Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and Re-Issue (Scott 112-133)
1c Buff (112). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. certificate
2c Brown (113). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine (114). Mint N.H., huge margins and outstanding centering, wonderfully fresh and bright, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2002 P.F. certificate for block of twelve, this the finest stamp of the block (pos. 7), Scott Retail as hinged
6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on crisp paper, wide and nicely balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND AND CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1985 and 2013 P.F. certificates
10c Yellow (116). Large part original gum described on accompanying certificate as "previously hinged", blazing color, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL.
The gum on this stamp is not disturbed, but the hinged portion covers most of the top half, which leads us to call it large part original gum. With 1989 P.F. certificate
12c Green (117). Original gum, rich color on bright white paper, wide and nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Original gum, three huge margins, fresh colors, slight vignette shiftVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A STRIKING WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Original gum, h.r., incredible depth of color, choice margins and centering on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL.
With 2000 P.S.E. certificate
24c Green & Violet (120). Original gum, sharp proof-like impressions on crisp paper, wide margins and choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
The 24c 1869 Pictorial, even in original-gum condition, is not a rare stamp. However, centering and soundness are elusive qualities among examples of this issue. This is one of the most difficult stamps of the series to obtain in such choice condition. The graded population of 24c 1869 Pictorials bears this out. Among original-gum examples, the P.S.E. Population Report records only three above the grade of 40 (one each at 75, 90 and 95).
With 2001 P.F. certificate.
90c Carmine & Black (122). Original gum, beautifully centered with extra wide top and bottom margins, crisp shades and impressionsEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITH CHOICE CENTERING AND COMPLETELY SOUND.
With 1971, 1995 and 2013 P.F. certificates
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Original gum, rich color, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, lovely depth of color, proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, bright color and proof-like impression on crisp paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE.
Original sales figures show that among the 1869 Pictorial Re-Issues, the 3c and 90c stamps accounted for the smallest number sold (1,406 and 1,356, respectively). Overall, the 1869's were popular with stamp collectors, far outselling the 1851-60 and 1861-66 Re-Issue sets. However, the 90c stamp's high cost and the wide availability of ordinary 3c stamps limited demand for those denominations. Today, both are rare, and handling over the years has not been kind to most of the surviving examples. This is a rare sound original-gum copy.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, well-centered with nicely balanced margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, lightly hinged, incredibly vivid color on crisp paper, well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE. A FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. certificate
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, proof-like impression and fresh color, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Wide margins and choice centering, deep rich colors, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1996 P.F. and 1997 P.S.E. certificates
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, wide beautifully balanced margins, bright colors on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge balanced margins, gorgeous fresh colors on bright white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Floyd. With 1984 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, some gum loss near top, brilliant colors on bright white paper, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1999 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $7,600.00)
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate