Sale 1077 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 July, 2014
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
113
1c Buff (112). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely fresh color, minor light gum bend, Very Fine
650
190
114
2c Brown (113). Deep rich color, almost perfect centering, light cork Leaf cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
90
550
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6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color on crisp paperVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
2,750
1,900
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10c Yellow (116). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF TH 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2002 and 2014 P.F. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85)
2,000
2,600
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12c Green (117). Wide margins and choice centering, light cork Leaf cancel, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
140
400
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12c Green (117). Three used singles, rich colors, neat cancels, one reperfed, others Very Fine
420
200
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Deep rich colors, light strike of blue cancel, Very Fine, some manuscript on back
875
225
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24c Green & Violet (120). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1985, 2005 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates
8,000
5,250
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24c Green & Violet (120). Unused (no gum), brilliant colors, fresh and Fine, ultramarine backstamp, with 1986 P.F. certificate
2,800
700
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24c Green & Violet (120). Rich colors, unobtrusive cork cancel, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate
700
850
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124
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Cancelled by clear strike of French Anchor in Diamond of Dots, Fine and very scarce, small purple dealer's backstamp
850
500
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Rich colors, bold strike of cork cancel, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Last offered in our Sale 690 in 1988.
2,100
1,900
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Rich colors, cork cancel, reperfed, Fine appearance
2,100
375
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