Sale 983 — The Hampshire Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, sharp proof-like impression and crisp shade, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 sold. With 1985 and 1994 P.F. certificates
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering, pretty "milk chocolate" colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 672 sold. Ex Hoffman. With 2001 and 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $3,450.00)
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $7,200.00)
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 346 sold. Ex Weisman, Vineyard and Hoffman. With 1994 P.S.E. and 1986 and 2003 P.F. certificates
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Original gum, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, bright paper, gorgeous centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATION TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
Little space was left on the 30c 1861 plate for vertical rows of perforations between stamps, and the same plate was used for the 1875 Re-Issue. Therefore, well-centered copies with perforations clear at the sides are rare. Only 346 were sold. Our Levi records contain 146 unused singles, an unused pair and an unused block of four. Many have margins either touching or in on at least one side. Few of the sound copies retain all or part of their original gum.
Ex Whitman. With 1983, 1997 and 2009 P.F. certificates