eugene costales.

Eugene N. Costales
(august 19, 1894 – november 2, 1984) new york city

Costales was a famous dealer, auctioneer, cataloger and philatelic advisor of and about stamps of the united states. He entered the stamp business in 1909 and joined the scott stamp and coin co. In 1916. From then until 1926, he assisted jonh n. In editing the scott catalogs. In 1923, he became the first editor of the new _scott specialized catalogue of united states stamps_, continuing until 1926 when he left the company. He was to resume this task for scott publications in 1955, and remained its advisor and pricer until 1971.

In 1932, Costales founded his own stamp company, and began holding auctions in 1942. Among his 61 auctions were portions of the Col. E.H.R. Green collection and the important U.S. collections of Henry B. Close and E.F. Gore. His sales included important sales of U.S. covers, especially western covers. In 1950 Costales sold a portion of the Alfred F. collection, including a selection of western covers and franks.

In 1952, Costales donated a part of his philatelic library to the Smithsonian Institution. In 1955 he joined Scott Publications and resumed his editing of its U.S. specialized catalog. He was, from 1955 to 1971, the pricing editor for Scott's _Standard Catalogue_.
“Gene” served as expert for the APS for many years, and served the ASDA in many capacities. He was an active member of the Collectors Club of New York and many other societies. In 1982, the Philatelic Foundation presented him with its award “for Meritorious Service to Philately” (now called the Neinken Medal). In 1983, the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society awarded him the Dr. Carroll Chase Cup for his establishing the _Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps_. Costales received the Luff Award in 1974 for Exceptional Contributions to Philately.

Terms of Sale

All sales are final unless "Not As Described" I will accept return for any item not as described and I will pay for the return shipping cost. As you may know returns are costly on the seller so please check pictures or ask any question before bid or buy.
Each stamp is unique so I will never use a stock photo.
You will receive the item showing in the picture. I will try to describe the item as much as I can but as we all know is impossible to describe perfectly every detail, please review the pictures before bidding and you can ask any question, you will receive an answer as soon as possible.

FYI
OG: Original Gum
MNH: Mint Never Hinged
MLH: Mint Light Hinged
Mvlh: Mint Very Light Hinged
MHR: Mint Hinge Remnant
MNG: Mint No Gum
RG: Re-gummed
Nagai: No Gum As Issued
Used: Cancelled, Used

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Seller Information

Seller

pinaculo (852)

Registered Since

07/22/2011

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Store

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Item Location

Michigan, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Item Weight

0 Lbs 3 oz

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Money Back - Returns Accepted within 30 Days (Seller pays Shipping Cost)