Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1861-68 Issue and Re-Issue (Scott 68-111)
10c Yellow Green, "TAG" Double Transfer (68 var). Original gum, deep shade on bright fresh paper, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE WITH DOUBLE TRANSFER. AN EXTREMELY SCARCE STAMP IN THIS SUPERIOR GRADE.
Ex Hoffman. With 1994 P.F. certificate (not noting double transfer). Scott Retail as normal
3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, ex Hoffman, with 2002 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide margins on all sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS EXCEPTIONAL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Odeneal and "Beverly Hills". With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $5,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any gum category and it is shared by only two others
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on crisp paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold; the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek.
Ex Whitman. With 1995 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to an original gum example, and it has been equaled by only four others.
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression on crisp paper, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SET IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, lovely rich color, almost perfect centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 5c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. The Re-Issue plate can be identified by a notch at bottom. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 672 of the 5c were sold; the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 95J) and only eight others share this grade.
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, wide margins and choice centering, rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 10c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 451 of the 10c were sold; the remaining 9,549 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2008 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $6,900.00)
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH SUPERIOR CONDITION.
The 12c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 389 of the 12c were sold; the remaining 9,611 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Ex Whitman. With 1966 and 1994 P.F. certificates. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,500.00). Only three have been graded higher (two at 95J, one at 98) and four share this grade
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade and detailed impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 15c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 397 of the 15c were sold; the remaining 9,603 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $9,650.00). This is the highest grade awarded to an original gum example and it has been achieved by only four others
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, lightly hinged, dark color and sharp proof-like impression on crisp bright paper, well-centered with full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES. THE 24-CENT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
The quantity issued for the 24c 1861 Re-Issue (346) is close in number to several lower values, including the 12c and 15c (389 and 397, respectively). However, the 24c is scarcer and appears less frequently at auction. It is also one of the three values most difficult to obtain in choice original-gum condition (the others are the 3c and 30c).
With 2002 P.F. certificate
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, intense color, almost perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Ex "Vineyard" and "Laila." With 1992 and 2000 P.F. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, deep rich color on bright crisp paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The example offered here, with original-gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity.
With 1973, 1991 and 2006 P.F. certificates