Sale 1244 — The Arthur S. Przybyl Collection of United States, Confederate States and Hawaii
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 November, 2021
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Unused (regummed), near perfect centering with bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (RG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00 as no gum)
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, h.r., bright color, Extremely Fine, ex Curtis
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, rich color, reperfed at right, appears Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, three wide margins and clear of design at bottom, nibbed perf at leftFINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
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 many of the surviving examples.
With 1993 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Large part original gum, vivid color on crisp paper, Fine and attractive
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Wide margins, excellent centering, wonderfully bright and fresh, lightly struck New York City duplex datestamp and oval grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
SMQ estimates that approximately 30 used examples are known. We estimate that between 30 and 50 are known used. However, it is surprisingly difficult to obtain in such select condition.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $4,000.00).
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, deep rich color and detailed impression, well-centered, fresh and Very Fine, ex Henson, with 1988 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright and fresh colors, Fine, with 1966 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Wide margins and choice centering, rich colors, New York oval registry cancel leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Dr. Morris, Price and Morton. With 1998 P.F. certificate
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), bright colors, attractive centering and margins, reperfed (not noted on certificate), appears Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, wonderful deep rich colors, fresh and bright, Fine, "W.H.C." backstamp (Colson), with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), exceptional deep frame color and proof-like impressions on bright paper, choice centering with unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
A premium example of the 90c Pictorial Re-Issue
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Rich colors, unobtrusive cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, small tear at lower leftVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist. Ex Curtis. With 1990 P.F. certificate