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

1861 First Designs continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
3121     60 image1861, 24¢ dark violet, First Design. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered, rich "August" issue color, fine proof like impression, fresh & Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 60; $15,000.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ FIRST COLOR PRINTING IN SOUND CONDITION AND ORIGINAL GUM. ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE 1861-63 24¢ ISSUE SHADES.



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Scott $15,000

SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3122 E    71-E2a image1861, 30¢ Franklin, N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in black (formerly 61TC1). Trial color large die proof on India paper (79 x 88mm), die sunk on card with die No. "446" and "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint at bottom, Extremely Fine and rare.
Scott No. 71-E2a; $1,750. (Image1)

Scott $1,750

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3123     61 image1861, 30¢ red orange, First Design. O.g., previously hinged, wonderful centering with perfs well clear all around, deep color; trace of light corner crease at top right, still Extremely Fine, with Scott catalog value for the grade of fine, ex-Lilly, Seymour, Cole, "Concord" & Floyd, with 1949, 1988 & 2001 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 61; $40,000.

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC RARITY WHICH HAS GRACED SEVERAL IMPORTANT COLLECTIONS.

A common trait found in the majority of 1861 First Color 30¢ stamps is slight creasing, varying from severe in some instances to barely discernible in others.

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Scott $40,000

SOLD for $13,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3124 P    72-E7b image1861, 90¢ Black, First Design, Trial Color Large Die Proof on India Paper (formerly 62TC1). (94 x 121mm), with die No. "447" and "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint at bottom, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine and rare, ex-DuPuy.
Scott No. 72-E7b; $1,750. (Image1)

Scott $1,750

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3125 ()    62 image1861, 90¢ dull blue, First Design. No gum, precision centering and rich vivid color, sharp impression on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Cole & Drucker, with 1958, 1988 & 2002 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 62; $50,000.

A STUNNING GEM WHICH IS EASILY ON THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1861 90¢ FIRST DESIGN.

According the Siegel Census, there are at total of 22 known examples of the 90¢ First Design, including one copy in the New York Public Library collection. There are a mere six examples which are in sound condition and only two of these still retain their original gum.

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Scott $50,000

SOLD for $27,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3126 o    62B image1861, 10¢ dark green, First Design. Well centered amid nicely balanced margins, incredibly rich color even for the First Design issue, light boxed "Paid" and red town cancels, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 62B; $1,750.

A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ DARK GREEN, FIRST DESIGN WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT STAMPS OF THE 19TH CENTURY TO FIND IN CHOICE CONDITION.



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Scott $1,750

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1861 1¢-3¢ Issues
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
3127 E    63-E10 image1861, 1¢ Franklin, N.B.N.C. essay, in black. Frame only, die on India paper. On card (32x39mm), lathe work frame similar in shape of issued design, with blank vignette, label, numeral and "U. S." areas, some faint creasing, Very Fine, Unlisted in Brazer. Noted in the Evans book on p. 14, ex-Lake Shore.
Scott No. 63-E10; $4,000.

AN EXTRAORDINARILY RARE 1861 1¢ FRANKLIN FRAME ESSAY PRODUCED BY THE NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY - CONSIDERED TO BE UNIQUE. (Image1)

Scott $4,000

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
3128 P    63P1 image1861, 1¢ blue, large die proof on India paper. Die sunk on card (98x98mm), with albino "440" die number and small black "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint below, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 63P1; $700. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [India 63P1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Scott $700

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
3129 P    63P3 image1861, 1¢ blue, plate proof on India paper. Block of 4, large evenly balanced margins, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 63P3; $225. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [India 63P3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Scott $225

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
3130 S    63S image1861, 1¢ pale blue, overprinted with specimen control numbers "9012". Block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged, bright fresh color, Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 63S; $1,900 as singles. (Image1)

Scott $1,900 as singles

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction
3131     63 image1861, 1¢ blue. O.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, strong vibrant color and exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely mint gem, with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63; $275.



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Scott $275

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
3132 o    63 image1861, 1¢ blue. Clearly struck blue "Baltimore, Md., Aug 17, 1861" town cancel, rich bright color, sealed tear at bottom not mentioned on certificate, Fine appearance, pictured in Evans The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67 (pages 6 & 153), ex-V. Morris, with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

On August 16, 1861, the first delivery of the new issues were accepted by the stamp agent of the Post Office Department and distribution followed shortly thereafter. It is accepted that the first day of usage was the following day as the Baltimore Post Office ran an advertisement that day stating they were prepared at that time to exchange old envelopes and stamps for the new issues. This 1¢ stamp and a 3¢ stamp on cover used from Baltimore Post Office on August 17, 1861 indicates that this was one of the first offices to receive and distribute the new 1861 issues.

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Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3133 o    63 image1861, 1¢ bright blue. Precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, intense rich bright blue color (a common characteristic of this elusive shade), town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional used example of the 1861 1¢ issue in the rare and elusive bright blue shade, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63; $45.

The bright blue shade is comparable in scarcity to the rare ultramarine shade and is still woefully undercataloged in the Scott catalog.

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Scott $45

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
3134     63 image1861, 1¢ blue. Tied on piece by "Penny Mail, Phila., Pa." octagon carrier cancel, evenly balanced margins and precise centering, rich color, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63; $70.



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Scott $70

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
3135 o    63 image1861, 1¢ blue. Full socked-on-the-nose circle of wedges cancel, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1984 & 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $170).
Scott No. 63; $45.



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Scott $45

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
3136 o    63 image1861, 1¢ blue. Well centered amid uncommonly large margins, wonderful rich deep color, bold socked-on-the-nose strike of Philadelphia, Pa. town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a striking used stamp, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63; $45.



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Scott $45

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
3137 o    63a image1861, 1¢ ultramarine. Neat red New York City carrier date stamp cancel, well centered amid attractively balanced margins, rich distinctive ultramarine color, Very Fine and choice, one of only a few examples of the 1¢ ultramarine bearing a color cancel and the only one we known of with a red cancellation, with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63a; $1,900.

A LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 1¢ ISSUE IN THE ELUSIVE ULTRAMARINE COLOR BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.



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Scott $1,900

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3138     63b image1861, 1¢ dark blue. O.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, full long perforations all around, rich true dark blue color and remarkable Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1987 & 2003 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 63b; $800.

AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 1¢ ISSUE IN THE SCARCE DARK BLUE SHADE.



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Scott $800

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3139     64 image1861, 3¢ pink. Full o.g., previously hinged, beautifully centered amid well balanced margins, strong bright true pink color; slight scuff at top, Very Fine appearance, with 1989 P.F. & 1991 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 64; $14,000.

DESPITE THE MINOR BLEMISH AT THE TOP, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1861 3¢ PINK IN EXISTENCE.

The 3¢ 1861 Pink stamp (Scott 64) stands out as exceptionally challenging to acquire in pristine condition within the 1861-66 Issue. Finding an example with original gum, centered perfectly and boasting vibrant color, makes this one of the 19th Century rarities. Due to the ink's characteristics, the pink hue tends to fade or dull over time due to light exposure and other environmental factors. However, this particular stamp defies the norm. It showcases an unparalleled color, devoid of any signs of oxidation, retaining the Post Office freshness.

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Scott $14,000

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3140 o    64 image1861, 3¢ pink. Attractively centered amid large margins, strong vibrant color, neat grid of rectangles cancel (S-E SD-G 99), Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. & 2016 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (85, SSV $1,100).
Scott No. 64; $550.



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Scott $550

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

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