Sale 921 — Superb Graded United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 18 October, 2006
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue
2c Brown (113). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with wide margins, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $1,600.00)
3c Ultramarine (114). Mint N.H., brilliant color, clearly-defined grill, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,650.00). Scott Retail as hinged
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Bright colors, clear strike of circle of V's cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,550.00)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Choice margins and attractively centered, light crossroads cancellation, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $570.00)
24c Green & Violet (120). Original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright and crisp paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. THIS IS THE ONLY ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE TO RECEIVE THE GRADE OF XF 90 -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. A GREAT CONDITION RARITY.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $18,700.00)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions showing every nuance of the design, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A PRISTINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $11,400.00)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Jumbo margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a stamp of massive proportions, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,150.00 as 90, $2,200.00 as 95)
90c Carmine & Black (122). Rich color and deep shade, unusually wide margins all around, cancel leaves design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $4,400.00)
90c Carmine & Black (122). Almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, bright colors, unobtrusive cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $4,400.00)
2c Red Brown, Grill (135). H. Grill, original gum, lightly hinged, unusually clearly-impressed grill, bright color, perfectly centered with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE IN EVERY RESPECT -- GRILL IMPRESSION, GUM, COLOR, CENTERING AND SIZE OF MARGINS. A FABULOUS STAMP.
With 1988 P.F. and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,900.00)
2c Red Brown (146). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color and crisp impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF 90; SMQ $940.00)
2c Red Brown (146). Original gum, lightly hinged, remarkably well-centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $940.00)