Sale 992 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 24-25 June, 2010
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2195
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Unused (no gum), exceptionally well-centered, sharp impression, lightly cleaned somewhat affecting color, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
275
200
2196
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Part original gum, bright color, small thin spot, Fine appearance
2,000
300
Back to Top2197
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Unused (no gum), well-centered with lovely color, side perfs scissor separated (really only affects right side), otherwise Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
900
250
Back to Top2198
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Small part original gum, vivid color, reperfed, Extremely Fine appearance
2,000
400
Back to Top2199
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Three wide margins, neat strike of numeral oval grid cancel, oxidized color, Very Fine appearance, with copy of 1991 P.F. certificate
2,000
750
Back to Top2200
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, wide margins and attractive centering, deep rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A MOST ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $4,000.00)
2,750
2,600
Back to Top2201
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Unused (no gum), well-balanced margins, certificate notes "slightly altered color at the upper right and the left edge", Extremely Fine appearance, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1,250
450
Back to Top2202
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Rich color on bright paper, oval registry cancel, small closed tear at top, Extremely Fine appearance, with copy of 1983 P.F. certificate
3,250
475
Back to Top2203
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, attractively centered with deep rich colors, sharp impression, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
1,650
1,000
Back to Top2204
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Wide margins, beautiful deep rich colors and sharp impression, very light cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, WITH A MUCH LIGHTER CANCEL THAN USUALLY ENCOUNTERED.
With 2010 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
1,300
2,300
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Rich colors, bold strike of New York oval registry cancel, Fine, with copy of 1992 P.F. certificate
1,300
700
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24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, lightly hinged, marvelous colors and impression, reperfed at right, Extremely Fine appearance
2,500
750
Back to Top2207
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Nice color on bright paper, huge margins, centered a bit to right, lighter cancel than often found leaves the design clearly visible, fresh and Very Fine, about 70 used examples known, with copy of 1976 P.F. certificate
1,750
950
Back to Top2208
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Disturbed original gum, delicate colors and clear impression, exceptionally well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1982 P.F. certificate that does not mention the gum disturbance
3,000
2,100
Back to Top2209
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Brilliant colors on fresh paper, wide margins, genuine black cork cancel, yellow cancel noted by accompanying certificate to be either altered or counterfeit, Extremely Fine appearance, with copy of 1996 P.F. certificate, it defies logic why this choice stamp needed to be altered
3,000
2,300
Back to Top2210
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Large part original gum, wide margins and strong colors with a beautiful impression, Fine, with 1964 P.F. certificate
4,500
1,600
Back to Top2211
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered, fresh, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $820.00)
350
425
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