Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
1c Buff (112). Slightly disturbed original gum described as "original gum" on accompanying certificate, bright color, Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
2c Brown (113). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, crisp impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Original gum, tiny h.r., bright shade on crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 1998 P.F. certificate for block of four
6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful color, exceptionally well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE -- ONE OF THE MORE DIFFICULT VALUES OF THE SET TO FIND IN THIS BRILLIANT CONDITION.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow (116). Original gum, vibrant shade, clear grill pointsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
12c Green (117). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, intense shade and impression, wider margins than usualVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1991 P.F. and 2000 P.S.E. certificates
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Original gum, lightly hinged, unusually choice centering with wide margins, sharp impressions with perfectly aligned vignette and frame, bright colors and overall freshness rarely encountered in this issueEXTREMELY FINE. THE 15-CENT 1869 TYPE I IS VERY RARE IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. A SPECTACULAR STAMP AND CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
The 15c Type I comes from the first 1869 printing; in May 1869 the 15c went to press using the second frame plate, which produced Type II. In a condition census, both Type I and II would show similar numbers known in the top tier of original-gum condition -- probably 8 to 10 of each. However, Type I is generally a rarer stamp and carries a much higher Scott Catalogue value
With 2000 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I, Without Grill (118a). Original gum, well-centered with wide margins all around, beautiful proof-like colors and impressions, fresh and bright paper, small adherence on gumEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL.
Our survey of the Philatelic Foundation records shows 23 examples have been certified as genuine, of which approximately half have faults.
With 2000 P.F. certificate.
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Original gum, choice centering, deep rich colors and sharp impressions, remarkably freshEXTREMELY FINE. THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 ISSUE IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
24c Green & Violet (120). Original gum, lightly hinged, strong grill impression, rich colors on bright paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. SCARCE IN THIS SUPERIOR GRADE.
The 24c 1869 Pictorial is readily available in original-gum condition. However, choice centering and soundness are elusive qualities among examples of this issue. This stamp has color, centering and margins that appear more like its re-issue counterpart.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Original gum, fresh and bright colors, crisp impressionsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. REMARKABLY BRIGHT AND FRESH COLORS.
With 1981 and 2000 P.F. certificates
90c Carmine & Black (122). Original gum, rich colors, detailed impressionsA FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PITCORIAL ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate