Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Huge margins and choice centering, radiant color on bright white paper, almost face-free circular datestamp reading "Nov. 15, '82"EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS STAMP IS ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
The 1c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 3,195 of the 1c were sold, by far the largest quantity of any denomination of the set. The remaining 6,805 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 102 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/102/102.pdf , records approximately 50 examples. There is a wide range of cancels found on this issue, including registry ovals, targets, circular datestamps and quartered corks. Several of the datestamps show yeardates in the 1880's. The example offered here, with wide margins and superior centering, is one of the finest in existence.
Census No. 102-CAN-32. With 1992 P.F. certificate
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Beautifully centered with balanced margins at sides and wide margins at top and bottom, sharp proof-like impression, bold strike of blue target cancel, in two prior sales we have noted "insignificant corner crease at bottom right is not even visible in fluid and can only be seen for a split second when the fluid dries", we can find no trace of the crease now and the accompanying P.S.E. certificate does not note a creaseEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGEST GRADED AWARDED. ONLY 23 USED COPIES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold; the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek (see illustration).
Our census of Scott 103 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/103/103.pdf , records 23 examples. It is known with a variety of cancels. Approximately half are sound. The stamp offered here is one of the finest in existence.
Ex Dr. Morris, Twigg-Smith and Tahoe. With 1986 P.F. certificate not noting any crease. The 2001 P.F. certificate noting crease no longer accompanies. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate as "genuine used, with a blue bullseye cancel" (XF 90; SMQ $52,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, neat strike of 1883 year-dated duplex cancelFINE. OF THE 21 USED EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS ONLY SEVEN ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. A GREAT RARITY.
The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 104 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/104/104.pdf , records 21 examples, plus one with a non-contemporary cancel. Most have duplex cancels, with a large portion sent from New York. Only seven are confirmed as sound. Six others need to have condition confirmed.
Census No. 104-CAN-05. Ex Lessin. With 1972 and 2006 P.F. certificates.
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Three wide margins and attractively centered, deep rich color on brilliant white paper, bold 1885 dated oval duplex cancelVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY 37 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
The 5c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. The Re-Issue plate can be identified by a notch at bottom. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 672 of the 5c were sold; the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 105 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/105/105.pdf , records only 37 examples.
Census No. 105-CAN-02. From our 1979 and 1982 Rarities sales. With 1981 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, wide margins and choice centering, rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 10c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 451 of the 10c were sold; the remaining 9,549 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2008 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $6,900.00)
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Huge margins and outstanding centering, intense shade and detailed impression on crisp white paper, bold cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY FOURTEEN USED COPIES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, OF WHICH ONLY SIX ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. A PHENOMENAL RARITY.
The 12c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 389 of the 12c were sold; the remaining 9,611 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 107 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/107/107.pdf , records only fourteen examples. Of these, only nine are potentially sound. Three of the nine have not been examined since the early 1970's and are not confirmed as sound, leaving only six confirmed sound copies.
Census No. 107-CAN-04. Ex Mayer and from our 1989 Rarities sale. With 1987 and 1999 P.F. certificates
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Detailed impression on crisp paper, bold duplex cancel, reperfed at left not mentioned on accompanying certificateFINE APPEARING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. ONLY FOURTEEN ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
The 15c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 397 of the 15c were sold; the remaining 9,603 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 108 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/108/108.pdf , records only fourteen examples.
Census No. 108-CAN-09. With 2003 P.F. certificate not mentioning the reperfing
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Extraordinarily well-centered, dark shade, proof-like impression on bright paper, bold strike of New York "8" duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 24-CENT RE-ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN USED CONDITION. ONLY TWELVE USED COPIES ARE CONTAINED IN OUR RECORDS. THIS STAMP, CENTERED AND SOUND, IS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 109 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/109/109.pdf , records only twelve copies (our previous count of thirteen included one duplicate). This denomination ranks third in rarity after the 90c and 10c.
Census No. 109-CAN-03. Ex Twigg-Smith. With 2001 P.F. certificate
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Rich color and beautiful clear impression, sharp strike of oval grid cancel, tiny perf hole tear at leftVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL USED 1861 RE-ISSUES, WITH ONLY 21 EXAMPLES RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 110 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/110/110.pdf , records only 21 copies (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller collection at The New York Public Library). Of these only four are confirmed as sound. The narrow space between stamps resulted in most copies with perforations touching or cutting into the design. This is one of the most attractively cancelled examples.
Census No. 110-CAN-02. Ex Sheriff, Zoellner and Collier. With 1972 and 2009 P.F. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unobtrusive strikes of duplex cancel, small corner creases at top left with one ending in small tearVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED USED EXAMPLES OF THE 90 CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF CLASSIC UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of this issue, which forms the basis for the information in the Scott Catalogue, contains only four copies. They are shown below and at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/111/111.pdf . A fifth copy with non-contemporary cancel is not included.
Census No. 111-CAN-04. Ex Hewitt and Mayer. With 1986 P.F. certificate.