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The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States continued...

1869 Pictorial Issue continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3321

117

1869, 12¢ green. O.g., very lightly hinged, well centered with large margins, deep rich color on bright fresh paper, detailed impression and well defined grill, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1991 & 2006 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 117; $1,850.

AN OUTSTANDING GEM RARELY FOUND IN THIS WONDERFUL POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION.

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Scott $1,850

SOLD for $3,750.00
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3322

117

1869, 12¢ green. Outstanding centering with large even margins, deep color, blue target cancel & red New York Foreign Mail transit cancels, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1999 & 2009 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 117; $130.

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Scott $130

SOLD for $1,050.00
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3323

117

1869, 12¢ green. Attractive 5-Point Hollow Star fancy cancel of New Hamburgh N.Y., attractive margins and centering, tiny tear at right, lovely Extremely Fine appearance, with 2004 P.S.E. & 2014 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 117; Estimate $300 - 400.

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3324

118

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered with magnificent rich colors, Post Office fresh on bright paper, the impression is sharp and the grill well defined, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1992 & 2019 P.F. certificates Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $13,000).
Scott No. 118; $9,000.

THIS GEM IS INDEED ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1869 15¢ TYPE I. THE BEAUTY OF THIS STAMP MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED!

The 15¢ Type I originates from the initial 1869 printing, while the 15¢ Type II emerged in May 1869 when the second frame plate was employed.nnAs a point of reference, the P.S.E. has graded one sole example in the grade of "85" and only one example higher in the grade of "95".

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Scott $9,000

SOLD for $10,500.00
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3325

119

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II. O.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering with radiant rich colors, Post Office fresh on bright paper, the impression is sharp and the grill well defined, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1979 & 2000 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 119; $2,750.

THE 15¢ 1869 TYPE II IS VERY RARE IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION. A SPECTACULAR STAMP AND CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.

Despite the greater availability of Type II stamps (Scott 119) compared to Type I (Scott 118), we've observed that locating them in gem condition is just as challenging. This particular Type II boasts precise centering and full original gum with light hinging, with the vignette aligning perfectly with the frame, a detail that perfectionists will surely admire.

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Scott $2,750

SOLD for $5,000.00
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3326

120

1869, 24¢ green & violet. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, wonderful colors and Post Office freshness, well defined grill, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1984, 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 120; $7,500.

A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. A RARE STAMP IN THIS OUTSTANDING CONDITION.

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3327

120

1869, 24¢ green & violet. Large even margins & choice centering, wonderful Post Office fresh colors, vivid red cork cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Myerson, with 2015 P.F. certificate, Graded XF 90.
Scott No. 120; $1,150.

A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ 1869 ISSUE WITH A "PAINT RED" CANCEL, WHOSE BEAUTY IS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD.

Typically, United States classic issues command a premium when they bear red cancels. Nevertheless, the nearly twofold premium for a red-cancellation on the 24¢ 1869 bicolor underscores its significant appeal.

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Scott $1,150

SOLD for $2,200.00
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3328

121

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. O.g., barest trace of hinging, wonderful fresh rich colors, Very Fine, with 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 121; $4,000.

AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1869 IN THIS POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL GUM WHICH IS EQUALLY FRESH.

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Scott $4,000

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3329

121

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine. Neat Circle of Wedges cancels, near perfect centering with huge even margins, vivid colors, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 121; $375.

THIS 30¢ 1869 ISSUE STAMP STANDS OUT AS AN EXCEPTIONAL SPECIMEN, SHOWCASING IMPECCABLE COLOR, A DISTINCTIVE CANCELLATION, PRECISE CENTERING, AND COMPLETE PERFORATIONS, ALL OF WHICH COMBINE TO CREATE A TRULY STUNNING GEM.

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3330

122

1869, 90¢ carmine & black. O.g., barest trace of hinge (which almost looks never hinged), wonderful deep and rich colors, large margins with choice centering on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 & 2002 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 122; $11,000.

A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WITH EXCEPTIONAL COLOR, LARGE MARGINS AND POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION.

The 90¢ 1869 Pictorial stamp has been long treasured by collectors for its exquisite engraving and the dignified portrayal of Abraham Lincoln. Nevertheless, collectors have faced frustration in their pursuit of prime specimens from this issue. Given the considerable high value of 90¢ in 1869, only a limited number of unused stamps were preserved for future collectors. The stamp presented here, boasting full original gum, rich color, and choice centering, likely ranks amongst the finest surviving unused 90¢ 1869 stamps.

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Scott $11,000

SOLD for $5,250.00
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1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, Grilled

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3331

134

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Slightly disturbed o.g. from hinge removal, bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine, a choice mint 1¢ Bank Note Grill issue, with 1999 & 2006 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 134; $2,000.

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Scott $2,000

SOLD for $1,350.00
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3332

134

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Well centered, fresh color and light cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 134; $200.

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Scott $200

SOLD for $280.00
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3333

135

1870, 2¢ red brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged, magnificent centering, vibrant rich color, strong grill impression, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1999, 2009 & 2012 P.F. certificates, latter two are Graded (XF 90, SSV $2,250).
Scott No. 135; $1,000.

AN OUTSTANDING RARITY IN THIS GEM MINT CONDITION. BY WAY OF COMPARISON, THE P.S.E. HAS GRADED ONLY ONE MINT EXAMPLE IN "90" AND ONE IN "95", WITH NONE HIGHER.

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Scott $1,000

SOLD for $1,600.00
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3334

135

1870, 2¢ red brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Perfect strike of New York Foreign Mail Circle of Hearts cancel (Weiss TR-WU-5A), well centered with large margins, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-V. Morris & Kirke, with 1992 & 2003 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 135; $80.

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Scott $80

SOLD for $325.00
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3335

135

1870, 2¢ red brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Part strike of Maltese Cross cancel, nicely centered, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Zoellner and Twigg-Smith.
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Scott $80

SOLD for $110.00
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3336

136

1870, 3¢ green, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged (which appears n.h.), wonderful centering with large margins, bright Post Office fresh color with nice grill impression, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Zoellner, with 1995 & 2006 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 136; $575.

AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ BANK NOTE GRILL IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION.

As a point of reference, the P.S.E. has graded only three examples in "90" and one in "98", with none higher.

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Scott $575

SOLD for $1,800.00
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3337

137

1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, outstanding color and Post Office freshness, wonderful centering and full perforations, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Puliafito, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 137; $5,000.

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE WELL CENTERED ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6¢ GRILLED BANK NOTE ISSUE.

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Scott $5,000

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3338

137

1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Bold Crossroads cancel in blue, remarkably well centered with large margins, rich color, strong grill, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 137; $425.

AN OUTSTANDING 1870 6¢ GRILLED ISSUE FROM THE FABLED DR. MORRIS COLLECTION.

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Scott $425

SOLD for $500.00
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3339

138

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, beautiful centering, bright fresh color, Very Fine and attractive, with 1996 & 2008 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 138; $4,250.

A WONDERFUL MINT EXAMPLE WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM, WHICH IS RARELY FOUND IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.

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Scott $4,250

SOLD for $5,000.00
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3340

138

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Bold fancy blue negative "A" cancel, well centered, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely stamp with this blue cancellation, ex-V. Morris, with 1991 P.F. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,100).
Scott No. 138; $525.

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Scott $525

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