Sale 1328 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 July, 2024
Category — 1857-60 Issue and Reprints
1c Blue, Ty. I (18). Plate 12, original gum, attractive centering and rich color, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate (OG, VF-XF 85)
1c Blue, Ty. II (20). Position 10R4, one of the top-row Plate 4 positions showing the complete design at top and the only double transfer on Plate 4, grid cancel, fresh and Fine, Ashbrook states "The lone double transfer, 10R4, is a very rare stamp, in fact, it ranks among the rarest of double transfers of the one cent 1851-1857. I have seen very few copies, and only one pair, containing 10R4." (Neinken book, p. 270), ex Sheriff, Koppersmith and Saadi, with 1987 and 1992 P.F. certificates
1c Blue, Ty. III (21). Position 78R4, with intact perfs at top, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of Ala. circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80)
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Position 60L4, with right selvage showing centerline, original gum, nicely centered, bright and fresh, Very Fine original-gum position single, with 2000 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Ty. IV, Triple Transfer One Inverted (23 var). Position 81L1L, recut once at top, centered far to right with captured sheet margin at left, blue Philadelphia circular datestamp cancel, Very Good example of this scarce position which is very rare as a perforated stamp, we have offered only three others since keeping computerized records in 1993, ex Ishikawa and Saadi, with 1993 P.F. certificate
3c Claret, Ty. I (25). Intense shade and impression, well-struck circular datestamp cancel, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Mint N.H., bright color, unusually choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher (highest is 98)
3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Three used singles from premium plate positions, including Pos. 87R15 double transfer showing rosettes doubled and line thru "Postage" and "Three Cents", Pos. 52L25 five-line recut, Pos. 18L28 "Quadruple Plate Flaw", couple small perf flaws, overall Fine and attractive trio, Scott value $5,000
5c Red Brown (28). Deep rich color, outstanding centering with wide margins which are clear of the outer projections all around, town datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE. A FRESH AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5-CENT RED BROWN.
Ex Merlin. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only eight grade higher.
5c Indian Red (28A). Warm shade in the true Indian Red color, light strikes of circular datestamp, fresh and Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
5c Indian Red (28A). Radiant color, 1859 New Orleans circular datestamp, corner perf crease at top left, Very Fine appearance, with 2024 P.F. certificate
5c Brown (29). Crisp shade and detailed impression, superior centering with unusually wide margins, perforations well clear of the design on all four sides, neat strikes of circular datestamp leave design clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 5-CENT TYPE I BROWN. A RARE STAMP IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
Ex "Natalee Grace". With 1997 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only two grade higher (at 98).
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Original gum, rich color and nicely centered, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80), SCV $2,250
10c Green, Ty. I (31). Wide and balanced margins all around, clearly showing the type characteristics, wonderful rich color and sharp impression
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT PERFORATED TYPE I.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only eight grade higher (the highest is 95).
10c Green, Ty. II (32). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering, unobtrusive strikes of black circular datestamp and red 7c credit datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE II, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Ex Gorham. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only two grade higher (at 98).
10c Green, Ty. II (32). Rich color, choice centering, face free cancels
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE II, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. AND THE P.F.
With 1988, 2021 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (latter two XF-Superb 95). Only two grade higher (at 98).
10c Green, Ty. II (32). Wide margins for this issue and near perfect centering, deep rich color, cancelled by black and red circular datestamps, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful used example cancelled in red, with 1993 and 2024 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Wide margins and well-centered, part captured imprint at right as well as pre-printing paper fold, New Orleans circular datestamp cancel and red "Aachen Franco" handstamp — both struck so that the central vignette is unobscured, Extremely Fine, it would be difficult to find a Scott No. 35 with more interesting features than seen here
12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Original gum, intense shade and impression, choice centering for this difficult issue, unusual plate scratches at right
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE 3.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only two grade higher (at 98) and four others share this desirable grade.
12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Deep shade and detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Kirke and Gorham, with 1983, 2005 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, bright shade, well-centered side-to-side and just touched at bottom, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
24c Lilac, Imperforate (37c). Unused (no gum), large margins at sides, clear at top and bottom, Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate, Scott value as original gum
30c Orange (38). Original gum, well-centered with three full margins, just touched at top, bright color, Very Fine and choice for this, with 1984 (for a block) and 1989 P.F. certificates
30c Orange (38). Vibrant color nicely complemented by red grid cancel, unusually choice centering, Extremely fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
90c Blue (39). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide margins
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE.
Ex Whitman. With 1990 P.F. certificate.
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, nicely centered for this very difficult issue, brilliant color
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 RE-ISSUE.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 1972 and 1985 P.F. certificates.
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, bright color and completely sound
FRESH AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 RE-ISSUE.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75). SCV $3,000.
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, brilliant color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85), only four examples grade higher, SCV $1,250
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, unusually well-centered with sharp impression on crisp paper
VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 12c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 489 of the 12c were sold, and the remaining 9,511 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85). This is one of only four to garner this grade with only six higher.
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, nicely centered with balanced margins, intense shade
VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 12c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 489 of the 12c were sold, and the remaining 9,511 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 1985 P.F. certificate.
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, well-centered with perfs clear, rich color
FRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold; the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
With 1982 and 2008 P.F. certificates (VF 80).
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, nicely centered with intense color
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold; the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
With 2017 P.F. certificate (VF 80).
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, vivid color, unusually well-centered with perfs essentially clear of the design all around
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 REPRINT, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES TO OBTAIN WITH MARGINS CLEAR OF THE PERFS ALL AROUND.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 30c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 480 were sold; the remaining 9,520 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 1970, 1991 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates.
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, attractive centering and margins
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 REPRINT. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES TO OBTAIN WITH ANY SEMBLAGE OF GOOD CENTERING.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 30C stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 480 were sold; the remaining 9,520 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80). SCV $3,250.
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, rich color and well-centered
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate.
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, rich color, reperfed at right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Very Fine, only 454 sold, with clear 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, reperfed on two sides, otherwise Very Fine, only 454 sold, SCV $4,000