Sale 1116 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 16-17 December, 2015
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3192
1c Buff, 2c Brown, Re-Issue (123, 124). Unused (no gum), rich colors, 1c reperfed at right, both have red backstamps, Fine-Very Fine appearance
490
225
3193
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Bold color, registry oval cancel, short perfs at bottom, otherwise Fine, with 1974 P.F. certificate
3,250
750
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6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Bright color, neat registry oval cancel, rounded corner at bottom left, few small perf creases at right, otherwise Fine, scarce in used condition
3,250
500
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6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Two used singles, each with clear registry oval cancel, faults and toned, otherwise Fine, scarce in used condition
6,500
900
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Part original gum described on accompanying certificate as original gum, deep rich colors, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. certificate
1,350
750
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Unused (no gum), almost perfectly centered, beautiful rich colors and impressions, dealer's light red backstamps, Extremely Fine, for the collector who cares more about centering and freshness than gum, this is the ideal 15c 1869 Re-Issue stamp
600
500
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Deep rich colors and sharp impressions on fresh paper, light New York registry oval cancels, exceptionally wide and balanced margins, reperfed at top (not mentioned on certificate), Extremely Fine appearance, with 1972 P.F. certificate
1,250
800
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3200
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), nicely centered, rich colors, dealer's light red backstamps, Very Fine and choice
900
475
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30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, attractive centering and margins, bright and fresh colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2015 P.F. certificate
2,500
1,900
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30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, h.r., lovely rich colors, wide margins, Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate
2,500
1,300
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30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, lightly cancelledVERY 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.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate
2,900
2,300
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90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), gorgeous rich color and sharp vignette, dealer's red backstamp shows thru slightly, otherwise Fine
1,500
750
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1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Well-centered, bold circle of wedges and light circular datestamp cancels, rich color, Very Fine, this issue is not often seen used, with 1995 P.F. certificate
450
375
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