Sale 1277 — The Adventurer Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 March, 2023
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, brilliant color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
With 2014 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95).
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Unused (no gum), bright shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1975 A.P.S. certificate
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, deep shade and impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 sold. With 2000 and 2007 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.
The 3c Re-Issue was printed from one of the original plates, 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.
Ex Whitman. With 1987, 1995 and 2009 P.F. certificates (XF 90XQ). The "XQ" stands for "Extraordinary Quality".
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, unusually choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM 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 the bottom left of the design. 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 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,500.00). Only one grades higher (at 95J) and only nine others share this grade.
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Unused (no gum), pretty shade, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 1992 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (NG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,500.00).
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A PARTICULARLY 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 and only 451 were sold.
Ex Whitman. With 1993 and 2009 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, bright shade and detailed impression, wide margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
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 1997 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $8,500.00)
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
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.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $10,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to an original-gum example and it has been achieved by only five others.
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, naturally brownish in places, perfectly centered, beautiful rich color and excellent clarity of impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES. THE 24-CENT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THIS SELECT ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Ex Hewitt and "Concord". With 1982, 1994 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Unused (no gum), deep rich color and detailed impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Small violet backstamp. With 2014 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85).
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, vibrant color, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUES OF THE SERIES TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2009 and 2013 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). This stamp is extremely difficult to obtain in the higher grades. P.S.E. has graded one at 90 and two at 85. The P.F. has graded two at 85 with none higher. This is the first graded example we have offered since 2010.
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Unused (no gum), deep rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED 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.
With 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (NG, XF 90; SMQ $5,250.00). Three have graded higher in this category and none share this grade. For original-gum examples, the highest grade is one example at 90. This is a perfect stamp for one who values centering over gum.