Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vivid color on bright paper, exceptionally well-centered for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold. The P.S.E. Population Report reveals how rare it is in any kind of sound and centered condition. Only three stamps are graded 90 and only three are graded above 90, with the highest graded 95J (Siegel Sale 973, lot 62).
With 1990, 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $9,500.00)
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, detailed impression, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 12c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 489 of the 12c were sold, and the remaining 9,511 were destroyed.
With 1998 P.F. certificate
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, gorgeous rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, outstanding centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 REPRINT. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold; the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, many have perforations touching the design at either top or bottom. The example offered here is one of the finest.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $10,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and is shared by only three others
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold; the remaining 9,521 were destroyed.
Ex "Cloudrest". With 1985 and 2000 P.F. certificates
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printedVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 30c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 480 were sold; the remaining 9,520 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
Ex "Cloudrest". With 1978 P.F. certificate
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
Ex "Cloudrest". With 1976 P.F. certificate