Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2004 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB 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.
A review using Power Search shows that virtually all are off center to some degree, and many have perforations touching on one or more sides due to the narrow spacing on the original plate. The example offered here is one of the rare exceptions.
With 2002 P.F. certificate.
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, radiant color, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 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 1991 P.F. certificate
10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, unusually wide marginsVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1857 REPRINT. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
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.
Ex Vineyard. With 1988 and 2003 P.F. certificates
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, intense shade on bright paperFRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 12c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 489 of the 12c were sold, and the remaining 9,511 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 2003 P.F. certificate
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, wide margins, rich color and detailed impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 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.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 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.
Ex Vineyard. With 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
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. Few surviving copies exist with the precise centering of this stamp.
With 1967 P.F. and 1990 P.S.E. certificates