Sale 338

U.S. and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
including Collections & Accumulations


1875 Re-issue of the 1869 Pictorial Issue
 
 
Lot Photo Description
Lot 1806

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 2¢ brown (124), perfectly centered and wonderfully fresh with deep, dark color and full original gum (small hinge remnant); original gum, a striking, Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $675

Expertization: 1971 PF Certificate.
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 1807

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (128), precise, mathematical centering with large, perfectly balanced margins, intense color and full, lightly hinged original gum; an absolutely Superb gem. SMQ $19,000.
Scott $2,500

A TRULY STUNNING 12¢ PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED BY PSE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH ONLY TWO OTHERS.

Expertization: 1991 PF and 2008 PSE Certificates, the latter graded Superb 98.

Provenance: Whitman
View details and enlarged photo
Lot 1808

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (131), brilliant color and paper with virtually perfectly centering, exceptionally wide margins and lightly hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $9,000.
Scott $2,750

A TRULY STUNNING 30¢ PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.

Expertization: 1993 & 2009 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
View details and enlarged photo