Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT "BLACK JACK" RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 sold. Ex Vineyard. With 1991 and 2003 P.F. certificates
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 465 sold. Ex Gorham. With 1989 and 2001 P.F. certificates
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, h.r., beautiful centering with wide margins, fresh color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 672 sold. With 2002 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, wide margins, short perf at leftVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. certificate
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, h.r., magnificent centering with extra wide margins on all sides, crisp color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Only 389 issued. Very few compare favorably to the example offered here.
With 2002 P.F. certificate.
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 397 sold. With 1969 and 2002 P.F. certificates
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on crisp paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 346 sold. With 1992 and 2002 P.F. certificates
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, intense color, almost perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 346 sold. Ex Vineyard. With 1992 and 2000 P.F. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, long and full perforations all aroundFINE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 317 sold. With 1988 and 2005 P.F. certificates