Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Original gum, bright shade, well-balanced marginsFRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, SCOTT 123.
With 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90). With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,900.00). The P.F. is famously conservative on grading these issues. At P.S.E., only one grades higher (at 98)
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression on bright paper, unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2000 and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,450.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only five others
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, nicely centered, rich color on fresh paper, Very Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF 80; SMQ $700.00)
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, well-centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.
Original sales figures show that among the 1869 Pictorial Re-Issues, the 3c and 90c stamps accounted for the smallest number of units sold (1,406 and 1,356, respectively). Overall, the 1869s were popular with stamp collectors, far outselling the 1851-60 and 1861-66 Re-Issue sets. However, the 90c stamp's high denomination and the availability of ordinary 3c stamps limited demand. Today, both are rare, and handling over the years has not been kind to most of the surviving examples.
With 1977, 1990, 2003 and 2016 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $8,650.00). Only five stamps in the P.S.E. Population Report grade higher
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, rich color on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $2,500.00)
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Thin layer of gum covering much of the back, noted as "traces of o.g." on certificate, strong color, Very Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate, Scott value $1,900.00 as original gum, Scott value as no gum
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, vibrant color, Jumbo well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2001 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90). With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $4,500.00)
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, h.r., bright color, a couple slightly short perfs at right, appears Very Fine
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and detailed impression, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $5,250.00). Only five grade higher
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others.
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, lightly hinged, gorgeous colors and proof-like impressions, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins rarely seen on this Re-IssueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). This is one of only two examples in the P.F. on-line records at this lofty grade. The highest P.S.E. grade is also 95 (three examples).
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, rich colors, sharp impressions, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, rich colors on bright paper, as fresh as the day it was printed, detailed impressions showing every nuance of the design, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex "Scarsdale". With 1987 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,750.00).
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), choice margins and centering, couple small margin creases, appears Very Fine, with 1968 P.F. certificate not mentioning the creases
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, rich colors on bright paper, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2008 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00). Only nine grade higher (four at 95 and five at 98).
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Unused (no gum), well-centered, rich colors, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, small h.r., deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1984, 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,500.00). Only four grade higher (one at 95J, three at 98).
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, deep rich colors, well-centered with attractive marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1991 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), wide margins, rich colors and crisp impressions, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, fresh and Fine, with 1971 P.F. certificate
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, radiant color, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $850.00), only two grade higher (at 95)
1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue (133a). Without gum as issued, pretty shade, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $625.00), in our opinion this is undervalued in SMQ, the last two we offered brought over SMQ, only two grade higher (at 95 and 95J) and five others share this grade