Sale 1140 — Outstanding United States Stamps, featuring The Irwin Weinberg Inventory
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 9-11 November, 2016
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Rich color beautifully complemented by double-struck blue circle of wedges cancel, Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Unused (no gum), well-centered, bright color, small thin spot at top and faint bit of soiling, appears Very Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, bright color, Fine, an attractive and sound example of this scarce stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, vivid color on fresh paper, fabulous wide margins and choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $3,350.00)
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Unused (no gum), brilliant color, nice margins and centering, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 A.P.S. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Unused (no gum), rich color, attractive margins, tiny natural inclusion, fresh and Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, h.r., fresh colors, Fine, with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, rich colors, three wide margins, Fine
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Disturbed original gum, bright colors, small edge tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), well-balanced margins, bright colors and paper, Very Fine, with 1993 A.P.S. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Wide and balanced margins on fresh paper, neat oval registry cancel leaves design unobscuredEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,500.00). Only four used examples have been graded higher (highest is 95)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Part original gum, deep rich colors, thin specks, Very Fine appearance
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Unused (no gum), vivid colors, Jumbo margins and outstanding centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO-MARGINED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate (95J NG)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), rich colors and detailed impressions on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1986 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,000.00)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Exceptionally rich frame color and proof-like impressions, Jumbo margins and choice centering, neat cancel leaves the design completely visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist. Most are either off-center or have small faults. This outstanding example combines perfect color and an unobtrusive cancel with centering and Jumbo margins.
With 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, attractive centering and margins, face-free cork cancelVERY FINE. A FRESH AND SCARCE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist and our own experience confirms this estimate. Most are either off-center or have small faults.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue (133a). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate (XF 90)