United States Stamps continued...

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

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
181		107	#107, 12c Black re-issue, a fabulous quality mint example, unquestionably being one of the very finest of the 389 sold, as this impressive stamp features not only impeccable centering within extraordinarily large margins, but it also features strikingly intense "jet" black color and a superbly detailed impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem for the collector who is meticulously assembling a premium quality set of 1861 re-issues; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$5,000.00 SOLD for $13,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
182		108	#108, 15c Black re-issue, a magnificent mint example of this re-issue rarity, possessing virtually perfect centering with enormously large margins, easily being the most spectacular centering and margins one would ever encounter on this value, striking prooflike color and impression on pristine white paper, full o.g., an extremely fine gem for the most condition conscious collector; one of the finest, if not the finest, Fifteen Cent 1861 Re-issues in existence; only 397 sold; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$5,500.00 SOLD for $18,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
183		108	#108, 15c Black re-issue, unused, well centered although reperforated at left, rich re-issue color and impression, very fine appearance; 2007 PSE certificate. (Image)	$3,000.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
184		109	#109, 24c Deep violet re-issue, deep rich color and a well incised impression, well centered and margined, full o.g., very fine; an attractive example of this rare stamp, of which only 346 were sold; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$7,000.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
185		110	#110, 30c Brownish orange re-issue, extraordinarily well centered, especially for this notoriously difficult value, deep vibrant color and a sharp detailed impression, full o.g. that has been slightly disturbed from a hinge removal, still extremely fine and exceedingly choice; only 346 sold; clear 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$7,250.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
186		111	#111, 90c Blue re-issue, unused, perfectly centered, with extravagantly large and uniformly balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression, extremely fine; an incredibly handsome and rare stamp in this gem quality; only 317 issued; 1990 PF certificate; ex-Floyd. (Image)	$4,150.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
187		111	#111, 90c Blue re-issue, remarkably, we have a second gem unused example of this high value rarity, marvelously well centered and margined, brilliantly rich color and a vivid impression on fresh white paper, extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$4,150.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction

1869 PICTORIAL ESSAYS AND PROOFS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
188	P	112P3-22P3	#112P3-22P3, 1c-90c Pictorials, plate proofs on India cplt., the 15c being Type III, all with large to very large margins all around, gorgeous bright colors throughout, 10c with shallow thin spot, otherwise an extremely fine set. (Image)	$1,105.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
189	P	112P3-22P3	#112P3-22P3, 1c-90c Pictorials, plate proofs on India cplt. in blocks of four, with both 15c types, first four are right or left sheet-margin blocks, the 2c with partial imprint, 1c, 3c and 6c are mounted on card, all with four large margins and bright colors, 10c with trivial translucent spot, 15c Type III with light crease on top two stamps, 24c with minor thin, overall a very fine-extremely fine set; quite rare in blocks. (Image)	$5,460.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
190	P	112P4-22P4	#112P4-22P4, 1c-90c 1869 Pictorials, plate proofs on card cplt., beautiful rich colors, large to extra large margins all around, very fine-extremely fine set of these popular proofs. (Image)	$1,015.00 SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
191	P	112P4-17P4	#112P4-17P4, 1c-12c 1869 Pictorials, plate proofs on card, beautiful matched set of left margin arrow blocks of four, remarkably bright and fresh throughout, all with large margins, extremely fine; an impressive and very scarce group of arrow blocks; cataloged as normal blocks. (Image)	$1,790.00+ SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
192	P	112P1	#112P1, 1c Buff, large die proof on India, die sunk on 72x94 card, with National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom, bright and fresh, tiny surface scuff at the bottom left on the India proof, and another small scuff on the card portion only at right, still very fine and scarce. (Image)	$750.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
193	E	115-E9a	#115-E9a, 5c Orange on black safety paper die essay, large margins, strong color, small thin spot at top which is quite common for this thin wove paper, extremely fine appearance; a rare 1869 Pictorial essay. (Image)	$3,250.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
194	TC	116TC1	#116TC1, 10c Black, large die trial color proof on India, die sunk on 79x92mm card, with National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom, there is just the slightest bit of aging on the front, but actually it is quite fresh overall, very fine; a rarely offered 1869 Pictorial trial color proof. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
195	E	120-E2c	#120-E2c, 24c Black on red salmon tinted paper plate essay, bottom sheet-margin imprint block of four, other margins also quite large, faint diagonal crease affects the top two, otherwise very fine-extremely fine. (Image)	$800.00+ SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
196	E	121-E1p	#121-E1p, 30c Burgoyne black plate essay on thin surface tinted paper, four different colors, Salmon red, Yellow, Blue and Pale green, each with large margins all around, strong colors, very fine-extremely fine. (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
197	E	122-E2b	#122-E2b, 90c Orange red plate essay on stamp paper, top sheet-margin single, other margins also exceedingly large, fresh colors, extremely fine. (Image)	$275.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
198	E	122-E2b	#122-E2b, 90c Dull violet plate essay on stamp paper, bottom sheet-margin imprint block of four, other margins very large as well, quite fresh, bottom right stamp with trivial toned spot, still very fine-extremely fine; a scarce position block. (Image)	$1,100.00 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction

1869 PICTORIAL ISSUED STAMPS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
199	u	112	#112, 1c Buff, near perfect centering amid large balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and an excellent clarity of impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; a terribly challenging stamp to find so choice; 1988 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,900.00). (Image)	$850.00 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
200		113	#113, 2c Brown, beautiful rich color in an especially dark shade, razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, exceptionally well centered within unusually wide margins, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$800.00 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction