Sale 95: Gems of Philately

Lot 4140    

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 2¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered amid evenly balanced margins, rich bold color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with only 979 examples issued; with 2005 & 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $7,750).
Scott No. 103    $3,500.

A MAGNIFICENT GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ BLACKJACK RE-ISSUE.

Realized: $5,250

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Lot 4141    

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ brown red, full o.g., deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering within well balanced margins, Extremely Fine, rare with only 465 sold, this being one of three examples to receive this grade with only one higher (a 95); with 1973 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $9,000).
Scott No. 104    $3,750.

A CHOICE MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ WASHINGTON RE-ISSUE.

Realized: $6,250

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Lot 4142 o   

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 5¢ brown, neat duplex cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, beautiful rich deep color, Very Fine and choice, one of the few used examples of the 672 that were issued, ex-Haas & R. Collier; with 1966 (copy), 1991 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 105    $6,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5¢ RE-ISSUE IN SOUND CONDITION.

There were 10,000 stamps of the 5¢ Re-Issue printed (100 impressions from the new plate of 100). Only 672 of the 5¢ were sold, the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.

Realized: $2,900

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Lot 4143    

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ dark violet, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vibrant color on bright paper, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with only 346 sold; with 2004 P.F. & 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $12,600).
Scott No. 109    $6,000.

A WONDERFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ RE-ISSUE, AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.

Realized: $9,500

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Lot 4144    

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ brownish orange, o.g., lightly hinged, rich deep color on fresh bright paper, choice centering amid nicely balanced margins, Extremely Fine; with 1967 & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 110    $5,750.

A CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 30¢ RE-ISSUE - AMONG THE FINEST EXAMPLES KNOWN.

The 30¢ is one of the rarest of all the 1861 Re-issues and certainly one of the most difficult to obtain well centered.

Realized: $5,250

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