Lot 2216 o
1869, 90¢ carmine & black, neat segmented cork cancel, exceptionally well centered within large beautifully balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on brilliant white paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2018 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $9,000).Scott No. 122 $2,000.
A EXTRAORDINARY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITH OUTSTANDING CENTERING, MARGINS, COLOR AND FRESHNESS.
Realized: $5,000
Lot 2217 o
1869, 90¢ carmine & black, trace of black and red segmented leaf cancel most likely used on N.Y. Supplementary Mail, strong bright colors, choice centering amid wide margins, Very Fine and choice, ex-Eubanks; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 122 $2,000.
A RARE WELL CENTERED USED 1869 90¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY RED CANCELLATION.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 2218 o
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ buff, small neat bright blue quartered cork cancel, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins, rich deep buff color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, one of most attractive used gem example bearing a complimentary color cancellation; with 2002 & 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $2,900).Scott No. 123 $425.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 2219
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue, o.g., fairly light hinging, choice centering amid well balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, the scarcest of the 1868 Re-issues with only 1,406 sold; with 2016 P.F. & 2022 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF 90, SMQ $12,000), one of two examples to receive this grade with only three higher.Scott No. 125 $5,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Lot 2220
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue, o.g., small paper hinge remnant, choice centering amid well balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine, the scarcest of the 1868 Re-issues with only 1,406 sold; with 1957, 2000 & 2008 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $12,000).Scott No. 125 $5,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Lot 2221 o
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine, exceedingly well centered with wide margins, gorgeous colors on fresh paper, neat strike of New York oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 131 $2,750.
A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, A VERY SCARCE USED STAMP IN THIS HIGH QUALITY.
Realized: $2,600