Sale 1348 — The Philip Pivawer Collection of U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1875 Re-Issue
1c Buff (112). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, with 2001 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ)
2c Brown (113). Original gum, detailed impression, Very Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, VF 80), SCV $500
3c Ultramarine, Split Grill (114 var). Original gum, showing part of the grill at bottom and part at top, radiant color, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85), SCV $550, SMQ as normal
6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, rich color, three wide margins, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
10c Yellow (116). Unused (no gum), vibrant color, fresh and Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
12c Green (117). Original gum, rich color on bright white paper, wide and nicely balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2001 and 2021 P.F. certificates.
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Unused (no gum), bright colors, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85).
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Unused (no gum), deep rich colors and detailed impressions, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
24c Green & Violet (120). Original gum, clearly defined grill, rich colors and detailed impressions
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1993 and 2020 P.F. certificates.
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Original gum, bright and fresh colors, three wide margins and well clear of design at bottom
FRESH AND VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Ex Abramowitz. With 2002 and 2021 P.F. certificates (VF 80).
90c Carmine & Black (122). Unused (no gum), rich colors, bright and fresh paper
VERY FINE AND CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2019 P.F. certificate (VF 80).
2c Brown, Re-Issue (124). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Unused (no gum), deep rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, left perfs a bit blunted, still Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. and 2018 P.S.A.G. certificates (VF-XF 85)
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Part original gum which essentially covers the entire back of the stamp, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 1974, 2000 P.F. and 2020 P.S.A.G. certificates (VF 80)
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Unused (no gum), vivid color and detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1975 and 2017 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Unused (no gum), deep rich color and detailed impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), SCV $1,000
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, deep rich colors, fresh and Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), crisp impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Unused (no gum), rich colors, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, brilliant colors on bright white paper, choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 1985 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90). SCV $3,750.
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, bright color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)