Sale 1359 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 22-24 July, 2025
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues
6c Carmine, H. Grill (137). Part original gum, bright color, certificate notes some margin gum staining which has been removed, Fine, with 1976 P.F. certificate
6c Carmine, H. Grill (137). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, brilliant color nicely complemented by blue cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Hinrichs, with 1976 and 2002 P.F. certificates
15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Vibrant color, clear grill points, bold strike of cork cancel, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates
30c Black, H. Grill (143). Small manuscript "x" cancel on neck, gum covers the entire back of the stamp (slightly disturbed), some clear grill points, Fine and unusual, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate
15c Bright Orange (152). Vibrant color, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail geometric cancel, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), only four grade higher
30c Black (154). Wide margins and choice centering, intense shade beautifully contrasted by bold strike of red New York Foreign Mail Star cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp in every respect, with 1995, 2004 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $850 for normal cancel), SCV $350 for normal red cancel
90c Carmine (155). Brilliant color, bright paper, wide and balanced margins, New York Foreign Mail 4-Point Star in Circle cancel, Extremely Fine, a stamp with fantastic visual appeal, ex Gorham, with 2008 P.F. certificate
30c Gray Black (165). Unused (no gum), bright shade, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate
90c Rose Carmine (166). Rich color, unobtrusive cork cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
2c Vermilion (178). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80 Jumbo), only three grade higher
2c Vermilion (178). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide margins, Very Fine and attractive, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as hinged
2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., vibrant color, unusually choice centering, perf disc indent mentioned only on most recent of four certificates (the pickiest of nitpicks), still Extremely Fine, with 1997, 2005 and 2012 P.F. certificates (latter XF 90), with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (F-VF 75), downgraded due to the perf disc indent
15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)
15c Red Orange (189). Top imprint and plate no. 31 strip of seven, original gum, stamps lightly hinged and pos. 3 Mint N.H., small h.r. in selvage, some double perfs at top, few trivial natural inclusions, Fine, ex Frelinghuysen, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate, Scott value as three hinged pairs and a Mint N.H. single
1c-90c 1890 Issue (219-229). Complete set including No. 219D, plus additional No. 220a and also 4c imperforate pair, mostly original gum, 90c regummed, some small faults and centered generally to a side, Fine or appear so
6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, deep rich color on post-office fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1890 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST P.S.E. GRADE WITH THE JUMBO APPELLATION. ONLY ONE STAMP GRADES HIGHER.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo). This is the only example at this lofty grade, with just one higher (at Gem 100, offered in Sale 1061, lot 3652). While that Gem 100 is also truly superb, the Jumbo margins of this 98J stand out dramatically.
6c Brown Red (224). Mint N.H., lovely color, wide and balanced margins, natural gum wrinkle mentioned only on most recent certificate (which also upgrades the old grade), Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90), with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo)
8c Lilac (225). Mint N.H., exceptional centering and wide margins, rich color and sharp impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1890 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.F.
With 1995 and 2022 P.F. certificates (Superb 98). By was of comparison, P.S.E. has graded only three at 98 and three higher (at 98J).
90c Orange (229). Original gum, h.r., brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, two backstamps, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90)