Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
3c Brown Rose, First Design (56). Original gum, rich color, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
1c Dark Blue (63b). Intense color and impression which is very distinct from the standard Blue shade, essentially perfect centering, lightly cancelledEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE DARK BLUE COLOR. THIS IS ONE OF THE SCARCEST SHADES OF THE ONE-CENT.
Don Evans notes in his book on the 1c 1861 Issue (p. 33) that the Dark Blue shade is very close to the Indigo shade used for the "Premiere Gravure" (Scott No. 55) and in fact he believed that this should be the formal designated color name for this shade.
Ex Kirke. With 1992 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,850.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other
3c Rose Pink (64b). Near perfect centering, lovely rich color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine, a beautiful used example, ex Dr. Hinrichs, with 1999 and 2016 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
3c Rose (65). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00), only one has graded higher (at 98), Scott Retail as hinged
5c Buff (67). Intense color, well-centered, bold strike of blue Baltimore circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF SHADE.
Ex Rose and "Golden Oak". With 1998 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates
5c Brown Yellow (67a). Outstanding centering with margins clear of design all around, lovely bright color, light oval grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A PARTICULARLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BROWN YELLOW.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ 90; $3,000.00)
10c Dark Green (68a). Huge Jumbo margins with wide straddle-pane margin at left showing bit of adjoining stamp and cutting line marker at bottom, precise centering, fabulous intense color and essentially face-free light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, incredibly beautiful, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
12c Black (69). Unusually wide and beautifully balanced margins, deep shade on bright paper, lightly canceled, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
24c Red Lilac (70). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression beautifully complemented by blue "Chicago Ills. Oct. 15" double-circle datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT RED LILAC ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex "Natalee Grace". With 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 70
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Radiant color and detailed impression on bright paper, neat strike of quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2006 P.F. (XF 90), 2002 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $800.00)
24c Steel Blue (70b). Rich true Steel Blue color, wide margins, town cancel and part of red cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00)
90c Blue (72). Fabulous margins and exceptionally well-centered, lovely color, light multiple strikes of Boston "Paid" grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 90-CENT BLUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Beverly Hills". With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000.00)
2c Black (73). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with beautifully balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK JACK, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition). Only six Mint N.H. Scott 73's are listed in the P.S.E. Population Report. This is one of two graded 90 -- the highest grade awarded. Scott Retail as hinged
5c Red Brown (75). Deep rich color on bright paper, outstanding centering, light grid cancel, Extremely Fine, Brookman notes (in something resembling English) "I consider the used Red Brown to be more scarce than Buff but the Buff is more scarce unused", with 1987 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00), only six have graded higher (all at 95)
5c Brown (76). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins, cork and red town cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
15c Black (77). Unusually wide margins for this difficult issue, intense shade on bright paper, well-struck quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Curtis, with 1989 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $550.00)
24c Lilac (78). Brilliant color, Jumbo margins, neat strike of Bat fancy cancel of Hingham Mass. (Skinner-Eno PA-BT 1), trace of red circular datestamp at leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT LILAC WITH A "BAT" FANCY CANCEL.
Ex Saadi. With 1990 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,950.00 without premium for the fancy cancel)