Sale 1209 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 22-23 October, 2019
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Crisp impression on bright paper, bold strike of duplex cancel, completely soundVERY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
The 6c is the one of the rarest of the set in used condition. SMQ estimates that approximately 30 exist in used condition, which in our experience is a fairly accurate accounting.
With 2015 P.F. certificate (F-VF 75)
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, vivid color and detailed impression on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great eye appeal, with 1988 and 2004 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,750.00) -- only 80? We find P.S.E. consistently undergrades the asymmetrical 10c and 30c 1869 designs -- this is a solid 90+ stamp
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (regummed), incredibly well-centered, magnificent colors and impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. certificate as original gum. 2008 P.F. certificate as regummed no longer accompanies. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate as regummed (RG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00 as no gum)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, intense shades, centered to left but clear of design, fresh and Fine, with 1976 and 2011 P.F. certificates
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (regummed), rich colors and detailed impressions on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,000.00)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Deep rich colors on bright paper, light strike of magenta cancel, faint corner crease at bottom rightFINE APPEARANCE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WITH A MAGENTA CANCEL.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist and our own experience confirms this estimate. Most are either off-center or have small faults and nearly all have black cancels. A Power Search review found only two other used examples with any kind of colored cancel -- also a magenta/purple cork.
Ex Anderson and Ainsworth. With 1978 and 1992 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail with no premium for the colored cancel
1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue (133a). Without gum as issued, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate