Sale 1256 — The Great Point Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 June, 2022
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1875 Re-Issue (Scott 112-133)
1c Buff (112). Original gum, small h.r., radiant color, clearly defined grill, fresh and Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate
6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, h.r., brilliant color, and paper, fresh and Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow (116). Original gum, vivid color, fresh and Very Fine, ex "Concord", with 1983 P.F. certificate
12c Green (117). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, choice centering, two light creases, Very Fine appearance
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Original gum, unusually precise centering, even more remarkable are the magnificent color and clarity of impression of the frame and vignette, the paper is fresh and brightVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE TYPE I 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE WE HAVE HANDLED IN YEARS.
The 15c Type I comes from the first 1869 printing; in May 1869 the 15c went to press using the second frame plate, which produced Type II. In a condition census, both Type I and II would show similar numbers known in the top tier of original-gum condition. However, Type I is generally a rarer stamp and carries a much higher Scott Catalogue value. Very few of this quality are listed in Power Search. For graded, only two are graded higher than an 80 in the P.S.E. Population Report (at 85 and 95).
Ex "European Connoisseur". With 2015 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Original gum, nearly perfect centering with wide margins all around, deep shades of Brown and Blue, fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FEW 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL STAMPS IN EXISTENCE WITH ORIGINAL GUM, SUPERB CENTERING AND FRESHNESS.
Even though the supply of Type II stamps (Scott 119) is more plentiful than its Type I counterpart (Scott 118), we have found that it is at least as difficult, if not more so, to find in such superb condition. This Type II is both centered and lightly hinged, and the vignette is nicely aligned to the frame, something that perfectionists will appreciate.
Ex Wingate. With 1999 and 2020 P.F. certificates (XF 90). By way of comparison, P.S.E. has only graded two at 90, which is the highest grade awarded in this gum category.
24c Green & Violet (120). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractively centered, bright and fresh colorsVERY FINE. THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE IS SELDOM ENCOUNTERED IN SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION WITH THE CENTERING AND FRESHNESS PRESENTED BY THIS EXAMPLE.
The 24c 1869 Pictorial is found in original gum condition more often than some of its bicolor brothers of the issue, such as Scott 118 and 122. However, it is very elusive in sound and centered original-gum condition -- qualities possessed by this choice example.
Ex "European Connoisseur". With 2015 P.F. certificate
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Slightly disturbed original gum, rich colors, thin spot at center not noted on certificates, Very Fine appearance, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Accompanying certificate notes part original gum which covers the entire back of the stamp, bright color, Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Part original gum, detailed impression, Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Part original gum, rich color and detailed impressiomVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WITH PART ORIGINAL GUM.
Original sales figures show that among the 1869 Pictorial Re-Issues, the 3c and 90c stamps accounted for the smallest number of units sold (1,406 and 1,356, respectively). Overall, the 1869s were popular with stamp collectors, far outselling the 1851-60 and 1861-66 Re-Issue sets. However, the 90c stamp's high denomination and the availability of ordinary 3c stamps limited demand. Today, both are rare, and handling over the years has not been kind to many of the surviving examples.
with 1994 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Part original gum, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Unused (traces of original gum), vibrant color, few small faults, Very Fine appearance, with 1993 P.F. certificate, Scott value as no gum
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, rich color, detailed impression, Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Large part original gum, rich colors, Very Fine and attractive, purple backstamp, with 1976 P.F. certificate as original gum
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Part original gum, rich colors and proof-like impressions, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 1974 P.F. certificate
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, rich colors and detailed impressions on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, an attractive example of this issue, with 1993 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), detailed impressions, reperfed at bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 1991 P.F. certificate not noting reperfing
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, single hinge mark, pretty shade, Very Fine, with 1990 P.S.E. certificate