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1875 RE-ISSUES OF THE 1869 PICTORIALS continued...

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Lot Description

CV or Estimate

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, a stunning mint example, possessing outstanding physical attributes, including absolutely flawless centering amid huge margins, plus its colors and impressions are truly prooflike on brilliantly fresh paper, full o.g., lightly hinged for a stamp of this vintage, an extremely fine gem.A magnificent quality original gum example of this rare and popular re-issue. Without question, this is the finest example of Scott #131 we have ever offered in our auctions, as well as being one of the very finest that still exists among the 1,535 sold.Accompanied by a 1983 PF certificate, as well as 2005 and 2008 PSE certificates (both graded Superb 98; SMQ $19,500.00); this impressive Superb 98 grade is the highest awarded by the PSE to any example of the 1875 Thirty Cent Re-issue of the 1869 Pictorial, one of only three to have been graded as such. (Image)

$3,250.00

SOLD for $28,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

132

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, a phenomenal mint example of this re-issue rarity, possessing margins of truly immense proportions and being absolutely perfectly centered within them, magnificently rich colors and razor-sharp impressions on brilliantly white paper, unusually clean full o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, a superb gem in every regard.This breathtaking mint example is surely the "ultimate" quality copy of this popular stamp. There is no single aspect of this stamp that could be improved upon. When one thinks of what makes a stamp a true gem one only needs to refer to this stamp as the perfect illustration of what constitutes a gem. It is simply perfect. We seriously doubt a finer copy exists among the 1,356 sold.Accompanied by 1978, 1993 and 2003 PF certificates, as well as a 2005 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $31,500); this is one of only three examples to achieve Superb 98 status, the highest grade awarded to date, and we believe it to be the finest among this elite trio. (Image)

$4,750.00

SOLD for $30,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

133

#133, 1c Buff re-issue, an incredibly handsome and choice bottom left corner sheet-margin mint example, incredibly well centered within unusually large margins, deep luxuriant color and impression on fresh paper, full clean o.g. that has been only very lightly hinged, extremely fine gem; actually a very rare stamp in this outstanding quality despite its relatively modest catalog value; we have offered no finer example in our auctions; 1990 PF certificate and a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,450.00); this impressive stamp has been given the highest grade for any Scott #133, and is one of only two to be so graded. (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1870-1871 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY

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135

#135, 2c Red brown with grill, a wonderfully fresh and choice mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, exceptionally well centered within large margins, especially deep luxuriant color and impression on bright fresh paper, full o.g. showing grill points well, lightly hinged, extremely fine; rarely encountered both in this select condition and with original gum; 1998 PSE certificate. (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

136

#136, 3c Green with grill, flawlessly centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep rich color, full o.g. which shows clear grill points, relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; actually a very rare stamp in this gem quality; easily one of the finest existing original gum examples of the 1870 Three Cent Grilled National Issue; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

$800.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

148

#148, 6c Carmine, an eye-arresting mint example in a quality that is rarely, if ever, encountered on this surprisingly difficult stamp, featuring perfect centering amid enormously large margins for the issue, additionally this stamp's color is considerably deeper and richer than usual, bright paper, o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine; a large-margined gem whose equal we have yet to see; 1992 PF and 1993 PSE certificates; ex-Weisman. (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1873-1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY

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156

#156, 1c Ultramarine, a phenomenal mint single which possesses margins of gigantic proportions, being nearly perfectly centered amid these breathtaking borders, brilliantly fresh color, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a "one-in-a-million" gem that is certain to realize impressive multiples of its catalog value and deservedly so; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

157

#157, 2c Brown, magnificently fresh example in outstanding overall condition, possessing incredibly intense color and impression which is wonderfully contrasted by its brilliantly white paper, marvelously well centered within extravagantly large margins, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine gem.All of the Bank Note issues are notoriously difficult to find in premium condition and they are especially challenging to find never hinged as well. That is what makes this stamp so extraordinary - its combination of outstanding physical characteristics and its never hinged state. A superb never hinged 1873 Two Cent Continental Bank Note stamp in the finest condition attainable.Accompanied by a 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

for hinged $450.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

158

#158, 3c Green, an extraordinary jumbo-margined example that not only features truly huge margins, but it is also perfectly centered as well, intense rich color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1992 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); not only is this the highest grade awarded to this stamp, but it is also the sole example to have been so graded. (Image)

$45.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

166

#166, 90c Rose carmine, a sensational bottom sheet-margin mint example in a true "post office" fresh state, boasting absolutely remarkable physical attributes, including being incredibly well centered within the most massive jumbo margins imaginable, brilliantly fresh and crisp overall, with rich radiant color and impression on immaculate paper, even its reverse is sheer perfection, with unblemished o.g. that has never been hinged, superb.In the new "graded" world one would think that only stamps that have a high numeric grade assigned to them are desirable and realize the new dramatic eye-opening prices. However, there are some stamps that defy grading and are in a class by themselves. The phenomenal stamp offered here is one such stamp. It possesses margins of incredible size, which are wonderfully well balanced. But, beyond its centering and immense margins are all of the other incredible physical attributes that grading cannot adequately account for. Without fear of being contradicted, this is finest never hinged 1873 Ninety Cent Continental Bank Note in existence, graded or not.When this incomparable stamp last appeared on the auction market in Shreves March 2002 "Premier" Sale) it realized a record price. We fully anticipate that its reappearance on the market will again generate exceptional bidding excitement and another impressive realization. Accompanied by 1988 and 2002 PF certificates; ex-"Southern Cross", Higgins. (Image)

for hinged $2,750.00

SOLD for $30,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

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182

#182, 1c Dark ultramarine, marvelously well centered within incredibly wide margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, beautifully rich color and a crisp impression on brilliantly fresh paper, immaculate o.g., with just the barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; a jumbo-margined gem; 1997 PSE certificate. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

183

#183, 2c Vermilion, a most extraordinary quality mint example of this Bank Note, possessing flawless centering within extravagantly large margins, in addition its color is a gorgeous bright shade, while its impression is well incised on crisp white paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2004 and 2005 PSE certificates (latter grading Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00); this is the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report, and the sole copy to have been awarded this coveted grade; ex-"Elite" Collection. (Image)

$150.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

186

#186, 6c Pink, an incomparable quality mint example, possessing mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, considerably stronger color than typically encountered on especially bright paper, full clean o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, a superb gem.This exciting example of the 1879 Six Cent American Bank Note Company is a major condition rarity. The difficultly of finding any kind of premium quality example is well known, as this stamp simply never comes well centered or with large margins. To find both of these exceptional attributes on a single copy is a very rare occasion. In fact, this is the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report and is the sole example to have been given this exalted grade - the next closest being a single copy grading 95.Accompanied by a 1988 PF certificate, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $7,550.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest, and sole, example of Scott #186 to grade Superb 98 Jumbo. (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

188

#188, 10c Brown, with secret mark, a phenomenal unused example which possesses absolutely the most gigantic jumbo margins imaginable, and just as impressive is the fact that it is perfectly centered within these incredible borders, wonderfully fresh and bright, with rich color and a detailed impression, superb; we doubt a larger margined #188 exists either mint, unused or used, in fact we are quite certain that this ranks as one of the largest Bank Notes, of any denomination or printing, in existence; typically the collector who assembled the "Westchester" Collection did not buy stamps without gum, however his goal was always to try to acquire the most spectacular example possible for a particular Scott number, once seeing this stamp he had to obtain it, as it is truly the best he has ever seen; 1999 PSE certificate. (Image)

$1,000.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

189

#189, 15c Red orange, an eye-arresting mint single which boasts absolutely gigantic jumbo margins all around, and being extraordinarily well centered within them, deep luxuriant color, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; while nice examples of Scott #189 can be found with some regularity, this particular copy stands head and shoulders above all others and surely must rank as one of the largest-margined examples known; 1983 and 2005 PF certificates. (Image)

$350.00

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

190

#190, 30c Full black, enormously large margins all around and being incredibly well centered within these impressive borders, especially intense color and impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine.Both the 15c and, to a lesser extent, the 30c 1879 American Bank Note issues are values from the series that seem to be more readily available in nice collectible condition than others. However, the real challenge is to find one that is not just "another" example, but one that really stands out in terms of its overall condition and eye appeal. The example offered here of the Thirty Cent value is one such exception to the rule, as its centering and size of margins are truly amazing. Plus, it possesses an overall freshness and brilliance few others boast. It clearly ranks among the finest original gum examples available.Accompanied by 1989 and 2005 PF certificates; ex-Zoellner. (Image)

$1,100.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1881-1888 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

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205

#205, 5c Yellow brown, an impressive top left corner sheet-margin example, brilliantly fresh and crisp, prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, fabulously well centered amid lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, pristine o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem.This most remarkable stamp possesses every physical attribute that the most demanding condition conscious collector desires. Besides its obvious outstanding features, it also is the beneficiary of a tremendous overall eye appeal. We have never encountered a finer never hinged example and we seriously doubt this stamp's equal exists.Accompanied by 1988 and 2003 PF certificates, plus a 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,150.00 as a "normal" 95, unpriced as a 98); this is the highest grade assigned by the PSE to a never hinged example and is the sole copy to have been given this impressive grade. (Image)

$1,000.00

SOLD for $21,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

206

#206, 1c Gray blue, a striking jumbo-margined mint example, featuring enormously large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, warm rich color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp to find in this gem quality, particularly with margins this huge; 1999 PF certificate, as well as 1997 and 2005 PSE certificates, the latter grading (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $380.00 as 95 and $780.00 as 98); the sole example to have been assigned this grade, with only one graded slightly higher (98) in the PSE Population Report. (Image)

$95.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

209

#209, 10c Brown, pristine "post office" mint single, not only possessing a marvelous overall freshness but is incredibly well centered as well, with large margins all around, luxuriously rich color and a crisp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1990 PF certificate; ex-Morris. (Image)

$600.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

209b

#209b, 10c Black brown, an extraordinary mint example of this very rare and distinctive Scott listed shade variety, possessing margins of incredible size and being marvelously well centered within them, gorgeous intense and unmistakable black brown color, plus its impression could not be more deeply etched on bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem.This striking shade variety is challenging to collectors in two ways. First, the vast majority which are submitted to the various expertizing services are rejected as being the shade variety, as most are determined to be nothing more than sub-shades of the normal stamp. So, any example which is ultimately certified as the black brown shade, Scott #209b, are automatically rare and desirable. Second, the scant few that are certified are almost always poorly centered, lack any sizable margins and many times are faulty to some degree. That is what makes the stamp offered here so remarkable. We have never encountered one with such magnificent centering and margins of extraordinary width, not to mention its amazing representation of the black brown shade. There is no doubt that this is the finest mint 1882 Ten Cent Black Brown American Bank Note in existence - the epitome of a condition rarity.Accompanied by 1979 and 1998 PF certificates, as well as a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; unpriced in this grade, the highest price quoted is $4,600.00 for a 90); one of only two Scott #209s to have been certified and graded by the PSE, the other being only graded 70): ex-Parker. (Image)

$2,500.00

SOLD for $11,500.00
Will close during Public Auction