Sale 1348 — The Philip Pivawer Collection of U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
Category — Postage Due
2c Brown (J2). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering and rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
5c Brown (J4). Original gum, well-centered and rich color, perf disc adherence at bottom of gum not mentioned on certificates, Extremely Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OG, VF-XF 85), only four grade higher, SCV $800
10c Brown (J5). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering, detailed impression, Very Fine example of this difficult stamp, ex "Vineyard", with 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates
50c Brown (J7). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and well-centered, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.S.E. and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
2c Red Brown (J16). Mint N.H., strong color and beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
3c Red Brown (J17). Original gum, wide margins for this issue and choice centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, ex Zoellner, with 1991 and 2024 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
5c Red Brown (J18). Original gum, intense deep color and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
10c Red Brown (J19). Original gum, fresh color and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85), SCV $550
30c Red Brown (J20). Mint N.H., nicely balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1992 and 2019 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
50c Red Brown (J21). Original gum, bright shade, fresh and Very Fine, with 2002 and 2017 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
3c Bright Claret (J24). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with wide margins all around, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp and rare in this condition, ex "Beverly Hills", with 2003 (for block) and 2011 P.S.E. certificates, (XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher and seven share this grade
5c Bright Claret (J25). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, vivid color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine and striking, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo)
30c Bright Claret (J27). Original gum, outstanding centering and margins, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OG, XF-Superb 95), only one grades higher (at 100) and three share this grade, SCV $575
50c Bright Claret (J28). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, fresh, Very Fine and choice, ex "Vineyard" and "Laila", with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (ungraded), with 1998 and 2016 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
1c Vermilion (J29). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color on bright paper, sharp impression which is unusual for this difficult issue, choice centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT VERMILION 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU POSTAGE DUE.
Ex "Scarsdale". With 1988, 2000 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85). This is the highest grade awarded to an unused Scott J29, with only one other hinged stamp equal. The highest grade for Mint N.H. is VF 80. SCV $2,750.
2c Vermilion (J30). Mint N.H., brilliantly fresh, Very Fine, a high quality example of this stamp and difficult to find centered in Mint N.H. condition, with 1987 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80), only six grade higher, SCV $1,900
10c Deep Claret (J35). Mint N.H., lovely color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, ex Myerson, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85), only four grade higher, SCV $1,000
30c Pale Rose (J36b). Original gum, lightly hinged, precise centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate
50c Deep Claret (J37). Original gum, lightly hinged and with couple natural gum creases (not mentioned on certificates), well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 1982 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
5c Deep Claret (J41). Mint N.H., nicely balanced margins and strong color, Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)
30c Deep Claret (J43). Original gum, rich color and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 1983 and 2002 P.F. certificates
50c Deep Claret (J44). Original gum, lightly hinged, extra wide margins on three sides, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80 Jumbo), SCV $375
3c Deep Claret (J47). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, natural straw inclusion at bottom, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
10c Rose Carmine (J49a). Mint N.H., vivid color and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), SCV $280
50c Deep Claret (J50). Original gum, vivid color and excellent centering, Extremely Fine, light pencil notation on gum, with 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
3c Carmine Lake (J54). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful deep shade, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate
50c Carmine Lake (J58). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, almost perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 50-CENT POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
This stamp is difficult to find with such choice centering. Despite the lack of gum on this stamp, it should be considered a condition rarity by virtue of its soundness and centering.
Ex "Vineyard". With 1988 P.S.E., 1992 and 2006 P.F. certificates. SCV as with gum.
1c Rose (J59). Disturbed original gum, wide margins and choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 ONE-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate.
2c Rose (J60). Mint N.H., exceptionally wide margins, vibrant color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1990 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
50c Carmine (J76). Mint N.H., precise centering and rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate (XF 90)