Sale 982 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 16-18 December, 2009
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5289
E
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on India (115-E1a). 36 x 45mm in black on original card, stray paper fiber in margin above design, otherwise Extremely Fine
700
225
5290
E
5c Washington, Large Lettering, Large Die Essay on Proof Paper (115-E1c). 41 x 65mm in Dark Olive Brown, some natural paper irregularities far from design, Very Fine
600
250
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E
30c Blue, Die Essay on Clear White Bond (121-E1i). 38 x 38mm, Extremely Fine, choice example of the Burgoyne design essay
600
325
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E
30c Black, Plate Essay on India (121-E1q). Block of four with bottom sheet margin, large to huge margins other sides, Extremely Fine
1,200
475
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TC
30c Carmine Lake & Dark Ultramarine, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (121TC1). Die sunk on 85 x 99mm card with full die sinkage, rich colorsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE TRIAL COLOR LARGE DIE PROOF.
The colors on the example offered here approach those of the issued colors, but are different enough to qualify as a Trial Color. Ex Lake Shore.
3,500
1,100
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P
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (121P1). 69 x 79mm with full die sinkage, vivid color, Extremely Fine
1,250
375
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P
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-117P4, 120P4-122P4, 129P4). Part set (lacks 12c and 24c) and a second complete set privately perforated and gummed from shaved card proofs, each with ms. "Specimen" ovpt., somewhat official looking but probably not the case, Very Fine appearance
E. 300-400
850
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P
15c-90c 1869 Pictorial Inverts, Plate Proofs on Card (120aP4, 121aP4, 122aP4, 129aP4). Large margins all around, bright colors and detailed impressionsVERY FINE AND BEAUTIFUL SET OF 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE INVERT PLATE PROOFS. ONLY ONE SHEET OF 100 OF EACH WAS PRODUCED.
All known examples of these invert proofs come from the sheets in the Earl of Crawford collection
11,000
7,500
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1c-10c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-116). One 10c, two to four each of others, part original gum to original gum, slightly mixed condition and small faults, Very Good-Fine, Scott Retail in excess of $15,000.00
E. 1,000-1,500
1,200
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1c-10c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-116). Eleven, one, five, nine and six respectively, unused (no gum), also two horizontal pairs of No. 133, unused (regummed), mixed condition and minor flaws, generally Fine, one 10c with 1986 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail over $19,000.00
E. 2,000-3,000
2,400
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1c-10c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-116). Attractive used selection of about 20 items, nearly all 6c and 10c values, incl. 1c pair, 2c with "Hiogo Japan" double circle and block of four with blue Cincinnati target duplex circular datestamps, 3c with Waterbury Skull & Crossbones cancel, three 6c singles, pair and strip of three, one with Stylized Shield, another with Leominster "Stovepipe", 10c with "ALL" (of Paid All), bold Dots and Hearts, partial strikes of N.Y. Steamship, Yokohama and Hiogo Japan, and one cancel that resembles a bird but can not be confirmed, slightly mixed condition, excellent lot for the specialist
E. 1,500-2,000
1,400
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1c Buff (112). Vertical strip of three, original gum, h.r., few perf separations sensibly reinforced, otherwise Very Good, Scott Retail as pair and single
2,300
170
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1c Buff (112). Rich color, green quartered cork cancel, Fine, green cancels on sound attractive examples of any 1869 value other than the 3c are extremely rare and much sought after, with 1988 and 2009 P.F. certificates
975
1,400
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1c Buff (112). Five, each with distinctive cancel, incl. blue quartered cork, circle of wedges, circle of V's, face-free cork, other unusual cork, choice centering, few light creases not readily apparent, Very Fine and attractive group
875
750
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2c Brown (113). Mint N.H., Rich color and detailed impression, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE TO A MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THIS ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced as Mint N.H. in SMQ, SMQ $1,600.00 as hinged). The much more common 3c (which is priced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition) carries a premium of 250% in 90 grade for Mint N.H. versus hinged. This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
700
3,500
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2c Brown (113). Reconstructed block of nine with top three rejoined to an intact horizontal block of six beneath, original gum, h.r., some creases and wrinkles, otherwise Fine, Scott Retail over $7,000.00
E. 750-1,000
800
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2c Brown, 3c Ultramarine (113-114). Blocks of four, original gum, bottom 3c pair Mint N.H., exceptionally fresh, Very Good-Fine, Scott Retail $5,250.00
E. 500-750
700
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2c Brown, 3c Ultramarine (113-114). Blocks of four, original gum, h.r., Very Good-Fine, Scott Retail $5,250.00
E. 500-750
650
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2c Brown, 3c Ultramarine (113-114). Former three blocks of four, original gum or part original gum and one unused block of six (regummed), three 3c original gum blocks of four, one no gum and one block of six no gum and creases, somewhat mixed condition, generally Fine,
E. 2,000-3,000
2,100
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3c Ultramarine (114). Mint N.H., attractive margins and rich color, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block of four (top left), unpriced in Scott as Mint N.H., Scott Retail as hinged
325
300
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3c Ultramarine (114). Original gum, Jumbo margins with bottom right corner sheet selvage, tiny toned spot in top margin, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate, the "tiny toned spot" mentioned on the certificate could be more accurately described as "minute" or "miniscule"
275
350
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3c Ultramarine (114). Mint N.H., bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate for block, Scott Retail as hinged
275
425
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FC
3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by negative 6-Point Star with matching negative "SAM F LOW" in circle handstamp, crudely carved (presumably with postmaster's name), stamp with tear at right, otherwise Very Fine, rare cancel, ex Wunsch
E. 300-400
170
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6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely color on bright paper, Fine, scarce sound original-gum example, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
2,750
600
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6c Ultramarine (115). Part original gum, lovely pastel color, Fine, in our opinion almost full original gum, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (F 70; SMQ $1,550.00)
2,750
500
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6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, fresh, bright color, Fine and attractive, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
2,750
1,100
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5316
6c Ultramarine (115). Block of four with top selvage, slightly disturbed original gum, wonderfully fresh with beautiful color, Very Good, rare multiple, Scott Retail $16,500.00
E. 1,500-2,000
1,400
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10c Yellow (116). Large part original gum, h.r., strong color, attractive margins and Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
2,250
600
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10c Yellow (116). Slightly disturbed original gum, well-centered with bright color, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
2,250
550
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10c Yellow (116). Original gum, three wide margins, vivid color, fresh and Fine, with 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates
2,250
325
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5321
10c Yellow (116). Reconstructed block of four (two vertical pairs), original gum, wonderful color and impression, Very Good, rare multiple, Scott Retail $9,500.00 as two original gum pairs
E. 750-1,000
850
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10c Yellow (116). Jumbo margins, radiant color, quartered cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
150
375
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5324
12c Green (117). Original gum, three wide margins, crease at bottom, otherwise Fine
2,250
200
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12c Green (117). Block of four, original gum, bright color, Very Good-Fine, rare block
14,000
900
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12c Green (117). Block of four, original gum, minor gum disturbance, trivial separations and gum soaks, otherwise Very Good-Fine, rare block
14,000
900
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12c Green (117). Jumbo margins, rich color, neat quartered square cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $380.00 as 90, $1,100.00 as 95)
160
400
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12c Green (117). Rich color, wide margins, large open grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate
160
225
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12c Green, 15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I-II (117-119). Unused (no gum), incl. extra 12c, Very Good-Fine
6,700
950
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12c-24c 1869 Pictorial Issue (117, 119-120). Part to full original gum, incl. extra 15c (one lightly creased), otherwise Very Good , unusually fresh rich colors
18,250
1,900
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12c-30c 1869 Pictorial Issue (117-121). Unused (no gum), mixed condition, Very Good-Fine appearance
12,125
1,700
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12c-30c 1869 Pictorial Issue (117-121). Unused (no gum), virtually fault free, Very Good lot
12,125
2,100
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12c-30c 1869 Pictorial Issue (117-121). One each first three, two each last two, cancels incl. circle of V's on 15c Ty. II, solid star and blue cork on the two 24c and red cork and partial star on the two 30c, Very Good-Fine
4,085
600
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12c-30c 1869 Pictorial Issue (117-121). One 15c Ty. I, two each of others, variety of cancels, slightly mixed condition, Fine-Very Fine appearance
4,270
1,000
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Original gum, choice margins, fresh colors and paperVERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY DESIRABLE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 15-CENT TYPE I.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. The P.S.E. Population Report lists only three No. 118 stamps with original gum----graded 80, 85 and 95 (one of each)
10,000
6,500
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Unused (no gum), rich colors and clear impression, Fine
3,750
800
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Unused (no gum), trivial light toning, otherwise Fine, with 1974 P.F. certificate
3,750
425
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Rejoined vertical strip of three, small part original gum, Very Good, Scott Retail as original gum
30,000
1,500
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Wide margins, quartered cork cancel, Very Fine
750
200
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I, Double Grill (118 var.). Unused (no gum), rich colors, reperfed at left, crease bottom right, Fine appearance, with 1976 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as normal no gum single, with original gum this variety's value is 80% greater than one with a single grill
3,750
500
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I, Without Grill (118a). Unused (no gum), outstanding strong colors and sharp impressionFINE. A RARE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE VARIETY.
With 2008 "decline opinion" P.F. certificate which reads "it is a genuine Scott 118, without a trace of a grill, but due to a lack of original gum, decline opinion with respect to whether this is the 'without grill' variety". As the P.F. notes, there is no trace of grill. The dark shades and proof-like impression of this stamp further reinforce its "without grill" classification, original gum notwithstanding.
13,000
800
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I-II (118-119). Two each, cancels incl. bold oval of V's on one Ty. I, neat circular datestamp on edge of one Ty. II, Fine lot
2,050
200
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Block of four, original gum, bottom pair Mint N.H., incredibly fresh with strong frame and vignette colors, Very Good, an acceptable example of this rare unused block as there are relatively few to choose from in all conditions, especially desirable with two Mint N.H. stamps
18,500
1,600
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5346
24c Green & Violet (120). Wide margins, rosette cancel, Very Fine and attractive, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate
775
300
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24c Green & Violet (120). Five, cork cancels, one minor corner crease, another single short perf, otherwise Fine-Very Fine lot
3,875
900
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Original gum, unusually deep rich colors, disturbed in grill area causing some gum soaks, otherwise Fine
7,000
650
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Disturbed original gum, bright colors, couple slightly toned perf tips at top of little consequence, centered top and right, about Fine for this very scarce unused original-gum 30c 1869 Pictorial, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate
7,000
550
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Brilliant colors on bright paper, bold strike of Shanghai, China segmented cork cancel, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2004 P.F. certificate
550
900
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Choice margins and centering, lovely colors, clear impression, quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,150.00)
550
700
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Nice margins and well-centered, unusual bars cancel, Extremely Fine
550
200
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Wide balanced margins, bright colors with neat quartered cork cancel, Very Fine and choice
550
375
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Cancelled by French Anchor in Diamond of Dots, clear strike, very scarce, Scott Retail as ordinary used stamp
550
0
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Ten, variety of cork cancels incl. one which resembles a large shield, mixed quality and minor faults, otherwise Very Good-Fine appearance
5,500
800
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Eight, variety of cork cancels, mostly geometric types, attractive centering, small flaws, Fine-Very Fine appearance
4,400
1,000
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Ten, cork cancels, somewhat mixed quality and small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance
5,500
1,000
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Block of four, cork cancels and additional lightened crayon on bottom pair, reperfed at left, small repair at top right, Fine appearance, with 2001 P.F. certificate
3,750
600
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Block of four, each stamp with cork cancel that appear to be stars, some lightly reinforced perfs, Fine
3,750
425
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5362
90c Carmine & Black (122). Wide balanced margins and exceptionally choice centering, light cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A SCARCE SOUND AND CHOICE LIGHTLY-CANCELLED 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2006 P.F. certificate
2,500
4,750
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Beautifully centered with large bars cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,000.00)
2,500
1,700
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Three wide margins and well clear at bottom, cork cancel, Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate
2,500
750
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Rich color and sharp impression, red circle of wedges cancel, few trivial toned specks on back and repaired internal tear, couple nibbed perfs, otherwise Very Fine
3,200
650
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Cork cancel, small surface abrasion, otherwise Fine
2,500
500
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