Sale 1235 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 19-20 May, 2021
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, huge margins and choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Unused (no gum), beautifully centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00), this is the highest grade P.S.E. has awarded to Scott 102 in any condition
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on crisp paper, choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
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 Re-Issue plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide margins and choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE 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 2005 P.F. certificate
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, wide margins and well-centeredEXTREMELY FINE LIGHTLY HINGED 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.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, fresh and bright color, extra wide margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED 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 1975 P.F. certificate
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, choice centering with Jumbo margins all around, crisp color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
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.
With 2002 P.F. certificate
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paper, superbly centeredVERY 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.
Ex "Laila". With 1969 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Slightly disturbed original gum described as "previously hinged" on accompanying certificate, intense color and impression on crisp white paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Ex "Laila". With clear 2002 P.F. certificate
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, vibrant color and detailed impression on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHICH IS ARGUABLY THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUPERIOR GRADES.
Little space was left on the 30c 1861 plate for vertical rows of perforations between stamps, and the same plate was used for the 1875 Re-Issue. Therefore, well-centered copies with perforations clear at the sides are rare. Only 346 were sold. Our Levi records contain 146 unused singles, an unused pair and an unused block of four. Many have margins either touching or in on at least one side. Of the sound copies few retain all or part of their original gum.
Ex Geisler. With 1990 and 2007 P.F. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, wide and beautifully balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 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 2001 P.F. certificate