Sale 1348 — The Philip Pivawer Collection of U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
Category — 1847 Issue and 1875 Reproduction
5c Red Brown (1). Unused (no gum), large even margins all around, beautiful early impression on bluish paper, deep dark shade from the First Printing
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH AN EARLY IMPRESSION FROM THE FIRST PRINTING.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate as "Brown" Scott 1 (VF-XF 85). We disagree. At the very least this is a deep Red Brown (Early Impression, First Printing)—in our opinion it qualifies as Scott 1a, Dark Brown, but the impression is more important than the shade classification. It is also, in our opinion, a solid XF 90.
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), huge margins all around, intense shade and impression, small thin spot at top left and small tear at top
EXTREMELY FINE GEM APPEARANCE. A HUGE-MARGINED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
The 1847 Issue is much scarcer in unused condition than other issues, because the stamps were demonetized in 1851. They could be exchanged for the new issue, but once the exchange period ended, the stamps would have no postage value. Considering the purchasing power of ten cents in 1851, it is not surprising that the stamps were either used or exchanged, rather than left for future generations of collectors in a hobby that did not yet exist. The small faults on this example are not readily visible and so do not detract from its appearance, but they will make it more affordable.
Ex Wingate. With 1997 P.F. certificate.
5c Red Brown, Reproduction (3). Without gum as issued, large even margins all around, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate
10c Black, Reproduction (4). Without gum as issued, large margins all around, intense shade and impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate