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1869, 1¢ Franklin essay, with flags & shield, in black (Scott 112-E5b), die on white Ivory paper, 64 x 77mm; an immaculate example with rich color and razor-sharp lines as expected; paper shows full die sinkage, Extremely Fine, a real beauty. Brazer 112E-Eb. Scott $2,000 Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1869, 1¢ buff (Scott 112), o.g., previously hinged, in deep color, well-centered on sound paper, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. (as previously hinged) and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott $575 Estimate $800-1,200 (Image)
1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), o.g., previously hinged, alluring color and clean detail on fresh paper that shows a small portion of the grill on its face, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, off to the races for this one, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $500 Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)
1869, 2¢ brown (Scott 113), bottom left corner margin block of 6, slightly mottled brownish o.g., an exhibition-worthy positional, with luxuriant color and clean lines, the selvage showing the full (incompletely wiped) plate imprint, Very Fine, a striking and sound large multiple. Scott $4,750 for block and two singles Estimate $2,500-3,500 (Image)
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, small die proof ("Panama-Pacific") (Scott 114P2a), a drop-dead gorgeous example in alluring color and with razor-sharp detail, on the grayish-tinged paper as is customary for this issue; slightest indications of an almost unnoticeable hint of foxing, otherwise Extremely Fine, a simply lovely piece, only 3-5 of each were produced.
The Panama-Pacific small die proofs, consisted of a special printing of 413 different proofs made exclusively for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, discernable from "P2" Roosevelt proofs by the softer yellowish wove paper and somewhat larger margins of 2½ to 3mm. Scott $4,000 Estimate $3,000-4,000 (Image)
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, split grill (Scott 114 var.), bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with massive selvage; cleanly printed in deep color, the grill split at top and bottom, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott $275 as o.g. Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1869, 6¢ ultramarine (Scott 115), o.g., previously hinged, in solid color with a grill that shows through to the face and nicely balanced margins; lightly soiled, otherwise Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,500-2,00
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 14:47:12 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 757
Lot No: 208
Symbol: P
Cat No: 116TC1ag
1869, 10¢ deep green, trial color large die proof (Scott 116TC1ag), approximately 29 x 30mm, in pristine condition on India off-card, Very Fine, a pretty could-have-been, which would make one green with envy, with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,500-2,00
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 14:48:41 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 757
Lot No: 209
Symbol: P
Cat No: 116TC1ak
1869, 10¢ chocolate, trial color large die proof (Scott 116TC1ak), a tasty morsel cleanly printed in inviting color; 48 x 57mm India off-card, Very Fine. Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,500-2,00
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 14:49:24 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 757
Lot No: 210
Symbol: P
Cat No: 116TC1al
1869, 10¢ dark Prussian blue, trial color large die proof (Scott 116TC1al), on India on card measuring approximately 42 x 65mm, perfectly printed with outstanding detail, Very Fine. Scott $2,500 Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1869, 10¢ yellow (Scott 116), o.g., previously hinged, a magnificent Eagle & Shield, with deep color, face-visible grill, and near-perfect centering on like-new paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a simply gorgeous stamp, destined for a collection of distinction, one of just six stamps at this grade, with a solo 98 higher, according to PSE's Population Report, with 1980 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $12,000. SMQ XF-SUP 95 $12,000 Estimate $10,000-15,000 (Image)
1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), o.g., previously hinged, in brilliant, fresh color with a finely detailed impression; mathematically centered on pristine paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, an absolutely gorgeous example in exceptional condition—one to please the most quality-conscious collector, with 2002 and 2009 P.F., plus 2005 P.S.E. certificate, the latter two each graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $11,750. SMQ XF-SUP 95 $11,750 Estimate $10,000-15,000 (Image)
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), o.g., previously hinged, wonderfully printed in clean, bright colors; paper fresh with near-perfect generous and oversized margins; small thin spot in grill; reperforated at top, Extremely Fine to Superb appearance, your chance to land this discovery, signed A. Brun, with 2018 P.F. certificate. Scott $9,000 Estimate $3,500-5,000 (Image)
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), full o.g., previously hinged, a gorgeous stamp with rich colors and clean impression; fresh with three nicely balanced margins; reperforated at left (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Fine to Very Fine, a scarce original gum example of the scarce Type I 15¢ 1869 issue, with 1974 P.F. certificate. Scott $9,000 Estimate $2,000-3,000 (Image)
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (Scott 118), a breathtakingly gorgeous stamp with warm colors, fresh paper, exceptional centering and an interesting fancy cancel; light corner perforation tip crease at upper right not mentioned on accompanying certificate (noted here strictly for accuracy), Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2020 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $4,750. SMQ XF-SUP 95 $4,750 Estimate $3,000-4,000 (Image)
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (Scott 119), unused without gum, richly colored and in perfect registry, wonderfully centered on like-new paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, unused high values are particularly underpriced in the Scott catalog, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $975 Estimate $800-1,200 (Image)
1869, 24¢ green & violet (Scott 120), o.g., previously hinged, superbly printed with colors in perfect registration on fresh paper, Fine to Very Fine, sign yourself up to bid, with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott $7,500 Estimate $3,500-5,000 (Image)
1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (Scott 121), o.g., previously hinged, a beautiful stamp flawlessly printed; colors solid and attractively centered; fresh and sound, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2003 Basel and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott $4,000 Estimate $4,000-6,000 (Image)
1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), traces of o.g., pretty with bold colors and clean lines; fully margined and sound, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott $11,000 Estimate $5,000-7,500 (Image)
1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), unused without gum, Post Office fresh with bright, strong colors and clean detail; full margins all around, Very Fine, a pretty example of this iconic stamp, with 2019 P.F. certificate graded VF 80. SMQ VF 80; $4,250. Scott $4,000 Estimate $3,000-4,000 (Image)
1869, 90¢ carmine & black (Scott 122), the epitome of perfection, with flawless color and registration, detail, centering and cancel, a Superb jumbo, absolutely none better, a solo Top of the Pop; the only stamp to attain this grade—in any condition—according to PSE's Population Report, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP 98J and P.F. certificate #560628 no longer accompanying which mentions faint corner crease at top left which we do not find. SMQ SUP 98J; $22,500. SMQ SUP 98J $22,500 Estimate $12,000-18,000 (Image)