Sale 9024 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 29 March, 2025
Category — 1870 thru 1890 Bank Note Issues
2c Red Brown, I. Grill (135A). Well-centered, bold duplex cancel, Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate
7c Vermilion, H. Grill (138). Clear grill points, cancelled by Shield machine cancel of Pittsburgh Pa., Very Fine strike, accompanied by second ungrilled stamp (149) with similar cancel, also Very Fine strike, rare cancel on National Bank Note Co. stamps, first with 2004 P.F. certificate
15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Easily visible grill, well-centered, indistinct cork cancel, Very Fine in terms of centering, with 1981 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates
2c Brown (157). Mint N.H., selvage at right, rich color, fresh and Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as hinged
2c Brown, Double Paper (157a). Part disturbed original gum, rich color and clearly showing the variety, Fine, very scarce paper variety and seldom offered in unused condition
5c Blue (185). Original gum, choice centering and rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate, VF-XF 85
10c Black Brown, With Secret Mark (188 var). Unused (regummed), exceptionally intense shade described on P.S.E. certificates as Black Brown, huge margins and well-centered, irregularly punched perf at left results in slight pulled perf hole which is described as perf repair on most recent certificate, appears Extremely Fine, with clear 1994 P.S.E. certificate and 2024 P.S.E. certificate
15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H. pair, slight ink offset on gum at bottom, bright color, Fine, Scott value as singles
15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H. pair, slight ink offset on gum as in the previous lot (originally from the same multiple), bright color, Fine, Scott value as singles
90c Carmine (191). Bright color and well-centered, bold crisscrossing strikes of New York double-oval cancels, Very Fine
3c Blue Green (207). Original gum, lightly hinged, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), this is the highest grade awarded to this issue in any gum condition, only six hinged and six Mint N.H. stamps are equal
6c Rose (208). Original gum, brilliant color, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, ex Hall, with 1989 and 2015 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, nicely centered, Very Fine, with 1984 and 2016 P.F. certificates (VF 80)
1c Ultramarine (212). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85), SCV $290
3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H. block of four, fiery color, small inclusions in perfs at top right corner and top left not mentioned on certificate, Fine-Very Fine, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate, SCV as singles
4c Carmine (215). Mint N.H., bright color, well-centered, tiny gum wrinkle not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85), SCV $525
15c Indigo (227). Original gum, dark shade, excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $180
30c Black (228). Mint N.H., intense shade and nicely centered, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F., and 2004 (for block) and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80), SCV $900