Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
88
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Original gum, well-balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, the 1c 1875 Re-issue is considerably more difficult to find in superb condition than its 1880 Special Printing counterpart, with 2005 P.F., 2008 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00)
550
850
89
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Original gum, lovely depth of color, proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $700.00)
650
750
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15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Hoffman. With 1998 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
1,350
2,000
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24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, rich colors, near perfect centering on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Hall. With 1985 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $4,750.00)
2,100
3,000
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30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, lightly hinged, huge balanced margins, gorgeous fresh colors on bright white paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Floyd. With 1984 and 2013 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF 80; SMQ $2,750.00). In our opinion, the P.F. grade is accurate
2,500
2,600
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1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue (133a). Without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $625.00), one of six in this grade with only three higher
300
700
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