Sale 961 — The Dr. Edward and Joanne Dauer Collection of Superb Used U.S.
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 September, 2008
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Deep rich color, essentially perfect centering with wide balanced margins, sharp strike of "6" oval grid duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE EXTANT.
We are aware of three or four sound used examples of the 2c 1869 Re-Issue with comparable centering and margins. The finest copy -- with wider margins and a small oval grid cancel -- was purchased by the Siegel firm on behalf of a client from Shreves sale of the William S. Floyd collection (October 2001) for $12,000 hammer.
Ex Coulter. With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,450.00)
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Choice centering for this difficult issue with wide margins, rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Twigg-Smith. With 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,350.00). Only two have graded higher to date. SMQ estimates that approximately 30 are known used.
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of registry oval cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1967 and 2000 P.F. certificates
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Bold strike of oval registry cancelFRESH AND VERY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Coulter. With 1974 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,750.00). SMQ estimates that approximately 30 are known used.
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Absolutely perfect centering, wide even margins, deep rich color, clear strike of New York City oval grid, trivial tiny corner creases at topEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE OF THE 1869 RE-ISSUES IN USED CONDITION.
The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies, and SMQ estimates 20 extant.
Ex Zoellner. With 1970 and 1999 P.F. certificates
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Very lightly cancelled and magnificently centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,400.00).
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, wide margins, bold strike of duplex cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Deep rich colors, unobtrusive strike of quartered cork cancel, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Coulter. With 1972 and 2006 P.F. certificates