Sale 1305 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 13-14 December, 2023
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, fresh and Very Fine
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum slightly disturbed from hinge removal, intense shade and impression, Very Fine, only 979 sold
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Unused (no gum), rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, reperfed at right, Very Fine appearance, only 465 sold
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Slightly brownish disturbed original gum, rich color, small thin spots, top left perf small corner crease, appears Fine, only 672 sold
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Part toned original gum, intense shade and impression, wide margins, Very Fine and scarce, only 451 sold
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, some slight overall toning, otherwise Very Fine, only 389 sold
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, single nibbed perf at right
VERY FINE CENTERING. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
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.
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Unused (no gum), deep rich color
VERY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Unused (no gum), deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned margins
VERY FINE UNUSED 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.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 3c Rose, Medium "Ayer's", J. Gault, 10c Green (EP15, EP97). First with some small toned spots on stamp, slight mica crazing, appears Very Fine, second slight mica lamination, appears Very Fine