Sale 1197 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 14-15 March, 2019
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Rich color, neat blue Wisconsin town cancel, Very Fine, ex Saadi, with 1980, 1989 and 1999 P.F. certificates
1c Buff, 1875 and 1880 Re-Issues (123, 133). Both with fresh rich colors, first cancelled by blue segmented circle duplex, second with a face-free corner strike of circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, rich color, Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Choice centering and margins, oval registry cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $1,800.00)
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Brilliant color, neat strike of circular datestampVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
The 6c is the one of the rarest of the set in used condition. SMQ estimates that approximately 30 exist in used condition, which in our experience is a fairly accurate accounting. The example offered here is one of the few well-centered and sound examples.
Ex Laehder. With 1994 and 2011 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Unused (no gum), radiant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Choice centering and margins, bold strike of New York oval registry cancel, just a hint of oxidation which is barely perceptibleVERY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Coulter and Dauer. With 1974 and 2006 P.F. certificates not mentioning any oxidation (XF 90). SMQ estimates that approximately 30 are known used.
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Geisler. With 1981, 2007 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,650.00)
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Choice centering with wide and well-balanced margins, neat strike of oval registry handstamp, faint pressed-out vertical crease, Extremely Fine appearance, the 12c 1869 Re-Issue is the second rarest of the set in used condition, the Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies and SMQ estimates 20 extant, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Wide margins and choice centering, neat oval registry cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. certificate
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), wide margins and choice centering, couple tiny perf tip creases at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Unused (no gum), deep rich colors, extra wide margins all around and perfectly centered, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, ex Coulter, with 1964 and 2006 P.F. certificates that inexplicably assigns an XF 90 grade
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, intense colors and impressions, choice centering with extra wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. RARE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
Ex Drucker. With 1982, 1984, 2002 and 2016 P.F. certificates.
1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue (133a). Without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, ex "Hampshire" and "Clipper City", with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $625.00), one of six in this grade with only two higher