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1869 PICTORIALS continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1061

117

#117, 12c Green, a most impressive unused example, featuring extraordinarily large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, luxuriously rich color and a deeply etched impression, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 1998 PSE certificate. (Image)

$950.00

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1062

118

#118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, an eye-arresting unused example in the most incredible quality, possessing enormously large margins which are unheard of on this stamp, and being extraordinarily well centered within them, but equally impressive are the absolutely radiant colors which could not be more bright and fresh, plus there is an indescribably beautiful overall bluish cast from the plate wash of the blue printing plate, an extremely fine gem that is certainly among the finest unused copies extant; 1988 PF certificate; ex-Floring, Klein. (Image)

$3,750.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1063

120

#120, 24c Green and violet, an incredibly handsome and choice unused example, possessing mathematically precise centering within unusually large margins, equally impressive are this stamp's marvelously fresh colors and sharp detailed impressions on crisp paper, small part o.g., extremely fine; rarely encountered both so fresh and well centered; 2002 PF certificate, as well as 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,650.00); one of only two mint or unused Scott #120's in the PSE Population Report to grade 95, the highest grade yet awarded to this stamp. (Image)

$3,750.00

SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1064

121

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, a lovely mint example of this perennially difficult and elusive mint classic, being fabulously well centered within extravagantly large margins, gorgeous eye-arresting pastel colors, completely free of the faults which plague so many of these, part o.g., extremely fine; an especially rare stamp in this premium condition; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

$7,500.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1065

122

#122, 90c Carmine and black, an incredibly choice unused example of this 19th century rarity, possessing outstanding and eye-arresting physical qualities, perfectly centered within incredibly large margins, just as impressive are this stamp's spectacularly intense colors and clarity of the impressions on fresh paper, extremely fine; a stunning and choice unused example of the Ninety Cent 1869 Pictorial; certainly among the finest available of this rare and popular stamp; 1999 PSE and 2005 PF certificates. (Image)

$5,000.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1875 RE-ISSUES OF THE 1869 PICTORIALS

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1066

124

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, select unused example, flawlessly centered within large margins, gorgeous intense color and impression on crisp paper, just a trace of o.g., extremely fine; 1980 and 2006 PF certificates. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1067

125

#125, 3c Blue re-issue, a most impressive unused example that possesses as perfect of centering as we have ever encountered on this rare and difficult re-issue, mathematically balanced margins, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, even its perforations all around are full and intact, unused, extremely fine; one could search for years and not encounter a better centered example, unused or mint; only 1,406 sold; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)

$2,750.00

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1068

127

#127, 10c Yellow re-issue, a premium quality mint example, featuring eye-arresting color that is both deep and vibrant, plus its impression is considerably stronger than usual, extravagantly large and balanced margins all around, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; very few of the 1,947 sold are found in this gem condition; 1984 PF certificate, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,300.00). (Image)

$2,000.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1069

128

#128, 12c Green re-issue, unused, mathematically precise centering amid huge margins, deep rich shade and a crisp detailed impression on especially fresh paper, extremely fine; a striking large-margined gem; only 1,584 were sold; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1070

129

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, premium quality mint example, being extraordinarily well centered within large margins, especially deep luxuriant colors and razor-sharp impressions on crisp paper, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; certainly among the finest available of the 1,981 sold; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

$1,750.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1071

131

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, flawlessly centered amid enormously large margins, strikingly intense colors and razor-sharp impressions on crisp paper, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, superb.Certainly one can find original gum examples of the Thirty Cent 1869 Pictorial Re-issue with some frequency at auction. However, very few that are offered can rival the gorgeous example offered here in terms of its overall condition. This stamp's margins are simply breathtaking and its centering within these vast borders is absolutely perfect. Its overall freshness and colors contribute further to its overall eye appeal and desirability. Without question, one of the very finest available of the 1,535 sold, as well as one of the finest we have ever had the pleasure to offer in our auctions.Accompanied by a 1999 PF certificate, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $19,500.00); the highest grade awarded to any example of Scott #131 by the PSE, one of only four to have achieved this exalted grade. (Image)

$3,000.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1072

132

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, a brilliantly fresh and choice mint example of this scarce and popular re-issue high value, possessing fabulously intense colors and prooflike impression on crisp paper, marvelously well centered, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a terribly challenging stamp to find both sound and with original gum, not to mention in such a wonderful state of preservation; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)

$4,500.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1073

133a

#133a, 1c Brown orange re-issue, without gum as issued, an amazing quality example of this surprisingly difficult stamp to find in premium condition, boasting huge margins all around and being virtually perfectly centered within them, sumptuously rich color and impression, extremely fine; a truly rare stamp in this gem condition; 1991 PF certificate, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95); SMQ unpriced in this impressive grade, as heretofore this stamp was not recorded in the PSE Population Report in the grade of 95 (with only one grading higher - 98), $620.00 for 90, $2,200.00 for 98. (Image)

$225.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1870-1871 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1074

134

#134, 1c Ultramarine with grill, a highly select mint example of this exceedingly difficult stamp, incredibly fresh, with deep luxuriant color on bright paper, magnificently centered, full o.g. which shows the grill impression quite well, lightly hinged, extremely fine; an extraordinarily rare stamp in such outstanding condition; one of the finest original gum examples of Scott #134 we have ever offered in our auctions; 1995 PF certificate; ex-Lyons. (Image)

$2,500.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1075

136

#136, 3c Green with grill, extraordinarily fresh and bright overall, deep luxuriant color, exceptionally well centered within unusually large margins, full o.g. which shows the grill impression wonderfully well, lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1981 and 1999 PF certificates. (Image)

$750.00

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1076

141

#141, 15c Orange with grill, a most remarkable mint example of this Bank Note rarity, being in a quality which places it among the finest original gum Fifteen Cent Grill Bank Notes in existence, as this stamp boasts exceptional physical attributes, including being flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, its color could not be more intense nor more vibrant on fresh crisp paper, full original gum which shows discernible grill points, lightly hinged, couple of slightly nibbed perforations mentioned for complete accuracy only, extremely fine gem; an incredibly rare stamp in this outstanding quality; the perfect stamp for the serious collector determined to assemble a truly great collection of premium quality original gum United States stamps; 2000 and 2009 PF certificates. (Image)

$9,000.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1077

145

#145, 1c Ultramarine, premium mint single in an outstanding state of preservation, brilliantly fresh, rich luxuriant color on crisp paper, perfectly centered within extraordinarily large margins, pristine full o.g. that has been lightly hinged, extremely fine; a very scarce and desirable stamp this choice; 1989 and 2001 PF certificates (the former for a block of four from which this stamp was taken), as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,000.00); one of only two to have been assigned this grade, with one grading slightly higher (95), which we cannot imagine it being this stamp's competitor in terms of its overall quality; ex-Floyd. (Image)

$675.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1078

146

#146, 2c Red brown, handsome mint single, possessing especially deep and luxuriant color, exceptionally well centered, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; not often encountered this choice; 1999 PF certificate, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,050.00). (Image)

$375.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1079

148

#148, 6c Carmine, an incredibly fresh and choice mint example of this difficult value, possessing an overall brilliance and crispness unlike the vast majority, with absolutely radiant deep carmine color and a highly detailed impression on bright paper, wonderfully well centered as well, with large even margins all around, full clean o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1981 PF certificate, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,900.00). (Image)

$1,200.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1080

149

#149, 7c Vermilion, deep rich and vibrant color, quite well centered, full o.g., very fine; a particularly fresh and handsome example; 1998 PSE certificate. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction