Sale 976 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 29 September-2 October, 2009
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Unused (no gum), choice centering, Extremely Fine
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Choice centering, rich color, bold strike of duplex cancel, tiny corner crease, Extremely Fine appearance
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, lightly hinged, sharp proof-like impression, extra wide margins for this issueEXTREMELY FINE. THE 2-CENT IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE SET TO FIND WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, reperfed at bottom, Fine appearance, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Rich color, bold strike of New York oval cancel, tiny corner crease at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color and detailed impression, wide marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1989 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Large part original gum described on accompanying certificate as "original gum", rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paperVERY FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM 3-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE.
With 1980 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced margins, few light toned spots on back which are typical for the gum of the re-issues and not mentioned on accompanying certificateEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Geisler. With 1985 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, h.r., radiant color, expertly reperfed, Very Fine appearance
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, s.e. at right, couple trivial nibbed perfs, otherwise Fine
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Exceptionally well-centered, New York oval registry cancel, repaired bottom right corner, Extremely Fine appearance
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color and sharp impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1985 and 2004 P.F. certificates
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Unused (no gum), vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). New York oval registry cancel, Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Large part original gum, rich color, detailed impression, tiny perf tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, intense color and detailed impression, Fine
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Part original gum, deep rich color, reperfed at right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Unused (no gum), deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Deep rich color, bold strike of New York oval registry cancel, Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, choice margins and handsome centering, great depth of colorEXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $3,250.00)
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, perfectly centered with wide balanced margins all around, incredibly fresh colors and proof-like impressions on crisp paper, most recent certificate notes reperfed at left--we disagree with this opinion, based on our match-up of left and right perfs using Photoshop--Extremely Fine appearance, with 1985 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Large part original gum, wonderful deep rich colors, perfs close at bottom, Fine
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Unused (no gum), rich colors, tiny crease at bottom right and reperfed, Very Fine appearance
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Nicely centered, beautiful deep rich colors, cork cancel, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense colors and proof-like impressions, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,950.00). Only four have graded higher to date.
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), rich colors and proof-like impressions, Extremely Fine
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), rich colors, small faint creasing and several short perfs at bottom left (not mentioned on certificate), otherwise Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, h.r., deep rich colors, choice centering with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E..
With 1993 P.S.E. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,000.00). This is the only example graded 95 (there are four 98's).
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, small h.r., rich colors on crisp paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE
Only 1,535 sold
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Traces of original gum, wonderful intense colors, reperfed at bottom, Fine appearance, Scott Retail as no gum
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Unused (no gum), rich colors, two small hinged closed tears and single nibbed perf, otherwise Very Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Wonderfully well-centered, wide margins, large O-shaped cork cancel, small corner crease and tiny tear at top left, otherwise Extremely Fine, scarce in used condition
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Bright colors, bold cork cancels, tiny corner perf tip crease not mentioned on either accompanying certificate, otherwise Fine, scarce in used condition, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (F 70; SMQ $1,450.00)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, perfectly centered, deep rich color and incredibly sharp detailed impressions on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
With 1971 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, brilliant colors on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A LOVELY WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1978 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $6,300.00)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), radiant color, fresh and Fine
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, brilliant color, choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue (133a). Without gum as issued, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate