Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Brilliant color on bright paper, unusually choice centering, clear cancel at center, Extremely Fine, our census of Scott 102 used, at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/102, contains 60 examples, census no. 102-CAN-60, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
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2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paper, wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1875 RE-ISSUE, SCOTT 103.
The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold; the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85)—an ungenerous and arguably incorrect grade (XF 90 is our grade, which has SMQ $7,500 value). SCV $3,500.
(Image Magnifier)3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering for this difficult issue, clear strike of duplex cancel
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY 27 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, AND VERY FEW ARE SOUND.
The 3c Re-Issue was printed from one of the original plates, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 104 used, at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/104, records 27 examples, plus one with a non-contemporary cancel (not shown). Only eight are confirmed as sound, and several of those are off-center.
Census no. 104-CAN-25. With 2014 P.S.E. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
The 5c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. The Re-Issue plate can be identified by a notch at the bottom left of the design. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 672 of the 5c were sold; the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 95J) and nine others share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN INCREDIBLE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
The 10c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 451 of the 10c were sold; the remaining 9,549 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only two grade higher (at 98) and three others share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE AND GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The 12c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 389 of the 12c were sold; the remaining 9,611 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1988 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others. This is the first example in this grade we have ever offered.
(Image Magnifier)15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE, GRADED VF-XF 85 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
The 15c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 397 of the 15c were sold; the remaining 9,603 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1971, 1989 and 2010 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). By way of comparison, the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. is 90.
(Image Magnifier)15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Detailed impression, clear strikes of circular datestamp and also duplex cancel
VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. ONLY SEVENTEEN ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
The 15c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 397 of the 15c were sold; the remaining 9,603 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 108 used, at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/108, records only 17 examples. Of these only ten are confirmed as sound.
Census no. 108-CAN-05. With 1970 and 2010 P.F. certificates.
(Image Magnifier)30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Vibrant color and beautiful clear impression, bold strike of duplex cancel
VERY FINE. THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SOUND USED CONDITION WITH DECENT CENTERING. ONLY 23 IN TOTAL ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, AND OF THESE ONLY FOUR ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. THIS STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 110 used, at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/110, records only 23 copies (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller collection at The New York Public Library). Of these only four are confirmed as sound. Two copies (census nos. 08 and the Miller copy) have not been examined in several decades, so their condition is unconfirmed. The narrow space between stamps resulted in most copies with perforations touching or cutting into the design. The example offered here, in sound condition and with far better centering than most, is a great rarity.
Census no. 110-CAN-23. With 2013 P.S.E. certificate.
(Image Magnifier)90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright crisp paper, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The example offered here, with original gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity.
With 1997 P.F. and 1997 and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85). Only one grades higher (at 90, we have never offered it). Five others share this desirable grade but this is the first we have offered since 2005. The P.F. has also certified one at 90 and one at 95.
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