Sale 959 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Wednesday, 23-25 June, 2008
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, bright shade, well-centered, tiny natural inclusion shows on back, Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vivid color, well-centered for this difficult issueVERY FINE. A BRIGHT AND FRESH EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
Only 479 sold. With 1986 P.F. certificate
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, gorgeous rich color and bright paper, exceptionally well-centered for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONE OF THE BETTER-CENTERED EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1857 REPRINT WE HAVE OFFERED.
Only 878 sold. With 2001 P.F. certificate
10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, precise centering with even marginsEXTREMELY FINE. THE 10-CENT IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1857-60 REPRINTS TO OBTAIN IN THIS SUPERB QUALITY.
Only 516 issued. With 1994 P.F. certificate
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, deep shade, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE REPRINT.
Only 489 sold. With 1950 P.F. certificate
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
Only 479 were sold. Of these, very few have perforations clear of the design on all four sides.
With 1987 P.F. certificate
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color on bright paper, remarkably choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
Only 480 sold. With 1994 P.F. certificate
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, natural s.e. at left (rarely encountered!), some soiling spots on back, otherwise Very Fine, only 480 issued
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, intense shade and proof-like impression, choice centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFULLY-CENTERED AND EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
Only 454 sold. With 1983 P.F. certificate
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, dark color on bright paperVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
Only 454 sold.