Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, crisp impression on bright paper, Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $600.00), Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
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 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,250.00). Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vibrant color on fresh paper, Very Good, only 479 sold, with 2006 A.P.S. certificate
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, bright shade, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 5c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 878 were sold; the remaining 9,122 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, many have perforations touching the design at either top or bottom. The example offered here, with perfectly balanced margins, is a remarkable stamp.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,250.00). Only two grade higher (at 95) and one other shares this grade. Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, rich color and sharp detailed impression, Very Fine, only 878 sold, with 1999 P.F. certificate
10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, better centering than normally seenVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 10c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). All are Type I stamps. 516 of the 10c were sold, and the remaining 9,484 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 1994 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,500.00). Only three grade higher and four others share this grade. Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, detailed impression on bright paper, better centering than normally seenEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The narrow spaces between stamps on the 12c 1857 Reprint plate allowed almost no room for large 12-gauge perforations, and the Reprints were generally perforated into parts of the design. Examples such as this, with the framelines complete on all four sides, are extremely rare.
With 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,500.00). Only five grade higher. Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, proof-like impression on pristine white paper, Fine, only 489 sold, with 2005 P.F. certificate
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 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, by order of the Postmaster General. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, many have perforations touching the design at either top or bottom. The example offered here, with unusually wide margins, is a remarkable stamp.
Ex Gorham. With 2000 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $9,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others. Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 REPRINT.
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 1999 A.P.S., 2007 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,250.00). Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, scissors-separated perfs as often (and why it received such a low grade), Fine, only 480 sold, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (G 30)
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE 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, by order of the Postmaster General.
Ex Kantor. With 1968 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,000.00). Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, gorgeous color in a dark shade, deeply etched impressionVERY 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.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate