United States Stamps continued...

1875 RE-ISSUES OF 1861-1866 ISSUES continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
21		107	#107, 12c Black re-issue, an superlative mint example of this scarce re-issue in a quality which, unquestionably, places it among the finest, if not the finest known of the 389 issued, possessing absolutely perfect centering amid the most lavish margins imaginable, intense "jet" black color and a vivid impression on bright fresh paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem whose equal probably does not exist; 1974 and 1997 PF certificates. (Image)	$5,500.00 SOLD for $18,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
22		111	#111, 90c Blue re-issue, an extraordinarily choice mint example of this re-issue rarity, being exceedingly well centered within large margins, plus it features deep luxuriant color and an outstanding prooflike impression on bright white paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; very few of the 317 sold are found both this fresh and well centered; 1982 and 2003 PF certificates; ex-Drucker. (Image)	$7,250.00 SOLD for $8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

1869 PICTORIALS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
23		113	#113, 2c Brown, flawlessly centered within large balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice; a highly desirable and rare stamp in this premium quality; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	$775.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
24		114	#114, 3c Ultramarine, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, exceedingly bright fresh color, in addition this happens to be the split grill variety, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $460.00 for the normal variety). (Image)	$400.00 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
25		116	#116, 10c Yellow, excellent centering within large margins, bright color, full o.g., two slightly shorter perfs. at top, otherwise extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VG-F 60; an unduly harsh grade considering this stamp's exceptional centering; SMQ unpriced in this grade). (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
26		117	#117, 12c Green, especially well centered within large balanced margins, strong rich color and a sharp detailed impression, full o.g. that has been a bit mount-disturbed, extremely fine; clear 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,600.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
27		119	#119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, a highly desirable mint example, possessing an overall freshness and brilliance few others can boast, with deep luxuriant colors and well incised impressions on clean paper, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this stamp, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially rare stamp in this exceptional quality; undated PSE certificate #25499 accompanies. (Image)	$4,000.00 SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction

1875 RE-ISSUES OF THE 1869 PICTORIALS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
28		123	#123, 1c Buff re-issue, exceptionally well centered within large margins, lovely rich color and a crisp detailed impression, full o.g., extremely fine and handsome; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$675.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
29		124	#124, 2c Brown re-issue, uncharacteristically well centered, rich luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, full o.g., extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,300.00). (Image)	$800.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
30		126	#126, 6c Blue re-issue, a most impressive mint example of this very scarce and difficult value, rich vibrant color and a clean impression on bright paper, outstanding centering within uncharacteristically large margins, especially full and intact perforations all around, full clean o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; a particularly rare stamp in this gem condition; only 2,226 sold; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,250.00 SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
31		129	#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, extraordinarily well centered within uncommonly large margins, gorgeous rich colors and strong impressions, certificate states "part o.g." but it has virtually full original gum, extremely fine; only 1,981 sold; 2006 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,050.00) (Image)	$1,900.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
32		130	#130, 24c Green and violet re-issue, marvelously well centered, sumptuously rich colors and crisp detailed impressions on bright white paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a most attractive mint example of this rare re-issue, of which only 2,091 were sold; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,750.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
33		131	#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, exceedingly well centered within lavishly large margins, incredibly beautiful colors that are both strong and bright, razor-sharp impressions on brilliantly white paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; in far superior condition to the vast majority of the 1,535 sold; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,250.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
34		132	#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, exceptionally well centered although certificate states reperforated at top, bright fresh colors, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine appearance; despite the reperforation, this is still a most attractive and highly collectable example of this rare re-issue high value; 2006 PSE certificate (VG 50; SMQ $1,750.00). (Image)	$4,750.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction

1870-1871 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
35		134	#134, 1c Ultramarine with grill, an amazing mint example in the finest quality imaginable, possessing gigantic margins for any One Cent Bank Note, let alone this difficult grilled stamp, plus it is flawlessly centered within these extraordinary borders, beautiful color that is especially bright and rich, uncommonly clean impression on immaculate white paper, o.g., never hinged, superb; without question the finest quality #134 in existence; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)	for hinged $2,500.00 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
36		135	#135, 2c Red brown with grill, an incredibly handsome mint example of this very scarce stamp, possessing outstanding centering within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, gorgeous intensely rich color and impression on pristine white paper, clearly identifiable "I" grill , full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a true condition rarity whose catalog value does not accurately reflect a stamp of this caliber; 1994 and 2000 PF certificates. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
37		136	#136, 3c Green with grill, an outstanding mint example that is impeccably well centered within large and well balanced margins, fresh color, unusually well defined grill, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1995 PSE certificate. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
38	O	142	#142, 24c Purple with grill, a remarkably choice used example of this Bank Note rarity, not only is it one of the very few existing example without any faults, but it is also one of the finest centered copies extant, with exceptionally well balanced margins all around, considerable stronger color than typically seen, neat target cancel, several easily identifiable grill points, extremely fine; certainly among the very finest examples available; 1993 APS, 1994 PF and 2004 PSE certificates. (Image)	$6,500.00 SOLD for $11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
39		143	#143, 30c Black with grill, an exciting mint example of one of the rarest stamps in all of U.S. philately to find both sound and still retaining its original gum, with this particular stamp possessing far better centering than normally found, as most have the design touching or cutting into the perforations, strong color and impression, several identifiable grill points at left, full original gum that has been lightly hinged, very fine; a review of our records shows this to be only the third sound full original gum Thirty Cent Grilled Banknote we have ever offered, despite our firm having offered many of the most important mint United States collections to have come on the market in the last ten years; 1999 PSE and 2000 PF certificates. (Image)	$19,000.00 SOLD for $14,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
40		146	#146, 2c Red brown, marvelously well centered within well balanced margins, rich bright color and a crisp impression, especially clean full o.g., faintly hinged, extremely fine; a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in this premium quality; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$350.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction