United States Stamps continued...

**1869 Pictorials continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
101		112	#112, 1c Buff, brilliant "post office" fresh mint single, rich luxuriant color on crisp paper, centered to right but not objectionably so, unblemished o.g., n.h., fine; a most elusive stamp to find never hinged; 1998 PSE certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp, plus a 2001 PF certificate as single. (Image)	for hinged 825.00 SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
102		113	#113, 2c Brown, unused, marvelously well centered within large margins, strikingly intense color in a deep shade, crisp detailed impression, extremely fine and handsome; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	325.00 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
103		116	#116, 10c Yellow, select unused example, featuring outstanding centering within large margins, plus its color is especially deep and vibrant, extremely fine; a handsome stamp; 1982 PF certificate. (Image)	1,000.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
104		117	#117, 12c Green, brilliantly fresh mint single, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on crisp paper, well centered, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine; a challenging value to find in this premium original gum condition; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	2,600.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
105		118	#118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, a select example of this truly rare mint stamp, possessing exceptional centering within uncharacteristically large margins for this value, particularly fresh colors and sharp detailed impressions, nearly full o.g. (certificate states "part o.g."), lightly hinged, very fine and quite choice; a terribly difficult stamp to find in sound collectable quality, particularly still retaining its original gum; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)	8,250.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
106		118	#118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, fresh example of this rare unused stamp, especially deep rich colors and strong detailed impressions, attractively centered, very fine; 1996 PSE certificate. (Image)	3,750.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
107		119	#119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, especially rich and vivid colors on fresh crisp paper, rather well centered for this, full clean o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, a fine and extraordinarily fresh stamp; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	3,750.00 SOLD for $600.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
108	O	119 var.	#119 var., 15c Dark brown and blue, Ty. II, used, well centered, deep intense colors in the dark brown and blue shade, cancelled by a seldom seen brown postmark, faint pressed out crease, otherwise very fine; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	400.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
109		120	#120, 24c Green and violet, a handsome example of one of the more challenging mint stamps of the 19th century to find in sound condition, particularly still retaining its original gum, quite well centered within unusually wide margins, strong fresh colors and impressions, large part o.g., a very fine copy of this rarity; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	8,000.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
110		120	#120, 24c Green and violet, small part o.g., extraordinarily well centered within large margins, deep rich colors on bright paper, small corner crease at bottom right and small surface scrapes at bottom, none of which affect this stamp's very fine and handsome appearance; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	3,600.00 SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
111	O	120	#120, 24c Green and violet, an impressive used example, boasting extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this value, and being incredibly well centered within them, strong rich colors and clean crisp impressions on bright paper, unusually postmarked with a portion of a light town c.d.s. and matching target cancel, extremely fine; a gem used stamp; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	750.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
112		121	#121, 30c Blue and carmine, a seldom seen mint example of this rare and challenging stamp, being particularly well centered within large margins, attractive pastel colors and highly detailed impressions, full o.g. that has been lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	7,500.00 SOLD for $6,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
113		122	#122, 90c Carmine and black, rare mint example of this popular classic stamp, attractive colors and strong impressions, quite well centered, o.g. which is slightly disturbed, accompanying certificate mentions "toned" which we find to be virtually non-existent, nearly very fine; 1978 PF certificate. (Image)	10,000.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
114		122	#122, 90c Carmine and black, an exceptionally handsome appearing unused example of this rare and popular stamp, regummed, marvelously well centered within unusually large margins, deep luxuriant colors and impressions, single perf. tip added at bottom and faint trace of soiling at bottom right, still of choice very fine appearance; 2000 PSE certificate. (Image)	4,900.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM

**1875 Re-Issues of the 1869 Pictorials**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
115		124	#124, 2c Brown re-issue, premium mint example of this surprisingly difficult value, extraordinarily well centered within very large margins, prooflike color and impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1983 PF certificate for a vertical pair, this being the top stamp. (Image)	700.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
116		125	#125, 3c Blue re-issue, an incredibly well centered mint example of this re-issue rarity, possessing uncharacteristically large and perfectly balanced margins all around, rich distinctive re-issue color and impression on bright paper, full o.g. which is slightly disturbed, extremely fine; very few of the 1,406 issued possess the centering and margins this stamp boasts; 1985 PF certificate. (Image)	5,500.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
117		127	#127, 10c Yellow re-issue, a magnificent quality mint example of this scarce re-issue, possessing outstanding physical attributes, including being incredibly fresh overall, with gorgeous intense and vibrant color, plus its impression is unusually strong for a yellow stamp, large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, full clean o.g. that has been lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem original gum example of the Ten Cent 1869 Pictorial re-issue; certainly among the finest of the 1,947 issued; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	2,000.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
118		127	#127, 10c Yellow re-issue, unused, exceptionally well centered, strikingly intense and vibrant color, choice very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	1,100.00 SOLD for $500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
119		128	#128, 12c Green re-issue, gem mint example, featuring numerous exceptional physical attributes, including being extraordinarily well centered amid lavishly large margins, gloriously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright crisp paper, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceedingly choice original gum Twelve Cent 1869 Re-issue that is certainly among the finest of only 1,584 issued; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	2,750.00 SOLD for $2,500.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM
120		128	#128, 12c Green re-issue, an attractive unused example with small part o.g., possessing unusually deep and luxuriant color, plus its impression is well incised, large margins all around and being quite well centered within them, choice very fine; 1983 PF certificate. (Image)	1,550.00 SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Dec-12, 03:00 PM

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