Sale 993 — The Wagshal Collection, Part 1: 1845-69 Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 29 September, 2010
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
525
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Radiant color, neat strike of New York circular datestamp, fresh and Very Fine
400
300
526
1c Buff, Brown Orange, Re-Issues (123, 133, 133a). Incl. two of first (one with blue target and 1978 PFC), few minor imperfections, Fine-Very Fine, scarce group to find in used condition
1,550
650
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2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Wide margins and choice centering, rich color on bright paper, bold strike of duplex cancel, some minor toning at top, otherwise Extremely Fine
875
375
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3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Unused (traces of original gum), rich color on bright paper, single short perf at top, otherwise Fine, with 1976 P.F. certificate stating "small part original gum", Scott Retail as with original gum $5,500.00. Scott Retail as no gum
2,750
750
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12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, tiny corner crease at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, with 1980 P.F. certificate
2,750
3,250
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Rich colors, detailed impressions, unobtrusive cancel, fresh and Fine used example of this issue
1,300
325
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue, Imperforate Horizontally (129a). With plate no. 32 and part imprint at top, original gum, rich colors and proof-like impressions, horizontal crease between stamp and sheet margin, few perfs trimmed at leftVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE VARIETY IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH ORIGINAL GUM AND THIS PLATE NUMBER AND IMPRINT SINGLE IS UNIQUE. A MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE.
Jonathan W. Rose, in his book United States Postage Stamps of 1869, estimates that no more than five to ten copies of this error exist (our own estimate is 20-30; two are known used). Only one sheet of 100 was issued, and all were cut into singles by a clerk in the Third Assistant Postmaster General's office. It is not known how many were sold. We have only sold two other examples with original gum since 2003. Many seem to lack gum.
With 1985 P.F. certificate
6,250
17,500
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24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Bright colors, light strike of cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Fine, a scarce issue in used condition
1,750
375
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