Sale 1262 — United States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 26-28 July, 2022
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and Re-Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
720
1c Buff (112). Block of four, original gum, h.r., extraordinarily choice centering, rich color, tiny perf tear at top right and both pairs have faint horizontal creases which do not affect the Extremely Fine appearance of this scarce block, blocks of the 1c 1869 Pictorial Issue are rarely encountered with such precise centering
5,500
2,600
721
1c Buff (112). Balance of 20 used stamps, collected for a wide range of cancels, including red and blue, foreign transit, leaf, crossroads, neat grids, circle of hearts, others, a few small faults but overall an attractive and diverse group, two P.F. certificates accompany, Scott value without premium for any colored cancels
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2,800
1,300
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2c Brown (113). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Ex Henson. With 2004 (for a block of four -- this the lower left stamp) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates. With 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (90 ogNH). By way of comparison, the P.S.E. Population Report lists only one Scott 113 at the 90 grade in Mint N.H. condition, with none higher. Scott value as hinged
500
1,900
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724
2c Brown (113). Six stamps with interesting position features, including two with captured part imprint, two others with guide arrow, another misperfed showing layout lines, interesting and unusual group
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E. 400-500
275
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2c Brown (113). Balance of 43 stamps, collected for a wide range of attractive cancels, lots of variety including blues, reds, handstamped "X", shield, targets of varying sizes, red transit, circular datestamp and target all on one pair, letters, many others, also a range of stamp shades including one in an extremely deep Brown, some small flaws to be expected, overall a Fine and diverse group, see our website PDF for a complete scan, Scott value in excess of
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4,300
750
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3c Ultramarine (114). Mint N.H., radiant color, fresh and Very Fine, with copy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block of eight, Scott value as hinged
225
1,700
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3c Ultramarine (114). More than 110 stamps including nine pairs, collected for a wide range of cancels showing lots of variety, some highlights include four cancelled in green, also grid of diamonds, leafs, rosettes, "Paid", heart, target, many different stars, more than 20 cancelled in blue, others, obviously some small flaws will be encountered in such an accumulation but many sound stamps present as well, overall Fine and very attractive group, Scott value more than $2,600.00
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E. 1,000-1,500
1,100
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6c Ultramarine (115). Two, with clear strikes of "PAID" straightline and "FREE" in circle, latter stamp thinned, Fine appearance and nice to display together
465
0
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6c Ultramarine (115). Six used stamps, three each with red and blue cancels, variety of styles, margins generally to in or touched on a side, Fine
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1,650
275
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6c Ultramarine (115). Twelve used stamps, collected for a variety of cancels including four different stars, crossroads with red transit, Masonic, others, margins generally to touched or in on a side, few small flaws, Fine appearing group
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2,775
300
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10c Yellow (116). Original gum, single hinge mark, vibrant color, Very Fine, a pretty stamp, ex Hansen, with 1985 and 2001 P.F. certificates
1,850
1,100
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10c Yellow (116). Bright color and well-centered, bold strike of 5-Point Star fancy cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
E. 200-300
130
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10c Yellow (116). Bright color, three overlapping strikes of "PAID" cancel, light corner creases at top right, Fine appearance and appealing with the multiple strikes
E. 150-200
110
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10c Yellow (116). Bright color, clear strike of Sun Face fancy cancel of St. Louis Mo., reperfed at bottom, otherwise Fine, with 2005 A.P.S. certificate
E. 300-400
200
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10c Yellow (116). Eight stamps with colored cancels, including purple star (P.F. certificate), dark red leaf, red French transit, three different blue, Fine group
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1,395
375
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10c Yellow (116). Seven stamps with red cancels, each distinct and clear, variety of shapes, few small faults, Fine appearing group, one P.F. certificate accompanies
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1,050
325
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10c Yellow (116). Balance of 26 used stamps, collected for cancellation variety, including one on piece, no colors but a nice range of geometrics, few small flaws, Fine appearing and attractive group, three P.F. certificates accompany
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2,860
800
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12c Green (117). Original gum, deep rich color, Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
1,850
1,100
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740
12c Green (117). Pretty shade, bold 4-bar cork grid and part of red cancel at left, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $400.00)
280
150
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12c Green (117). Rich color, detailed impression, cork cancel and red transit handstamp, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate
280
130
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12c Green (117). Bright color, centered to left, red Baltimore "Dot in Circle" Foreign Mail cancel, Fine, Scott value as normal red cancel and without premium for the foreign mail aspect
280
0
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12c Green (117). Centered to bottom, bright color, clear strike of French Anchor in Diamond of Dots maritime cancel, Very Fine strike and extremely rare on the 12c 1869 Pictorial Issue, this scarce cancel is nearly always found on the 10c and 30c denominations, which were much more likely candidates to pay the rates to France, Power Search does not contain another example on the SS Adriatic
E. 500-750
425
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12c Green (117). Bright color, clear strike of "(INSUFFICIENTL)Y PAID" straightline handstamp, Fine, possibly deficient for the 15c rate to France, though we have seen this strike on 12c 1869 Pictorials to Switzerland as well
E. 200-300
0
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12c Green (117). Rich color, bold strike of Negative Cross fancy cancel, Fine and unusual cancel on the 12c 1869 Pictorial
E. 200-300
0
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12c Green (117). Ten used stamps with red cancels, clear strikes of mostly cork, also couple circular datestamp, most with decent centering, a couple small flaws may be found but overall Fine-Very Fine and attractive group, two certificates accompany
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2,800
0
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12c Green (117). Ten used stamps with colored cancels, including three blue, one ultramarine, one purple and five red, range of styles, mostly Fine centering with perfs close or touching on at least one side, few small non-obvious faults, Fine or appear so, unusual group with a range of colored cancels
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2,800
600
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12c Green (117). Four used stamps with Star fancy cancels, one in blue and three in black, different styles, Fine and attractive group, the 12c SS Adriatic is elusive with any type of a fancy cancel, Scott value as normal cancels
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645
250
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12c Green (117). Balance of 33 stamps, collected for a range of cancels with some better included, unusual thin target, other target, letter "K", "Paid 3" in circle, propeller in circle, concentric circle, one red, others, few faults to be expected in a group such as this but an impressive balance, Fine or appear so, Scott value as all normal cancels
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4,290
0
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Well-centered, wide margins, fresh color, portion of circle-of-wedges cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,150.00)
850
950
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Well-balanced margins, rich colors, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, red Senf backstamp, with 1987 P.F. certificate
850
425
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Choice centering, cork cancel and also with trace of red cancel at top, light corner crease at bottom right, Extremely Fine appearance
850
225
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Deep rich colors nicely complemented by bold red 12c credit datestamp, centered to top, Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
985
0
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Choice centering, rich colors, large bold "E" cancel and rim of circular datestamp, two tiny corner creases, Extremely Fine strike, with 2000 P.F. certificate
190
120
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Balance of five used stamps with colored cancels, three blue including neat target, two red including one tied on small piece, one magenta, couple small flaws, Fine-Very Fine or appear so, one P.S.E. certificate accompanies
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1,565
450
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Balance of 16 used stamps, collected for variety in cancellations, including bold "R", Circle of Hearts fancy cancel, unusual fine-line grid, others, few small faults to be expected but overall Fine with some Very Fine or appear so, one P.S.E. certificate accompanies
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3,040
650
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24c Green & Violet (120). Original gum, single hinge mark at top, bright colors, one short perf at left, still fresh and Fine original-gum example, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate
7,500
2,700
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24c Green & Violet (120). Light shade complemented by blue target cancel, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
950
550
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24c Green & Violet, 30c Ultramarine & Carmine (120-121). Two used stamps of each, 24c includes a bold red leaf cancel and black target, 30c includes a dark red leaf, couple flaws, Fine appearance, second No. 121 with clear 1983 P.F. certificate
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2,800
600
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Wide margins and nicely centered, red cork cancel complements the bright Carmine frameVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 ISSUE CANCELLED IN RED.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott assigns a $1,000.00 premium for the red cancel.
3,000
2,300
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Intense colors and impression, well-balanced margins, bold large grid "prison bars" cancel, small thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Laehder, with 1997 P.F. certificate
2,000
950
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Wide margins, clear circle-of-wedges cancel, strong Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate
2,000
950
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1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Original gum, deep rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1963 and 1987 P.F. certificates
525
1,400
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1c Buff, Re-Issue (123, 133). original gum, first h.r., Fine-Very Fine, with 1979 or 1975 P.F. certificate
875
400
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Disturbed original gum, rich colors, detailed impressions, Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate as original gum
1,300
900
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Extra wide margins and attractive centering, intense shade, registry oval and red cancelsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WITH A RED CANCEL.
A Power Search review reveals how elusive this issue is with a red cancel. We did not find a single additional example in our sale records going back to 1993.
With 1981 and 2008 P.F. certificates. Scott does not price the 1869 Re-Issues with colored cancels. Scott value for normal black cancel.
1,000
1,300
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Wide margins and choice centering on bright paper, neat oval registry cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,650.00), we feel this was deserving of a 90 grade
1,000
1,200
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Rich colors, unobtrusive registry oval cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, wide margins, Very Fine, P.S.E. estimates approximately 40 are known used, with 1997 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates
2,750
2,100
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