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1867 GRILLED ISSUES continued...

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CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

#92, 1c Blue, "F" grill, a highly select single, in a quality few others can match, impeccably well centered amid exceedingly large and well balanced margins, marvelously fresh color on pristine paper, lightly "Paid" straight line cancel, extremely fine; a terribly difficult stamp to find in this outstanding used condition; 1979 PF certificate. (Image)

$560.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

#93, 2c Black, "F" grill, an incomparable used example, being in an overall quality that would be impossible to improve upon, as this gem features mathematically precise centering amid incredibly large margins, the size of which is almost never encountered on this stamp, lovely fresh color and a crisp detailed impression, bold grid postmark, superb; this is quite likely the finest quality used Two Cent "F" Grill in existence, an opinion apparently shared by the Professional Stamp Experts, as they have awarded it the highest grade to date; 1992 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,800.00); not only the highest grade given to this stamp, but also the only example to grade Superb 98; ex-"Connoisseur". (Image)

$60.00

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

#95, 5c Brown, "F" grill, the stamp offered here is the finest used Five Cent "F" Grill we have ever offered in our auctions, as it features remarkable physical traits that are the exact opposite of what one normally expects on this incredibly difficult stamp, perfectly centered within exceptionally large margins, sumptuously rich color that is beautifully contrasted by the bright blue c.d.s. postmarks, an extremely fine gem in every respect; collectors of classic United States stamps know that all of the Five Cent values of the 1861-67 Issues are notorious for being tightly margined and poorly centered, the "F" Grill stamp being particularly challenging, which is why a superbly centered and margined stamp such as this is so special; 1997 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,850.00); the highest grade the PSE has awarded to any #95, being one of only two to share this impressive grade. (Image)

$910.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

#96, 10c Yellow green, "F" grill, excellent centering with huge margins all around, rich color, segmented grid cancel, extremely fine; an especially large-margined example; 1987 PF certificate; ex-Koppersmith. (Image)

$275.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

#97, 12c Black, "F" grill, exceptionally well centered and margined, deep intense color and impression, bold fancy leaf cancel, extremely fine; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)

$300.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

#99, 24c Gray lilac, "F" grill, a magnificent used example that is in the finest attainable quality for this rare and extraordinarily challenging stamp, precisely centered within considerably wider margins than of what is normally expected on the 24c value, strong rich color and a well defined impression, even its perforations are out of the ordinary, being long and intact all around, attractive circle of wedges cancel, an extremely fine; a stunning gem for the finest used collection; 1986 and 1994 PF certificates, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,600.00); one of only two to achieve this grade, the highest in the PSE population report; ex-Morris. (Image)

$1,300.00

SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1875 RE-ISSUES OF THE 1861 ISSUE

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102

#102, 1c Blue re-issue, a striking used single, being in a quality that places it among the finest of the small number of certified used examples, as this gem possesses enormous margins all around and is wonderfully well centered within them, intense re-issue color and impression on bright white paper, duplex cancel, extremely fine; 1981 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90 - a bit undergraded considering this stamp's impressive qualities; SMQ $2,250.00). (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

103

#103, 2c Black re-issue, nicely centered amid large margins, deep color and a well incised impression on bright paper, unusually light duplex cancel, very fine; there are less than twenty confirmed used Two Cent 1861 Re-issues, with about half of those having faults to some degree, resulting in sound very fine copies such as the example offered here being extreme rarities; accompanied by 1967 and 2002 PF certificates; ex-Stollnitz, Drucker. (Image)

$7,000.00

SOLD for $21,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

104

#104, 3c Brown red re-issue, a highly desirable example of this extraordinarily rare used re-issue, with deep luxuriant color and a prooflike impression on crisp white paper, attractively centered within large margins, duplex cancel, slightly short perf. at right and just the barest hint of a paper wrinkle at top right, very fine; of the approximately seventeen recorded used copies, only seven are sound (with this being included among that group), therefore this is one of the most desirable used Three Cent 1861 Re-issues available; clear 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

$12,500.00

SOLD for $19,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

105

$105, 5c Brown re-issue, well centered within large margins, rich re-issue color and a crisp impression, light duplex cancel, very fine an extraordinarily rare stamp, as only a tiny fraction of the 672 were ever used, and of those, only a handfu$ #105, 5c Brown re-issue, well centered within large margins, rich re-issue color and a crisp impression, light duplex cancel, very fine; an extraordinarily rare stamp, as only a tiny fraction of the 672 were ever used, and of those, only a handful exist in this sound premium condition; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)

$6,000.00

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

107

#107, 12c Black re-issue, perfectly centered within lavishly large margins all around, stunning color that is remarkably deep and intense, prooflike impression on fresh paper, oval grid cancel, an extremely fine gem.There are only thirteen recorded used copies of the Twelve Cent 1861 Re-issue, of which only five are sound. The Collier example is, without question, the finest of those five sound copies. In fact, it is one of the finest quality used examples of any 1861 Re-issue. This stamp was recently submitted to the Professional Stamps Experts for grading, where it received by far the highest grade for a used #107, and is accompanied by a note from master grader William Litle, which says "perhaps 98 if not for the cancel". We feel this cancel is no more heavy or objectionable than what is typically found on re-issues, plus it helps to confirm the stamp's contemporaneous usage.A stamp for the collector who demands only the very finest quality available. Accompanied by a 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $40,100.00); this is the highest grade ever given to a used #107 (the next highest being a mere 80), and is the only example to be given the grade of XF-Superb 95; ex-Sheriff, Zoellner. (Image)

$9,500.00

SOLD for $42,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

108

#108, 15c Black re-issue, an enormously rare and desirable sound used example of this popular re-issue, well centered within large margins, intense "jet" black color and a deeply etched impression, relatively light cancel when compared to most other used copies, very fine.The are only ten used examples of the Fifteen Cent 1861 Re-issue recorded. This is identical in number to the used 24c Re-issue. This miniscule number is less than any of the other values except the extremely rare 90c value (five recorded examples). Even the 30c has fourteen recorded copies despite its higher catalog value. Furthermore, it is doubtful that more than half of the ten known 15c stamps are sound.The example offered here is one of the four or five sound examples available to collectors and represents a great opportunity to acquire a used stamp that often does not come on the market for long periods of time. Accompanied by a 2009 PSE certificate (F-VF 75; not priced in this grade); this is the only used #108 in the PSE population report; ex-Sheriff, Zoellner. (Image)

$16,000.00

SOLD for $45,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

109

#109, 24c Deep violet re-issue, remarkably well centered within very large margins, deep color and a sharp detailed impression, oval grid cancel, tiny repair at right that is barely perceptible, extremely fine appearance; an immensely rare used stamp, with only ten copies recorded, this being one of the finest centered; clear 1956 PF certificate; ex-Sheriff, Zoellner. (Image)

$17,500.00

SOLD for $6,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

110

#110, 30c Brownish orange re-issue, nicely centered and margined for this, deeply rich color and an intense re-issue impression, light duplex cancel, very fine; one of the rarest of all the re-issues to find used, with only fourteen copies recorded, half of which have faults, making this particular copy one of the most desirable available; 1972 PF certificate; ex-Sheriff, Zoellner. (Image)

$17,500.00

SOLD for $35,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1869 PICTORIAL ISSUES

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112

#112, 1c Buff, an eye-catching used single that possesses remarkably large margins all around and is exceptionally well centered within them, bright fresh color, wonderfully cancelled by a blue circle of wedges postmark, extremely fine, 1988 and 1990 PF certificate; ex-Saadi. (Image)

$190.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

113

#113, 2c Brown, well centered within huge margins, the size of which are almost never seen on this value, rich luxuriant color and a clean impression, light quartered cork cancel, choice very fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)

$100.00

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

117

#117, 12c Green, an exceptionally choice used copy, featuring incredibly wide margins and being wonderfully well centered within them, deep luxuriant color and a bold impression, light cork cancel, extremely fine; a particularly large-margined gem; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)

$160.00

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

1875 RE-ISSUES OF THE 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUES

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123

#123, 1c Buff re-issue, uncommonly well centered and margined, lovely rich color, light quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (Image)

$400.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

124

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, attractively centered within large margins, bright color, relatively light cancel, very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

$875.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

125

#125, 3c Blue re-issue, an extremely rare used example, deep color and a crisp impression, duplex cancel with numeral "29" in oval of bars and portion of New York c.d.s. consistent with genuine used examples, a couple of thin spots (causing a pulled perf. at top) as is often the case as nearly all used example have faults to some degree, fine appearance; one of the rarest United States 19th century stamps to find in used condition, as less than fifteen examples are recorded; the catalog value quoted in Scott is for "an attractive fine-very fine example with minimal faults"; 1998 PF certificate; ex-Twigg-Smith, "Ganymede". (Image)

$27,500.00

SOLD for $13,500.00
Will close during Public Auction