Sale 1077 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 July, 2014
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
127
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Choice margins and centering, intense shade and impression, light strike of registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine
400
600
128
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Unused (no gum), pretty blue shade on fresh white paper, Very Fine, ex Hillmer, with 1970 A.P.S. certificate
2,500
1,600
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10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Rich color, well-struck New York oval registry cancel, Very Fine and choice, scarce in used condition, with 1962 P.F. certificate
2,000
1,300
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12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of duplex cancel, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
The 12c 1869 Pictorial Re-issue is the second rarest of the set in used condition (the 3c is the rarest). The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies, and SMQ estimates 20 extant.
3,250
6,750
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Intense colors and impressions, unobtrusive oval registry cancels, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, an attractive stamp
1,250
1,200
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24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, intense shade and impression, some toning at lower left from gum, otherwise Very Fine
2,100
1,200
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30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense colors and detailed impressions, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1982 P.F. certificate
2,500
2,000
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30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, large h.r., rich colors, Fine and attractive
2,500
800
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30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Deep rich colors on bright paper, cancelled by bold New York oval registry and red crayon at lower leftVERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 are known used. Our experience has been that many are either off-center or have small faults.
3,000
3,000
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90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, brilliant colors on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A LOVELY WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1978 and 2012 P.F. certificates
3,750
4,250
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90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), exceptionally well-centered with Jumbo margins, gorgeous colors, thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance, beautiful despite the flaw
1,500
750
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