Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — 1875-87 Continental and American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 178-218)
2c Vermilion (178). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, vibrant color, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail geometric cancel (Weiss Type GE-EP3), Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo)
1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 ONE-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT 182.
With 2000, 2005 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
6c Pink (186). Original gum, lightly hinged, uncommonly wide margins and precise centering, fresh and bright with the classic pastel Pink color of the 1879 American Bank Note Co. soft paper issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
This is a difficult issue to find in such choice condition. Collectors who are waiting for a similarly-centered Mint N.H. copy are advised to consider the stamp offered here -- we have offered only one Mint N.H. single since keeping computerized records (in the Odeneal collection, which realized $12,000 hammer).
With 1990 and 2008 .P.F. certificates.
6c Pink (186). Slightly disturbed original gum, wide margins and lovely color, Very Fine and choice
30c Full Black (190). Small area of disturbed original gum from hinge removal, intense shade and crisp impression, Fine
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, ample to wide margins, small old paper h.r., couple small thin spots, Fine appearance
90c Carmine (191). Slightly disturbed original gum, pretty pastel color, tiny thin spot, Fine appearance
6c Rose (208). Original gum, barely hinged, unusually wide margins and quite well-centered, fresh, pristine color, very light horizontal bend of little consequence, otherwise Extremely Fine
2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H., deep rich color and nicely balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate
2c Red Brown (210). Mathematically perfect centering, brilliant color, gorgeous strike of "Wheel of Fortune" fancy cancel, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS FANTASTIC STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. THIS STAMP WAS ALSO RECENTLY FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE SPRING 2011 STAMP MARKET QUARTERLY.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $360.00 as 98 does not adequately convey its rarity). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. The odds of finding another Gem 100 which also has a fancy cancel are slim indeed.
2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (211Bc). Unused (no gum), several thin spots, couple negligible surface scuffs, otherwise Fine appearance, Scott Retail as original gum
1c Ultramarine (212). Block of four, original gum, rich color, fresh and Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate
2c Green (213). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo beautifully balanced margins on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a truly superb stamp, with 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $345.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade, no other Scott 213 in any condition category has surpassed this grade
2c Green (213). Mint N.H. horizontal block of 15 (5 x 3), range of centering with a few well-centered, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, the bottom right stamp Extremely Fine, with 2010 Weiss certificate
3c Vermilion (214). Radiant color, unusually wide and balanced margins, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00 as 90, $415.00 as 95)
5c Indigo (216). Block of six, unused (no gum), rich color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as no gum singles
90c Purple (218). Original gum, beautiful bright color, wide balanced margins, reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, magnificent color, choice centering, certificate states reperforated at right, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
90c Purple (218). Bright color, used with 15c Red Orange (189), 30c Orange Brown (217) and 10c Green (226), tied by oval registry cancels on small blue piece, 90c light crease at upper right, still Fine and colorful use