Sale 345

The Liberty Collection of Select United States Mint and Used Stamps


1875 Reprints of the 1857 Issue
 
 
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Lot 74

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue (40), fresh and virtually perfectly centered with bright, radiant color; without gum as issued, an Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. One of only six at this grade with just one graded higher—a 98J. SMQ $1,600.
Scott $575

Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 75

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 3¢ scarlet (41), extraordinarily well centered for this notoriously difficult issue, with truly vibrant color and bright white paper; without gum as issued, post office fresh and Extremely Fine; only 479 sold.
Scott $2,750

AN EXCEPTIONAL 3¢ REPRINT AND QUITE RARE WITH THIS CHOICE CENTERING.

Expertization: 2000 & 2006 PF Certificates.
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Lot 76

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 5¢ orange brown (42), remarkable, virtually perfect centering with perforations clear at both top and bottom; bright and fresh with rich, warm color; without gum as issued, a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem; only 878 sold.
Scott $1,200

AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT VALUE TO FIND WITH THE PERFORATIONS NOT IMPINGING ON THE DESIGN AT THE TOP OR THE BOTTOM.

Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.

Provenance: Mann
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Lot 77

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 10¢ blue green (43), choice centering with full perforations all around, deep rich, prooflike color and bright white paper; without gum as issued, a post office fresh, Extremely Fine Gem; only 516 sold.
Scott $2,500

A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY 10¢ REPRINT—ASSUREDLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT.

Expertization: 1990 PF Certificate.

Provenance: Odeneal
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Lot 78

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (44), beautifully centered and remarkably fresh with large margins, bright paper and a razor-sharp impression; without gum as issued, fresh and Extremely Fine; only 489 sold.
Scott $2,750

WITH FULL, INTACT PERFORATIONS AND WITH THOSE PERFORATIONS CLEAR OF THE DESIGN ON ALL SIDES, THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 12¢ REPRINT.

Expertization: 2004 PF Certificate.
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Lot 79

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet (45), exceptionally well centered for the 24¢ with intact perforations and prooflike color and impression on bright paper; without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh and choice Very Fine; only 479 sold.
Scott $2,750

A TRULY SUPERIOR 24¢ REPRINT.

Expertization: 1984 & 2000 PF Certificates.
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Lot 80

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 30¢ yellow orange (46), exceptionally fresh and beautifully centered with large margins and perforations clear of the design all around; without gum as issued, a choice, Extremely Fine Gem; only 480 sold. SMQ $8,000.
Scott $3,000

THE MARGINS ON THIS 30¢ REPRINT ARE COMPLETELY CLEAR OF THE DESIGN, INCLUDING THE PROJECTIONS AT TOP AND BOTTOM—AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE OCCURRENCE.

Expertization: 2006 PSE Certificate graded XF 90.

Provenance: "Empire"
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Lot 81

1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 90¢ deep blue (47), bright, fresh and virtually perfectly centered with intact perforations, without gum as issued, a choice, Extremely Fine Gem; only 454 sold.
Scott $4,000

SUPERLATIVE 90¢ REPRINT—UNQUESTIONABLY AMONG THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT.

Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate.
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