Sale 1277 — The Adventurer Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 March, 2023
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
1c Buff (112). Part original gum which covers most of the back of the stamp, radiant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1975 A.P.S. certificate, Scott value as original gum
6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, brilliant color on bright paper, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1973 and 1996 P.F. certificates
10c Yellow (116). Original gum, brilliant color, unusually wide margins, faint crease at bottom right not noted on certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 2002 P.F. certificate
12c Green (117). Original gum, crisp impression, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1995 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Unused (no gum), bright colors, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2004 P.S.E. and 2006 P.F. certificates (both XF 90; SMQ $4,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a no-gum example (one is graded 95 with gum; the next highest graded with gum is 85).
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Original gum, rich colors and proof-like impressions, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. (ungraded) and 1998 and 2010 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Unused (no gum), bright colors, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
24c Green & Violet (120). Unused (no gum), rich colors on bright paper, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. A RARE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
With 1997 and 2006 P.F. certificates (NG, XF 90).
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Original gum, h.r., radiant colors, expertly sealed tear at bottom center not noted on certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1975 A.P.S. certificate
90c Carmine & Black (122). Unused (no gum), deep rich colors on bright paper, far better centering than normally seen on this difficult top valueEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2007 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $6,500.00)