Sale 1348 — The Philip Pivawer Collection of U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
Category — 1879-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues
2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., vibrant color, unusually choice centering, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1997, 2005 and 2012 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
5c Blue (185). Original gum, trivial hinge remnant, rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
6c Pink (186). Part original gum which forms a thin layer across the entire back of the stamp, radiant color, Very Fine, with 1977 P.F. certificate
10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Slightly disturbed original gum described on accompanying certificate as "original gum", well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate
10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2015 and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85), SCV $850
90c Carmine (191). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-proportioned margins, reperfed at right (not noted on certificate), appears Extremely Fine, with clear 2010 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
5c Yellow Brown (205). Original gum, rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
6c Rose (208). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H., deep rich color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. and 1996 (as block) and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (211B). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, Very Fine and attractive, with 1994 and 2022 P.F. certificates
4c Carmine (215). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90)
5c Indigo (216). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. and 1999 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85), SCV $800