Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1811
1c Buff (112). Block of twelve, original gum, most with h.r. where few perf separations sensibly reinforced, each signed in pencil, three Mint N.H., bottom right two stamps light crease at bottom, Very Good, a scarce multiple, Scott value as two blocks of four and two pairs $13,400.00
E. 2,000-3,000
1,000
1812
3c Ultramarine, Split Grill (114 var). Mint N.H., grill split top to bottom, rich color, Very Fine, scarce grill variety in Mint N.H. condition, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate, Scott value as hinged split grill
275
375
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3c Ultramarine, Split Grill (114 var). Mint N.H., rich color, Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as hinged
275
180
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3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, well-struck Mask fancy cancel, thinned at top, Very Fine strike, with 2009 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
0
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10c Yellow (116). Radiant color, almost perfect centering with wide margins, cancelled by clear strike of "Hiogo, Japan" double-circle handstamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp combining outstanding centering with a very desirable Japan cancel, the U.S. Post Office opened in Hiogo in 1868, one year after those in Yokohama and Nagasaki, and was in operation until December 1874; the rate was 10c to the U.S., 3c or 6c between Treaty Ports and additional rates to Europe, ex Kirke, with 1996 and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00 as normal cancel)
E. 750-1,000
750
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10c Yellow (116). Vibrant color, choice centering, bold strike of "X" Chop cancel found on mail from U.S. post offices in Japan, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Hall, with 1985 P.F. certificate
300
300
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Unused (no gum), bright colors, reperfed, Very Fine appearance, scarce in unused condition
3,250
550
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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Bright colors and crisp impressions, wide and balanced margins, part strike of New Orleans circular datestamp and cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
825
1,100
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24c Green & Violet (120). Part original gum, h.r., rich colors, small natural inclusion at left, Fine, with 2009 B.P.A. certificate
9,000
1,400
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24c Green & Violet (120). Unused (regummed), deep rich colors, centered to bottom left, Very Good
2,600
325
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24c Green & Violet (120). Choice centering, rich colors nicely contrasted by red cork cancel, most recent certificate notes reperfed at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 2003 and 2015 P.F. certificates as sound, the latter graded (VF 80), with 2020 P.S.E. certificate noting reperfed at bottom, Scott Catalogue assigns a $500.00 premium for the red cancel
1,100
800
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Unused (no gum), rich colors, tiny thin specks, Very Fine appearance
1,450
500
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Bright colors and paper, neat rosette cancel, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $500.00)
375
200
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30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Intense colors, bold cork cancel, Very Fine, small purple backstamp
375
140
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30c Blue & Carmine (121). Horizontal block of twelve, showing typical black cork cancellation, few perf separations and nibbed perfsFINE AND SCARCE. A BLOCK OF TWELVE IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
The largest recorded unused multiple is a block of six. The largest recorded used multiple is a block of twelve, of which three or four are known.
Ex Rose and Curtis. Scott value $9,200.00 as two blocks of four and two pairs
E. 3,000-4,000
1,800
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Deep rich Carmine color, wide margins, face-free cork cancel, small thin spot at top, appears Very Fine
1,800
650
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Three wide margins, cork cancel, Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (F 70; SMQ $1,100.00)
1,800
600
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90c Carmine & Black (122). Attractively centered with strong colors, large grid cancel, closed tear, appears Very Fine
1,800
300
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Hiogo, Japan Cancels on 1867-69 Issues. Seven stamps, six showing either clear or at least identifiable strikes of "Hiogo, Japan" double-circle cancels, 1867-68 Grilled Issue includes Nos. 96 (thin paper) and 100, 1869 Pictorial Issue includes Nos. 113, 115, 116 and 117, also No. 96 with what appears to be a Japanese chop cancel, faults to be expected including a couple with small repairs, overall Fine appearing and scarce group with these cancels, two certificates accompany, Scott value $5,395.00 for the Hiogo cancels, not counting the extra No. 96
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E. 750-1,000
450
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