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The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic Unite 1863-66 15¢-24¢ Issues
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3237
Symbol: Cat No: 77
1866, 15¢ black. O.g., lightly hinged, unbelievable centering with large even margins, Post Office fresh color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $10,000). Scott No. 77; $5,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ 1861-66 ISSUE IN THE BEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS STAMP IS CERTAINLY THE FINEST MINT SINGLE POSSESSING ALL THE ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUE GEM.
As a reference, the P.S.E. has graded but a mere three mint examples of the 15¢ Lincoln with original gum. One never hinged example, graded F-VF 75 and two hinged examples, one graded F 70 and this example graded XF 90.nnWhy this gem did not graded higher, we do not understand and the SMQ value for this is woefully undervalued. To this point, it should be noted that this magnificent gem sold in Dec. 2000 for a hammer price of $32,500 (Siegel Sale 833, Lot 422)
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3238
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 77
1866, 15¢ black. Beautifully centered, sharp impression and fresh color, light cork cancel & red circular town marking, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 77; $175.
THE 1866 15¢ LINCOLN IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE USED CONDITION.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3239
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 77
1866, 15¢ black. Wide natural straddle-pane margin at right, socked-on-the-nose blue target cancel, choice centering with enormous margins, dark shade, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 1983 & 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 77; $190.
1863, 24¢ lilac. O.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, bright Post Office color and freshness, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1993 P.S.E. & 2001 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 78; $2,750.
THE 1861-66 24¢ ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. THE SHADE AND IMPRESSION OF THIS STAMP ARE VERY RARELY ENCOUNTERED.
This lovely stamp shows every background line and detail of the lathe work with perfect clarity.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3245
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 78a
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac. Bold blue Baltimore, Md. town and target duplex cancel, beautiful rich color and uncommonly deep shade, exceptional detailed impression and choice centering, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 78a; $425.
A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT GRAYISH LILAC FEATURING OUTSTANDING CENTERING, FRESH COLOR, SHARP IMPRESSION AND A BEAUTIFUL BLUE CANCELLATION.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3246
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 78a
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac. Full neat strike of red Newark town cancel, rich bold color, Very Fine and attractive, with 1989, 1991 P.F. & 2017 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott No. 78a; $465.
AN OUTSTANDING STAMP WITH THIS VIVID COLOR CANCEL FOR THE FINEST COLLECTION.
Sale No: 117
Lot No: 3247
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 78b
1863, 24¢ "Steel" gray. Large margins and wonderfully centered, rich color especially for this notoriously pale shade, neat target cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 78b; $450.
A VERY DIFFICULT SHADE TO FIND AND IN THIS GEM CONDITION, IT IS A TRUE RARITY.
