Sale 1256 — The Great Point Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 June, 2022
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, pretty shade, short perf at left center, otherwise Very Fine
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, radiant colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 2002 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,250.00)
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, radiant color, fresh and Very Fine, only 878 sold, ex Hall, with 1974, 1998 and 2015 P.F. certificates
10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, Fine, only 516 sold, with 1997 A.P.S. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, intense shade and detailed impression on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT, IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
The narrow spaces between stamps on the 12c 1857 Reprint plate allowed almost no room for large 12-gauge perforations, and the Reprints were generally perforated into parts of the design. Only 489 were sold, and examples such as this, with the framelines complete on all four sides, are extremely rare.
Ex "Hanover". With 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $8,500.00). Only one has graded higher (at 90J) and only three others share this grade.
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression on bright paper, almost perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 REPRINT. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold; the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, many have perforations touching the design at either top or bottom. The example offered here is one of the finest.
Ex "Hanover". With 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering for this narrowly spaced issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 REPRINT. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER OFFERED.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 30c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 480 were sold; the remaining 9,520 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
Ex "Hanover". With 1972, 1989 and 2005 P.F. certificates
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, deep shade and detailed impression, choice centering and marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 1979 and 2017 P.F. certificates