Sale 1061 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 November, 2013
Category — 1879-88 American Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 182-218)
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). 1994 P.F. certificate states Mint N.H. but most recent P.S.E. certificate states previously hinged, beautiful deep color on fresh paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1984 and 1994 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Enormous Jumbo margins, almost mathematically perfect centering, lovely pastel color, circle and dots patent cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; not priced in SMQ above the grade of 98, $590.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded
2c Vermilion (183). Block of four, original gum, bottom pair Mint N.H., lovely pastel color, Fine-Very Fine
3c Green (184). Mint N.H., almost perfect centering, rich color, insignificant toned spot on gum, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
6c Pink (186). Original gum, small paper adherence on gum, attractive pastel color and choice centering, Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate
10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK. RARELY SEEN WITH JUMBO MARGINS.
With 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $2,600.00 as 85, $3,900.00 as 90)
10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Uncommonly wide margins and choice centering, faint secret mark, blue target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp made more desirable by the colored cancel, ex Kirke, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $365.00 as 95, $1,150.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and only five others share this grade
15c Red Orange (189). Block of four, top pair original gum, lightly hinged, bottom pair Mint N.H. but with pencil marks on gum, vivid color on fresh paper, some perf separations, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail for hinged block
15c Red Orange (189). Mathematically precise centering with gigantic margins all around, vivid color, beautiful even perforations all around, neat strike of "5" in four-ring target cancel and trace of additional cancel at leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND THIS IS THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE IN ANY CATEGORY.
Ex Natalee Grace. With 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $960.00 as 98). This is the only example of this stamp in any category to achieve the highest grade possible on the grading scale. The margin size is significantly greater than the Mint N.H. copy graded Gem 100 and offered in our sale of the Whitman collection. This is also one of only six used Bank Note stamps (five different Scott Nos.) between Scott 134 and 218 to achieve this perfect grade. Finally, it is also the only stamp -- unused or used -- with a denomination higher than 10c to achieve this grade before the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue.
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, three small hinge marks but by no means heavily hinged, choice centering and margins, deep shade, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00)
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, intense shade, thin spots, Fine appearance
24c Dark Violet, Special Printing (200). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper, long and full perforationsFINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 24-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING.
Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found 67 certified copies of Scott 200, 24 of which have faults (usually a thin spot). Another has been certified by P.S.E., bringing our count to 68.
Census No. 200-UNC-68. With 2002 P.F. certificate.
5c Yellow Brown (205). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $570.00)
5c Yellow Brown (205). Mint N.H., detailed impression, Fine, with 2013 Weiss certificate
6c Rose (208). Radiant color on crisp paper, well-balanced margins, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Barwis, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $250.00)
6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Horizontal pair, rich color, choice centering, neat target cancels, Extremely Fine, a pretty pair
10c Brown (209). Mint N.H. horizontal pair, well-centered, rich color, detailed impression, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
10c Brown (209). Block of four, original gum, top pair tiny h.r., bottom pair Mint N.H., beautifully centered with rich color and clear impression, top right hinged stamp single short perf, otherwise Extremely Fine
10c Brown (209). Block of six, two blocks of four, pair with s.e. at right and two singles, ten stamps Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
10c Brown (209). Enormous margins all around, crisp impression, pretty shade nicely contrasted by purple quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, ex Kirke, with 2005 P.F., 2000 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $510.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is one of only three examples to be awarded this desirable grade with none higher, we sold one of the other 98J's in our Sale 992 and this example has wider margins and a far more attractive cancel, the other 98J is in the Orange Brown shade
10c Black Brown (209b). Original gum, margins to just clear, thin spot, Fine appearance, very scarce shade, with 2013 P.F. certificate
4c Blue Green (211). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, excellent color, Fine-Very Fine
3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post office fresh paper, almost perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a lovely stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,375.00), only four have graded higher
3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 421 block of twelve, short extra row of perf holes beneath pos. 10-12 as often seen, vivid color, overall pristine, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. plate no. block of ten
4c Carmine (215). Mint N.H., radiant color, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 and 2007 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates
4c Carmine (215). Original gum, lightly hinged in one corner, vivid color, outstanding margins and centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00)
90c Purple (218). Deep rich color, light cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate