Sale 1288 — The Nelson Berman Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 22 June, 2023
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Unused (no gum), beautiful wide balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Brownish original gum, detailed impression, wide marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1875 RE-ISSUE.
The 2c 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 979 of the 2c were sold.
With 1989 P.F. certificate.
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Unused (no gum), deep rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, only 465 sold, with 1994 P.F. certificate
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, h.r., radiant color, wide marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1875 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.
Signed in pen partly on hinge. With 1972 P.F. certificate.
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, deep rich color on bright paper, unusually wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE 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 and only 451 were sold.
With 1986 P.F. certificate.
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Part original gum which covers the bottom half of the stamp, intense shade and impression, wide marginVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL PART ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 12c 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 389 of the 12c were sold; the remaining 9,611 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Slightly toned original gum, intense impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1875 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 1989 P.F. certificate.
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Unused (no gum), intense color and impression on crisp white paper, well-centeredVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold.
With 1989 P.F. certificate.
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum -- described as "part o.g." on certificate, but it appears to us to be full with minor hinge marks -- vibrant color and proof-like impression, well-centered, particularly so for the 30cVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1875 RE-ISSUE.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Ex Golin. With 1991 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1875 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1993 P.S.E. certificate.