Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, crisp paper, outstanding centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
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. However, few would grade as highly as the example offered here. The remaining 6,805 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1997 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00)
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paper, choice centering with wide marginsFRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 were sold. With 2005 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Well-centered, tied on small piece by cork cancel with matching "N.Y. & Wash R.P.O. Night Apr. 19, 1884" circular datestamp at left, insignificant nibbed perf at rightVERY FINE. A RARE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK 1875 RE-ISSUE. ONLY 26 USED EXAMPLES ARE CONTAINED IN OUR CENSUS WITH VERY FEW IN SOUND CONDITION OR CENTERED. THIS RECENTLY-DISCOVERED ITEM IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE KNOWN ON PIECE AND IT IS THE CLOSEST THING TO A COVER, OF WHICH NONE IS KNOWN.
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 Re-Issue plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek.
Our census of Scott 103 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/103/103.pdf , records 26 examples. It is known with a variety of cancels. Approximately half are sound, but not all are as well-centered as the example offered here.
Census No. 103-CAN-PCE-26. With 2015 P.F. certificate
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, brilliant color, near perfect centering with well-proportioned margins, razor-sharp impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SET IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
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.
With 1981, 1994 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, small h.r., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 465 sold. Ex Coulter. With 1973 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $9,000.00)
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, deep rich color, perfect centering with Jumbo margins on post-office fresh paper, dealer's small backstampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS DESIRABLE GRADE.
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.
With 2001 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OG, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $13,000.00). This stamp was graded before P.S.E. started breaking out OGph vs. OGh. While the gum is intact and quite typical for the 1861 Re-Issues, we feel it would be graded OGh, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo if submitted today. This is the highest graded example in the P.S.E. Population Report and no others share this grade
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, wide margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
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.
With 1986, 1995 and 2008 P.F. certificates
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Ex "Hampshire". With 1990 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $7,000.00)
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, bright shade and detailed impression, Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A HUGE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
Ex Curtis. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $8,750.00)
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade, nicely balanced marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 397 sold. Ex Seymour. With 1967, 1994 and 2005 P.F. certificates
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, lightly hinged, dark color and sharp proof-like impression on crisp bright paper, well-centered with full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES. THE 24-CENT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
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.
The quantity issued for the 24c 1861 Re-Issue (346) is close in number to several lower values, including the 12c and 15c (389 and 397, respectively). However, the 24c is scarcer and appears less frequently at auction. It is also one of the three values most difficult to obtain in choice original-gum condition (the others are the 3c and 30c).
With 2002 P.F. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, attractive margins and centeringVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN CHOICE CONDITION.
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.
With 2007 P.F. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Well-centered, deep shade on bright paper, duplex cancel leaves the Washington portrait clearly visible, small stain has been removed from bottom right corner, which is barely noticeable but P.F. states "color slightly affected"VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE 24-CENT RE-ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN USED CONDITION. ONLY FOURTEEN USED COPIES ARE CONTAINED IN OUR RECORDS.
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 fourteen copies. This denomination ranks third in rarity after the 90c and 10c.
Census No. 109-CAN-14. With 2016 P.F. certificate
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color on bright paper, beautifully centered with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHICH IS ARGUABLY THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN THIS CONDITION.
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.
Little space was left on the 30c 1861 plate for vertical rows of perforations between stamps, and the same plate was used for the 1875 Re-Issue. Therefore, well-centered copies with perforations clear at the sides are rare. When one takes into consideration the limited number sold (346) and other condition factors, such as lightly hinged gum and freshness of paper, the rarity of the stamp offered here can be truly appreciated.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, deep rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SOUND AND CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
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.
Ex Hoffman. With 1994 and 2008 P.F. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, deep color on bright crisp paper, near perfect centering with wide and well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING AND TRULY SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE -- AND HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 XQ BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
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.
By way of comparison, the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to Scott 111 is XF 90 (one copy). P.S.E. places a value of $15,000.00 in the SMQ for the example grading 90. The Philatelic Foundation has graded only this stamp 95XQ, with the next highest VF-XF 85.
With 1998 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 XQ). The "XQ" denotes extraordinary quality -- an apt description for this stamp
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, wide margins and beautifully centered, intense color and proof-like impressionVERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 317 sold. Ex Anderson. With 1992 P.S.E., 1970, 2000 and 2013 P.F. certificates (VF 80)