Sale 1187 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 July, 2018
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
3c Green & Gold, Vignette Map of the United States on Thick White Paper, Rouletted (79-E7). Essay by an unknown author depicting a map of the United States with the words "United States" and gold "3" superimposed, borders of the country as they were established in 1867, with remarkable detail depicting mountain ranges, wide margins with the lower right corner slightly closer from trimmingVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE 1861-67 ISSUE ESSAY.
With 2014 P.F. certificate which shows the lower right margin before it was slightly trimmed
3c Experimental Essay, Metal Die (79-E29x var). 64 x 77mm metal die of this 3c experimental design, with die no. 25868 and "EXPERIMENT No. 1" at top, back of die with unusual cross hatching and other carved elements such as crescents, accompanied by small cardboard envelope that housed the die with example of the design struck in black, cut to shape and mounted on larger black card, the envelope with wear as one would expect from something housing such a heavy metal die, Very Fine and unique, from the American Bank Note Company archives, Scott Catalogue lists this essay, notes it is unique and prices it at $1,000.00, this is the first time this unique die has been offered to the market
3c Rose, A. Grill (79). Original gum, lightly hinged, typical perfs for this difficult issue, small thin spot at top, Fine appearance, scarce in original-gum condition
3c Rose, A. Grill (79). Dramatic pre-print paper fold, small cork cancel, typical perf flaws at lower left as often seen on this issue, otherwise Fine and unusual variety
3c Rose, C. Grill (83). Original gum with narrow left selvage, clearly-defined grill, brilliant color on bright paperFINE AND SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT C GRILL.
The 3c is the only denomination that comes with the distinctive C Grill, with the grill points facing up instead of down. With 2002 P.S.E. certificate
2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Unused (regummed), intense shade, Fine, scarce in unused condition, with 1984 P.F. certificate as "original gum"
2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Unused (no gum), centered to left, light diagonal crease and reperfed at right, still a scarce unused example of this issue, with 2011 P.F. certificate
12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Gorgeous centering with unusually wide margins all around, intense impression gives the stamp a remarkable depth of shade, clearly-defined grill points, neat target cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1867 12-CENT Z GRILL.
The 12c Z Grill stamps are often quite off-center. The example offered here is a true condition rarity.
Ex Senchuk and Kirke. With 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $7,250.00). Only three examples have been graded higher and this is one of only four to achieve this grade. We are surprised this did not receive a 95 grade.
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Disturbed original gum, clearly-defined grill, rich color, light gum creases at bottom, Fine, ex Lutwak, with 1975 P.F. certificate as original gum
3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Original gum, brilliant color on crisp paper, clearly-defined grill, wide margins, Extremely Fine, ex "Scarsdale", with 1979 (copy), 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates
12c Black, E. Grill (90). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, sharp impression, Fine and scarce original gum example of this issue, with 2002 P.F. certificate
12c Black, E. Grill (90). Attractive margins and centering, intense shade, quartered cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2014 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
15c Black, E. Grill (91). Clearly-defined grill, bold color, well-balanced margins, light face-free cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
15c Black, E. Grill (91). Choice margins and centering, bold strike of circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, F. Grill (92). Block of four, original gum, bottom right stamp Mint N.H., top pair h.r., perfs to in, certificate mentions a small flaw on top right stamp, Very Good, with 2012 Weiss certificate, Scott Retail as hinged block
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Mint N.H. with some offset on gum from sheet stacking, intense color and impression, Fine, only a small number of No. 95's exist in Mint Never-Hinged condition, with 1992 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Disturbed original gum, clear grill, a few gum soaked perfs and reperfed at top (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), appears Fine, with clear 1984 P.F. certificate
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, crisp impression, fresh and Fine, with copy of 1992 P.F. certificate for block
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, clearly-defined grillVERY FINE. A DESIRABLE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL.
With copy of 1967 P.F. certificate for pair
30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Unused (no gum), bright color, short perf at top, appears Fine, with 1977 A.P.S. certificate
30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Unused (regummed), brilliant color, light corner crease at bottom right, light gum soak in grill, Fine appearance, small backstamp
30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Nicely balanced margins, bright color, beautifully complemented by red Baltimore Md. and blue French entry datestamps, tiny corner crease, appears Very Fine, a striking stamp, with 2003 P.F. certificate
30c Orange, F. Grill, Double Grill, One Split (100 var). Clear second grill, one split between top and bottom, cancelled by bold "Hiogo, Japan" double-circle handstamp, bright shade, Fine, a remarkable combination of the rare double grill used in Hiogo, Japan -- each scarce on their own, with 1986 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as double grill with Japan cancel
90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Slightly disturbed original gum, bright color, clearly-defined grill, accompanying certificate notes a repaired perf at top right which is difficult to detectFINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, accompanying certificate notes slight staining which has since been removed, few short perfs not mentioned on certificate, otherwise Very Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Rich color, three wide margins, design clear at top, segmented cork cancel and trace of red cancel, Very Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Unused (no gum), bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Unused (no gum), intense shade on bright paper, fresh, Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Large part original gum which covers nearly the entire back, small h.r., well-centered with rich color, a few short perfs at top right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Unused (regummed), rich color and detailed impression, Fine, only 465 sold, with 1972 P.F. certificate stating "with traces of gum"
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced 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 bottom. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 672 of the 5c were sold; the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Ex "Hanover". With 2005 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (latter graded Mint OG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,500.00). Only one has graded higher (at 95J).
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Attractively centered, deep rich color on brilliant white paper, bold duplex cancelVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY 38 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
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 bottom. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 672 of the 5c were sold; the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 105 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/105/105.pdf , records only 38 examples.
Census No. 105-CAN-04. With 1958 and 2015 P.F. certificates
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, wide margins and nicely centered, magnificent rich color and proof-like impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE 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 (100 impressions). Only 451 of the 10c were sold; the remaining 9,549 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1977 and 2014 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Large part disturbed original gum, intense shade and impression, three wide margins, Very Fine, only 451 sold, with 1967 P.F. certificate as "part o.g."
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, deep shade and proof-like impression on bright paperVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
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.
Ex Hoffman. With 2002 and 2008 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade, attractive margins and centeringVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
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 2014 P.F. certificate
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, fresh and Very Fine, only 397 sold, with 1990 P.F. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, h.r., intense shade, well-centered with balanced margins, a couple short perfs at bottom right, appears Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Unused (regummed), intense shade and detailed impression, Fine, only 346 sold, with 1977 A.P.S. certificate as original gum
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Unused (no gum), vibrant color, wide margins, fresh and Fine, only 346 sold, with copy of 1990 P.F. certificate
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Unused (no gum), rich color, light horizontal crease at bottom, single short perf at top, otherwise Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Unused (no gum), rich color on bright paper, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance, only 317 sold, with 1979 P.F. certificate not mentioning reperfing
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Unused (regummed), reperfed at left and couple nibbed perfs at top, otherwise Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate