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The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part Two

1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
1   Image1c Buff (112). Unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, radiant color, neat strike of grid cancel struck so Franklin's eye is clearly visible between bars of the grid

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.

Brookman notes "The color of the stamp makes it difficult to find nicely cancelled copies and, since the stamp is rarely found well-centered, a truly superb copy is most difficult to find." This is confirmed by the P.S.E. Population Report. Of the 148 graded copies in all categories (used, part gum, OG and NH), only five have graded higher than a 95 (three used at 95J, one used at 98, one NH at 95J).

With 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $1,300.00 as 95, $3,200.00 as 98). Only one used copy has graded higher to date (at 98) and only two other used stamps share this grade. (Image)

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 150.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
2   Image2c Brown (113). Intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of rosette cancel at left leaves design clearly visible, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, the 2c is difficult to obtain in such choice condition, with 1996 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 90.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3   Image3c Ultramarine (114). Wide margins, beautiful color and impression, bold strike of red cork cancel and part of circular datestamp at upper left, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Dr. Morris, with 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $375.00) (Image)

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 32.50

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
4   Image3c Ultramarine on Gray Paper, Without Grill (114a var). Horizontal strip of three, distinctive deep shade on gray paper without any grill, tied by unusual geometric cancels on piece with "Brooklyn Ct. Apr. 27" (1870) circular datestamp, part of address at bottom links this piece to the Fuller correspondence, single pulled perf at right

FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE STRIP OF THREE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE ON GRAY PAPER AND WITHOUT GRILL.

This well-documented strip is mostly detached from the piece, which allows for examination of the thick molasses gum that is one of the characteristics of this rare variety. The 3c Gray Paper and 3c Without Grill stamps were apparently distributed in the first quarter of 1870 and a large percentage of surviving copies are found on covers mailed by insurance companies in New England (such as the Fuller correspondence).

Ex Sheriff and Coulter. With 1978 and 2006 P.F. certificates. The without grill variety on gray paper is unlisted in Scott. (Image)

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 E. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
5   Image3c Ultramarine, Double Impression (114d). Showing clear doubling of the entire design, also with prominent pre-printing paperfold, light strike of cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible

FINE. THIS IS THE LISTING COPY AND THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH DOUBLE IMPRESSION. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DRAMATIC WITH THE PRE-PRINTING PAPERFOLD, WHICH DID NOT RECEIVE PART OF EITHER IMPRESSION.

Our list of double impressions is included as an appendix to this catalogue. Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put on the press a second time, when it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one.

The sheet from which this stamp originated went through the press twice, and, in both cases, the pre-printing paperfold was left unfolded, resulting in an area without either impression printed.

With 2006 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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 11,000.00

SOLD for $13,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
6   Image3c Ultramarine, Printed on Both Sides (114e). Back printed inverted in relation to the front, parts of two stamps printed at bottom, s.e. at right, cork cancel, small corner crease at top right

FINE APPEARANCE. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ARE KNOWN PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES AND THIS IS THE FINER OF THE TWO. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE ISSUE.

Engraved stamps printed on both sides usually have a poor impression on one side and a second, complete impression on the other. They probably occurred when a sheet was printed without proper moistening, which prevented the paper from picking up the ink in the recessed lines of the engraved plate. If the sheet was turned 180 degrees before being put on the press a second time, the two impressions will be inverted in relation to each other.

Our list of printed-on-both-sides stamps is included as an appendix to this catalogue. Only one other example of this variety is known, and the impression on back is considerably weaker than the one on the stamp offered here. It is illustrated below.

Illustrated in Jonathan Rose's 1869 book where described as the only example known. With 2009 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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 55,000.00

SOLD for $52,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
7   Image6c Ultramarine (115). Gorgeous centering with Jumbo balanced margins, radiant color on bright paper, neat strike of unusual Geometric cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL. RARE WITH SUCH JUMBO MARGINS. AN UNBELIEVABLY HUGE STAMP.

With 1997 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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 225.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
8   Image10c Yellow (116). Beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color, bold strike of segmented cork cancel and trace of red cancel at right (possibly frame of German transit), Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, scarce with such wide margins, with 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $400.00 as 90, $850.00 as 95 with no premium for the red cancel) (Image)

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 440.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
9   Image12c Green (117). Rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of cork cancel and also part of red transit cancel at right, perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.

With 2007 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $2,400.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date. (Image)

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 140.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
10   Image15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Beautiful centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, radiant colors and crisp impressions, neat strike of quartered cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.

With 1980 and 1999 P.F. certificates. (Image)

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 800.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
11   Image15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Unusually choice centering, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, neat strike of target cancel at bottom leaves entire design clearly visible, long and full perforations all around

EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITH WIDE MARGINS, AN UNOBTRUSIVE CANCEL AND FRESH COLOR.

With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates. (Image)

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 250.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

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