Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,450.00)
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, beautiful and bright Re-Issue shade, proof-like impression on fresh paper, extra wide margins and choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE IN EXISTENCE, WITH BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED COLOR, PAPER AND GUM.
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 1869's 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.
Ex Hall (acquired by them in 1942 from the Knox collection) and Hinrichs. With 2001 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, choice centering with balanced margins, few light toned spots on back which are typical for the gum of the Re-Issues and is not mentioned on accompanying certificatesEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Geisler. With 1985 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $3,850.00). Only three have graded higher (at 95)
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Slightly disturbed original gum, intense shade, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. A STUNNING STAMP.
With 2004 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Unused (no gum), bright color, fresh and Very Fine
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, h.r., gorgeous colors and proof-like impressions, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $3,150.00)
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Part sweated original gum, choice balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as original gum
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, deep rich colors, perfect centering with wide margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, Superb 98; SMQ $15,500.00). This is one of only five examples to achieve this lofty grade in the P.S.E. Population Report with none higher. In fact, there are only two original-gum stamps graded 95.
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, h.r., Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, bright vivid colors on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2003 and 2013 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85 Jumbo)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, rich color and deep vignette shade, choice centering, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Kuphal. With 1991 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,500.00)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, brilliant colors and proof-like impressions, well-centered with wide margins, tiny natural inclusion at rightEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Concord
