1861-66 Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 2035 |
|
 3c Rose Pink (64b).
Brilliant color on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide and balanced
margins, unobtrusive strike of grid cancel, long and full perforations all
aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861
ISSUE IN THE ROSE PINK SHADE. A STUNNING STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT. Ex
Mayer. With 1995 P.S.E. and 2003 P.F. certificates
(Image) |
160.00
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2036 |
|
 5c Buff (67). Radiant
color nicely complemented by Baltimore Md. blue circular datestamp,
choice centering with perfs clear of outer framelines on all
sidesEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT
BUFF STAMP IN TERMS OF COLOR, CENTERING, PERFORATIONS AND CANCELLATION.
EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. Ex Mayer. With 1996 and 2003
P.F. certificates (Image) |
1,070.00
SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2037 |
|
 12c Black (69).
Intense shade and impression on bright paper, choice centering with
unusually wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive cancel, long and full
perforations all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every
respect, with 1984 and 2001 P.F. certificates
(Image) |
110.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2038 |
|
 24c Red Lilac (70).
Stunning color and proof-like impression on bright paper, Washington's
portrait framed by Philadelphia circular datestamp and target with
additional red transit datestamp at leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB
USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT RED LILAC SHADE IN THE FINEST CONDITION
ATTAINABLE. Ex Hinrichs. With 1993 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
315.00
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2039 |
|
 24c Brown Lilac
(70a). Radiant color on bright paper, wide margins, bold strike of
large grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1997
and 2001 P.F. certificates (Image) |
225.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2040 |
|
 24c Steel Blue (70b).
Incredibly rich color in the unmistakably true Steel Blue shade, very
well-centered, perfectly struck red grid cancel seems to "float" above the
stampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT
1861 STEEL BLUE COMBINING THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF CENTERING, COLOR AND
CANCELLATION. Ex Mayer. With 1983 and 2003 P.F. certificates (Image) |
915.00
SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2041 |
|
 24c Violet, Thin Paper
(70c). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with
wide margins on all sides, well-struck large Boston "Paid" grid
cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861
ISSUE IN THE VIOLET SHADE ON THIN PAPER. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH
CHOICE CONDITION. With 2001 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
1,715.00
SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2042 |
|
 2c Black (73). Bright
shade and crisp impression, choice centering with wide and balanced
margins, light strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a surprisingly
difficult stamp to find in such choice condition, with 1988 and 2003 P.F.
certificates (Image) |
65.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2043 |
|
 5c Red Brown (75).
Remarkably "warm" shade which is not easily confused with any other shade,
nicely complemented by bold blue and red cancels, choice centering
with perforations clear of outer framelines on all sidesEXTREMELY
FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT RED BROWN 1862 ISSUE. Ex
Hoffner. With 1993 and 2001 P.F. certificates
(Image) |
535.00
SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2044 |
|
 5c Dark Brown (76a).
Deep rich color in the Black Brown sub-shade, detailed impression showing
every nuance of the engraving, neat strike of blue target cancel,
choice centering with wide and balanced margins for this difficult
issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1862 ISSUE
IN THE BLACK BROWN SHADE. With 2003 P.F. certificate (Image) |
280.00
SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
