2014 Rarities of the World continued...

**1869 Pictorial Isssue, Inverts and 1875 Re-Issue continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1114		6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of registry oval cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. The 6c is the one of the rarest of the set in used condition. SMQ estimates that approximately 30 exist in used condition, and our own informal count concurs. The example offered here is easily one of the finest in existence -- most are either off-center or have flaws. Ex Dauer. With 1967, 2000 and 2008 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,250.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1115°		15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue, Imperforate Horizontally (129a). Unused (no gum), deep rich colors on fresh paper, well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY. In United States Postage Stamps of 1869, author Jonathan Rose states that only one sheet of 100 was issued. A significantly smaller group are still known to exist. Many are without gum. Small backstamp. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 5,000.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1116°		24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, well-centered, vivid colors and sharp impression EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. With 2014 P.S.A.G. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,400.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,100.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1117		No Lot. (Image)	$ 0.00 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1118		90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Fresh colors, lightly struck registry oval cancel, attractive margins and centering VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist. Most are either off center or have small faults. With 1981 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 6,500.00 SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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