United States Stamps
1875 REPRODUCTIONS OF 1847 ISSUE
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1 |
 |
3 |
 #3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as
issued, an exceedingly choice example, possessing large and wonderfully
well balanced margins all around, gorgeous rich color and a sharp detailed
impression, extremely fine and quite handsome; 2000 PF certificate. (Image) |
$800.00
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1857-1861 ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2 |
|
26 |
 #26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, exceptionally well
centered within much wider margins than typically found on this value, rich
fresh color, clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine.
(Image) |
$75.00
SOLD for $95.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 3 |
|
30 |
 #30, 5c Orange brown, Ty. II, very well centered
within extraordinarily wide margins, intensely rich color and impression,
full o.g., extremely fine; an uncommonly choice example of this scarce
stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,900.00).
(Image) |
$1,250.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4 |
|
35 |
 #35, 10c Green, Ty. V, exceedingly well centered
within extravagantly large margins, deep luxuriant color and an especially
sharp impression, o.g., extremely fine and quite desirable. (Image) |
$275.00
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 5 |
|
36b |
 #36b, 12c Black, plate III, remarkably well
centered for this always difficult value, stunning deep color and prooflike
impression on fresh paper, o.g., certificate mentions a tiny creased perf.
at bottom right which is quite insignificant, extremely fine; 2006 PSE
certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,400.00).
(Image) |
$800.00
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 6 |
|
37 |
 #37, 24c Gray lilac, uncommonly well centered
within larger margins than usually found, strong rich color and a crisp
impression, full fresh o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine example of this
scarce classic stamp; 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $1,650.00). (Image) |
$1,700.00
SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 7 |
|
38 |
 #38, 30c Orange, excellent centering within much
larger margins than usually found on this notoriously tight-margined stamp,
deep luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression, full o.g., lightly
hinged, two short perfs. at top, otherwise extremely fine; 2006 PSE
certificate (F 70; presumably reduced down several grades for the short
perfs, which are not that objectionable; SMQ $1,100.00).
(Image) |
$2,250.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1875 REPRINTS OF 1857-1861 ISSUE
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 8 |
|
47 |
 #47, 90c Deep blue reprint, without gum as
issued, a select quality example of this reprint rarity, possessing
exceptional centering which is most uncommon on any of the values from the
reprint series, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression on bright
fresh paper, extremely fine; certainly among the very finest available
of the mere 454 issued; 1986 PF certificate.
(Image) |
$4,750.00
SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1861-1866 ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 9 |
|
63 |
 #63, 1c Blue, a lovely mint single that possesses
lavishly large margins all around which are rarely encountered on this
value, outstanding centering as well, exceptional bright color, o.g.,
lightly hinged, extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp in this choice
quality; 1989 PF certificate. (Image) |
$375.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 10 |
|
65 |
 #65, 3c Rose, extraordinarily well centered
within exceedingly large margins, wonderfully fresh color and a clean
impression on bright white paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine
gem; seldom encountered both this well centered and margined; 1991 PF
certificate. (Image) |
$150.00
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 11 |
|
71 |
 #71, 30c Orange, exceptionally well centered,
especially when compared to most existing mint copies of this value, strong
bright color and a crisp impression, o.g., very fine; a particularly
handsome example of this difficult and scarce stamp; 1990 PF certificate. (Image) |
$2,000.00
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 12 |
|
72 |
 #72, 90c Blue, a striking mint top sheet-margin
single of this very scarce high value, featuring rich vibrant color and a
razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, unusually well centered within
exceptionally large margins, part o.g., very fine and a wonderfully choice
stamp; 1981 PF certificate. (Image) |
$3,500.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 13 |
|
73 |
 #73, 2c Black, marvelously well centered within
large balanced margins, beautiful rich color and a well etched impression
on pristine white paper, full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely
fine; rarely encountered in this highly select quality; 1999 PF certificate
for a block of four, this being the top left stamp.
(Image) |
$400.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 14 |
|
78 |
 #78, 24c Lilac, an extraordinary quality mint
example of one of the most difficult values from the 1861-1868 series to
find in premium condition, possessing several eye-appealing
characteristics, including being remarkably well centered, with no portion
of the design impinged by the perforations (a trait that is almost never
found on this stamp), plus the stamp possesses a wonderful overall
freshness, with brilliantly rich color and a deeply etched impression on
immaculate white paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a true
condition rarity; 1988 PF certificate.
(Image) |
$2,500.00
SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1867 GRILLED ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 15 |
|
93 |
 #93, 2c Black, "F" grill, well centered within
uncharacteristically large margins, strong color and impression, o.g.,
relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate. (Image) |
$500.00
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 16 |
|
95 |
 #95, 5c Brown, "F" grill, a most impressive mint
example of this rare grilled stamp, featuring rich luxuriant color and a
sharp detailed impression, plus it is marvelously well centered, full fresh
o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; collectors of mint United States
stamps will surely recognize the Five Cent "F" Grill as one of the most
frustratingly difficult stamps to find in any kind of premium quality,
which makes the appearance of the stamp offered here such an exciting
opportunity; 1989 PF certificate. (Image) |
$3,500.00
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 17 |
|
96 |
 #96, 10c Yellow green, "F" grill, a marvelous
mint example in a quality that has few peers, possessing outstanding
centering amid very large margins, plus its color is exceedingly deep and
rich, while its impression is highly detailed, even its reverse it out of
the ordinary, sporting full clean o.g. that has been lightly hinged, an
extremely fine gem in every regard; 1990 PF certificate. (Image) |
$3,500.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 18 |
|
98 |
 #98, 15c Black, "F" grill, an exquisite mint
example of this rare and frustratingly difficult stamp, which is especially
elusive both mint and in premium quality, possessing remarkable centering
amid very large margins which are most uncharacteristic of any of the 15c
values from the grilled issues, strong color and impression, o.g.,
extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate; ex-"Chappaqua". (Image) |
$4,500.00
SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1875 RE-ISSUES OF 1861-1866 ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 19 |
|
102 |
 #102, 1c Blue re-issue, a fabulous quality mint
single, being not only precisely centered within lavishly large margins,
but is also incredibly fresh, with eye-arresting color that is strikingly
intense and vibrant, razor-sharp impression on immaculate white paper,
o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2000 PF certificate. (Image) |
$950.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 20 |
|
104 |
 #104, 3c Brown red re-issue, an exciting mint
example that is certainly one of the finest in existence of the mere 465
sold, as this marvelous stamp features several exceptional physical
characteristics that rarely converge on a single example, including being
remarkably fresh, with stunningly rich color and an impression that could
not be more deeply incised on brilliantly white paper, plus it is
extraordinarily well centered within large margins, o.g., lightly hinged,
an extremely fine gem for the finest collection; 1988 PF certificate. (Image) |
$4,500.00
SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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