Sale 1067 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 24-28 March, 2014
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 61-70c)
30c Red Orange, First Color (61). Original gum, intense shade and impression, long and full perforations, certificate states tiny corner crease at top right (in our experience, most of the 1861 First Design/Color rarities have this kind of wrinkling, which was caused by gum)VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND DESIRABLE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 FIRST COLOR.
Our census of the 30c 1861 First Color, available at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/61/61.pdf , contains a total of 33 examples, including one in the Miller collection at The New York Public Library. A characteristic common to most examples of the 30c 1861 First Color is faint creasing, which in some cases is very severe and in others barely visible. Six stamps with original gum are free of faults, although a few have a trivial nibbed perf or two. All of the sound stamps are centered to one side (as are most of the others). The example offered here, with balanced margins and a tiny corner crease, is very desirable.
Census No. 61-OG-33. This is a newly-reported copy.
3c Brown Rose, First Design (56). Mint N.H., nicely balanced margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate for L-shaped block of three, this the bottom right stamp, Scott Retail as hinged
3c Brown Rose, First Design (56). Original gum, barely hinged, lovely color, fresh and Very Fine
10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Choice centering, deep rich color, bold grid cancel, light negligible toning on back, otherwise Very Fine
1c Blue (63). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color on crisp paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate
1c Blue (63). Clear strike of Minstrel Face in Circle fancy cancel of Corry Pa. (Skinner-Eno PH-M 12), tiny tear at left and short perf, Very Fine strike, for lack of a better term we describe the face in this rare cancel as a minstrel
1c Blue (63). Rich color, tied to small piece by patent punch cancel (Skinner-Eno PN-H19), Very Fine, scarce as the cancel was designed to destroy the stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1c Blue (63). Complete strike of "E.T.H. Gibson May 26, 1863" revenue use circular datestamp, wide margins and bright color, Very Fine and choice stamp and a scarce use, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1c Blue (63). Perfect complete strike of "First National Bank Cin., O. Sep. 28, 1863" revenue use circular datestamp, Extremely Fine strike, Very Fine stamp and scarce use, with 2003 P.F. certificate
3c Rose Pink (64b). Bright shade nicely complemented by blue Baltimore circular datestamp, choice centering, Extremely Fine, ex Koppersmith, with 1988 P.F. certificate
3c Rose (65). Mint N.H., post office fresh color, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
3c Rose (65). Horizontal block of eight with left selvage, original gum, most lightly hinged, fresh and bright, Fine-Very Fine
3c Rose (65). Clear nearly complete strike of Negative "Lincoln" and Stars fancy cancel of Albany N.Y. (Skinner-Eno LC-NP 15), also corner strike of Albany circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp and strike of this desirable and scarce fancy cancellation, with 2002 P.F. certificate
3c Rose (65). Bright color, cancelled by well-struck "U.S." in Circle of Stars fancy cancel of Albany N.Y., few corner creases and pulled perf at top, still Extremely Fine strike
3c Rose (65). Brilliant color, cancelled by clear strike of Anchor fancy cancel of Putnam Conn. (Skinner-Eno PO-AN 14), Very Fine strike of this intricate fancy cancel
3c Rose (65). Two, each with neat strike of "Fort Schuyler N.Y." circular datestamp (Skinner-Eno PM-FT 1), first Aug. 14, 1863 second Aug. 21, 1863, Very Fine stamps and strikes, first with 2002 P.F. certificate, Fort Schuyler is located on Throgs Neck, in the New York City Borough of the Bronx and was dedicated in 1856
3c Rose (65). Nearly full strike of Ridgefield Ct. segmented "R" fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno LS-R17), Very Fine strike, with 2009 A.P.S. certificate
3c Rose (65). Wide margins, rich color, bold strike of Titusville Pa. "T" fancy cancel, light corner crease, Very Fine strike
3c Lake (66). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, reperfed, Very Fine appearance
5c Buff (67). Radiant color nicely complemented by Baltimore Md. blue circular datestamp, outstanding centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF STAMP IN TERMS OF COLOR, CENTERING, PERFORATIONS AND CANCELLATION. THIS STAMP, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering, fresh color and neat blue Baltimore cancel is a condition rarity.
Ex Mayer and Scarsdale. With 1996, 2003 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 67 in any condition category and it is shared by only four others. At least three of the other 95's have black cancels
5c Olive Yellow (67b). True bright "Mustard Yellow" shade, beautifully centered, brilliant red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN THE DISTINCTIVE OLIVE YELLOW SHADE. THIS IS THE SCARCEST SHADE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 ISSUE, AND IT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
We have offered approximately a dozen unduplicated examples of the Olive Yellow shade in any condition since keeping computerized records. Of these two were unused. It is exceedingly difficult to find in sound and centered condition.
Ex Mayer and from our 1995 Rarities sale. With 1994 P.F. certificate
5c Buff (67). Beautifully centered, choice color with a neat circular datestamp, slightly rounded bottom right corner perf, still Extremely Fine
5c Buff (67). Radiant color, neat strike of grid cancel, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate
12c Black (69). Well-centered, bold strike of 5-Point Star in Circle fancy cancel, Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
24c Red Lilac (70). Unused (no gum), deep rich color approaching the August shade, single nibbed perf at upper right, Very Fine appearance
24c Red Lilac (70). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, neat strike of large Boston "Paid" grid, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1989 P.F. certificate as 78a
24c Red Lilac (70). Wide margins incl. left straddle-pane margin with centerline, fresh color, cancelled by light strike of red star in circle, faint diagonal crease at bottom left, appears Extremely Fine, a desirable combination of a straddle-pane and a fancy cancel, with 1987 P.F. certificate
24c Red Lilac (70). Wide margins, pretty color, quartered cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate
24c Red Lilac (70). Rich purplish color, neat red grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate
24c Red Lilac (70). Wonderful depth of color, well-balanced margins, tied by blue target and "Chicago Ill. Aug. 23" double-circle datestamp on piece of buff cover, Very Fine and choice, with 1989 P.F. certificate for full cover
24c Red Lilac (70). Horizontal pair, natural s.e. at right, bright color and paper, neat cork cancel, small faint corner crease at bottom left visible only in fluid and not mentioned on accompanying certificate, still Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Warm shade, with interpane margin and centerline at left, neat target cancel, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. certificate as Scott 78, Lilac shade, which it clearly is not
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Pretty shade on crisp paper, unobtrusive target cancel, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2013 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Attractive margins and centering, deep shade, neat target cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 and 1989 P.F. certificates
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Rich color, cork cancel and part of red London receiving datestamp, Very Fine and choice, ex Koppersmith, with 1987 (as a pair) and 1992 P.F. certificates
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Rich color on bright white paper, face-free strike of blue duplex cancel, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1991 P.F. certificate
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Bright color, well-balanced margins, light grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Bold strike of red Heart fancy cancel, reperfed at left and with diagonal crease reinforced with a hinge (crease does not break the paper), Extremely Fine strike and a rare cancel on a high value 1861 stamp, with 1996 P.F. certificate
24c Steel Blue (70b). Gorgeous color, bold strike of blue Baltimore circular datestamp and part of red transit, Extremely Fine, a beautiful and striking combination of colors, ex Ishikawa, with 1991 P.F. certificate
24c Steel Blue (70b). Intense true Steel Blue shade, nicely complemented by red grid cancel and rim of circular datestamp, Very Fine, ex Ishikawa, with 1983 and 1991 P.F. certificates.
24c Steel Blue (70b). Intense shade and impression on bright paper, bold grid and red circular datestamp cancels, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
24c Steel Blue (70b). Horizontal pair, nicely balanced margins, tied by vivid red grid cancels to small piece of blue coverVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF THE 1861 24-CENT STEEL BLUE WITH RED CANCELS.
With 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as singles
24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Lovely fresh color, neat red grid cancel, pulled perf top left corner, appears Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate