Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1909 Bluish Paper Issue (Scott 357-366)
1c Green, Bluish (357). Mint N.H., rich color on deeply blued paper, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.A.G. (95 ogNH) and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00), only six grade higher
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, bright and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $365.00)
2c Carmine, Bluish (358). Mint N.H., intense shade on nicely blued paper, choice centering with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1986, 2003, and 2009 P.F. certificates
3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Original gum, lightly hinged, extraordinarily well-centered for this difficult stamp, deep color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLY CHOICE QUALITY ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1970 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,750.00). Only one grades higher (at 98) and three others share this grade.
3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Slightly disturbed original gum, rich color on deeply blued paper, nicely balanced margins, Very Fine, with 1975 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (DOG, VF 80; SMQ $1,800.00 as hinged)
3c Deep Violet, Bluish (359). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep intense color, owner's handstamp on back, Very Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Bluish (361). Original gum, lightly hinged, with part imprint left selvage, rich shade on deeply blued paperVERY FINE AND HANDSOME ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, well-centeredVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1986 and 2007 P.F. certificates
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Mint N.H., attractive color, Fine, seldom found in Mint N.H. condition, with 1986 P.F. certificate
6c Red Orange, Bluish (362). Original gum, hinged only at top, bright color on deeply blued paper with characteristic intense watermark, outstanding centering and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT BLUISH PAPER, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE P.F.
With 1976 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95).
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Mint N.H., vibrant color on unmistakably bluish paperVERY FINE. THE 10-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES TO OBTAIN IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
With 1992 and 2006 P.F. certificates
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Original gum, vibrant color on nicely blued paper, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1994 P.F., and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00). Only four grade higher (all at 98).
10c Yellow, Bluish (364). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1981, 1988 and 2011 P.F. certificates
13c Bluish Green, Bluish (365). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression on nicely blued paper, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
Ex "Scarsdale". With 1995 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $4,000.00). Only seven grade higher.
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Mint N.H., brilliant color on deeply blued paper, well-centeredVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A REMARKABLY FRESH MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT ON BLUISH PAPER.
With 1997 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Mint N.H., fresh color, tiny evacuated inclusion causes a tiny thin speck, appears Very Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate
15c Pale Ultramarine, Bluish (366). Original gum, bright color on blued paper, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine, with 1973 A.P.S. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OG, F-VF 75; SMQ $825.00)
2c Carmine, Lincoln, Bluish (369). Left imprint, plate no. 4977 and small solid star block of six with string of plate printers' initials, original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, left middle stamp with small natural inclusion, Very Fine-Extremely Fine