Sale 904 — Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 10 December, 2005
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, the 1c 1875 Re-issue is considerably more difficult to find in superb condition than its 1880 Special Printing counterpart, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Unused (traces of original gum), bright color, choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, small h.r., vivid shade and perfectly centered within wide balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE BEST-CENTERED AND FRESHEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.
Only 1,947 sold.
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Unused (no gum), choice centering, rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFULLY-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1995 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and exceptionally well-centered, deep rich colorVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE VALUE.
Only 1,947 sold
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2002 P.S.E. certificate
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, bright colors, enormous marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1957 and 2000 P.F. certificates and 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP.
With 2003 P.F. certificate
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged