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The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic Unite 1861 1¢-3¢ Issues
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3127
Symbol: E&nbs
Cat No: 63-E10
1861, 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. US$0 (Image)
Scott $4,000
Opening US$ 5,250.00
Sold...US$ 5,250.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 14:19:53 EST
Sold For 5250
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3130
Symbol: SCat No: 63S
1861, 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. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,900 as singles
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 14:21:39 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3131
Symbol: Cat No: 63
1861, 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.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3132
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 63
1861, 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.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3133
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 63
1861, 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.
1861, 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.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3135
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 63
1861, 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.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3136
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 63
1861, 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.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3137
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 63a
1861, 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.
1861, 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.
1861, 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.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3140
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 64
1861, 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.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3141
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 64a
1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink. Bold blue Cincinnati, O. town and grid duplex cancel, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, brilliant pigeon blood pink color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64a; $4,250.
A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ PIGEON BLOOD PINK ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.
Many of the used 3¢ pigeon blood pink issue are found used from Cincinnati Ohio. It is also interesting to note that another rare shade variety of 1861 was being used at the Cincinnati post office around the same time - the elusive 24¢ "Cincinnati" violet.
1861, 3¢ rose pink. O.g., very lightly hinged, exceptional centering within large beautifully balanced margins, very fresh with strong vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64b; $600.
A GEM MINT LIGHT HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ ROSE PINK ISSUE.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3143
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 64b
1861, 3¢ rose pink. Light neat town cancel, choice centering, brilliant true rose pink color, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64b; $140.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3144
Symbol: E&nbs
Cat No: 65-E11a
1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. essay, in carmine. Vignette only, die on India paper, mounted on card. Engraving of Washington Head only, die sunk on card (71x83mm) showing full die sinkage, some card toning well away from design, Very Fine,very rare with only two examples recorded. Scott No. 65-E11a; $750. US$0 (Image)
Scott $750
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 14:32:22 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3145
Symbol: E&nbs
Cat No: 65-E12
1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. essay, in black. Incomplete design, die on India paper (31x37mm). With no outside scrolls or ornaments in "3" or "US", mounted on card (75x78mm), Very Fine, very rare with only a couple known in black. Scott No. 65-E12; $1,000. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,000
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 14:33:02 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3146
Symbol: E&nbs
Cat No: 65-E14a
1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. essay, in deep red. Nearly complete design, die on India paper, die sunk on card (70x77mm) showing full die sink. With outside scrolls or ornaments in "3" or "US" added, with pencil notation "no. 5.½ white" at lower right, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott No. 65-E14a; $750. US$0 (Image)
Scott $750
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 14:34:26 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3151
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 65P5
1861, 3¢ rose, proof on stamp paper. O.g., hinged mostly in margin, full balanced margins, very fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65P5; $1,000 for pair.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3152
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 65TC
1861, 3¢ black, trial color. Gummed with experimental cancel, somewhat rounded corner at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65TC; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 14:38:17 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3153
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Bottom horizontal pair with plate "33" number and large part imprint, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid wide margins, bright color and remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, an outstanding plate number pair, with 1989 P.F. (for block) & 2008 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3154
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ brown red. Bottom margin single with plate number "11" and part imprint, well centered, sharp impression with deep color, neat grid cancel, Very Fine and choice position piece, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3155
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Outstanding centering within huge jumbo margins, lovely color and freshness, lovely strike of Portland, Me. cds; reperfed at right, Extremely Fine appearance, a striking gem, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65; $3.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3156
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Horizontal pair, choice centering and margins, each with full bold strike of rosette cancel, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-27-2024, 14:40:32 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3157
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. block of 10, very well centered for this large used multiple, deep color, tied on piece by multiple strikes of blue "Martinsburgh, W. Va." cds, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
1861, 3¢ lake. O.g., lightly hinged, wide margins and remarkably well centered especially for this notoriously off-centered issue, rich vibrant color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1983 & 1999 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 66; $2,000.
A TRULY OUTSTANDING GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ LAKE ISSUE WHICH RANKS AS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
