Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 10c-90c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 31-39)
10c Green, Ty. I (31). Choice margins and beautifully centered, deep rich color with a light circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE I PERFORATED.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90).
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10c Green, Ty. II (32). Choice centering with wide margins, deep rich color nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 PERFORATED 10-CENT TYPE II.
Ex Merlin. With 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95).
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. III (33). Deep rich color, unusually choice centering with wide margins, clear strike of circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE III PERFORATED, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only three grade higher (two at 95J, one at 98).
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. III (33). Dark shade, beautifully centered, tied by bold "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 5, 1859" circular datestamp on small piece of cover, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. III (33). Deep rich color, bold strike of Segmented 5-Point Star fancy cancel of Downieville Cal., single short perf at left, otherwise Very Fine, Scott value $190 without premium for the cancel
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, essentially perfect centering, lovely rich color with a light circular datestamp cancel, clear impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV WITH BALANCED MARGINS AND A LIGHT TOWN CANCEL, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
10c Type IV stamps are defined by the recut of one or both outer lines at the top or bottom of the design. Type IV stamps come from only seven scattered positions on the left pane and one position on the right pane of Plate 1. Therefore, only 4% of the stamps from Plate 1 are Type IV.
Ex Kirke. With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share this desirable grade.
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 64L1, recut at top and bottom, pretty shade, unusually choice centering, clear strike of circular datestamp cancel (Winchester?)
EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV WITH BALANCED MARGINS AND A NEAT TOWN CANCEL, FROM THE ONLY POSITION RECUT AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM.
10c Type IV stamps are defined by the recut of one or both outer lines at the top or bottom of the design. Type IV stamps come from only seven scattered positions on the left pane and one position on the right pane of Plate 1. Therefore, only 4% of the stamps from Plate 1 are Type IV. Of these eight positions, 64L1 is the only one with recut lines at both top and bottom.
Ex Collier. With 1995 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85).
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10c Green, Ty. V (35). Original gum, rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE V, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2006 P.F. (for block) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded in any category (six used stamps have also achieved this grade). For Mint N.H., P.S.E. has graded one at 90. The highest grade awarded by the P.F. is 95.
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. V (35). Rich color on bright paper, nicely complemented by red New York foreign-mail circular datestamp, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (latter XF-Superb 95)
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. V (35). Three used singles, including one with interpane margin at left showing full guideline and with last digit of yeardate inverted so as to read "1856", second with interpane margin at left with full guideline and target cancel, last with what must be interpane margin at right with "Steam/Ship" cancel, last with tiny tear at bottom right corner, Very Fine group, with 1985-1988 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal pair, unusually choice centering, rich color nicely complemented by red grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1988 and 2015 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal pair, clear strike of "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 1, 1861" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)10c Dark Green, Ty. V (35 var). Horizontal pair, deep rich color, cancelled by grids, tied by red New York exchange office 24c credit datestamp on small piece which also has boxed "P.D." handstamp, Extremely Fine example of this sub-shade, ex Kirke, with 2004 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Horizontal pair, cancelled by two strikes of Mobile Ala. double-circle datestamp, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Kirke, with 2001 and 2005 P.F. certificates
(Image Magnifier)12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Vertical pair, intense shade, clear strike of "Milwaukee Wis. Aug. 4, 1857" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a very early use (earliest is Jul. 30, 1857), ex Saadi, with 1989 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE. AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 PERFORATED ISSUE FROM PLATE 3.
With 1991 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90).
(Image Magnifier)12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Superbly centered, intense shade and impression providing the background for a vivid red grid cancel, wonderfully fresh
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE PERFORATED 12-CENT STAMPS FROM PLATE 3 ARE EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN HIGH-GRADE USED CONDITION. THIS SPECTACULAR STAMP WITH A RED CANCEL AND GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. IS ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLES WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.
Ex "European Connoisseur". With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). There is only one graded higher (98) and 13 others share this grade, but this is one of even fewer with a red cancel.
(Image Magnifier)24c Gray Lilac (37). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 24-CENT GRAY LILAC ISSUE, SCOTT 37.
With 2006 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85).
(Image Magnifier)24c Gray (37a). Darker shade and sharper impression than the normal shade, choice centering for this difficult issue with well-proportioned margins and perforations clear of outer projections on all sides, nicely complemented by red grid cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 24-CENT IN THE DISTINCT GRAY SUB-SHADE. THIS SHADE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. THIS IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
In our opinion the 24c 1860 Issue in the Gray shade is considerably scarcer than the main shade listing and deserves a higher catalogue value. The P.S.E. Population Report contains more than 190 copies of the basic shade of Scott No. 37 versus only 38 in all categories for the Gray shade.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share this grade.
(Image Magnifier)24c Gray Lilac (37). Intense shade and impression, bold strikes of red grid cancel, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
(Image Magnifier)30c Orange (38). Original gum, h.r., vibrant color, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only six grade higher (one at 90J, five at 95).
(Image Magnifier)30c Orange (38). Vibrant color, exceptional centering for this difficult issue, lightly struck face-free cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB USED CONDITION.
The 30c 1860 challenges collectors for several reasons. First, the subjects were closely spaced together on the plate, leaving almost no room for perforations and little opportunity to create stamps with perforations clear of the design on all four sides. Second, the 30c and 90c 1860 were only in circulation for a brief period before the series was demonetized in the Fall of 1861. Third, this high-denomination stamp was issued for use on transatlantic mail, and postal clerks were careful to thoroughly cancel the stamps to prevent cleaning and re-use. Therefore, 30c 1860 stamps in sound, well-centered and lightly cancelled condition defy all circumstances and are extremely rare.
Ex Merlin. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95J). This is the only example to achieve this grade and one has graded higher (at 98).
(Image Magnifier)30c Orange (38). Vibrant color, choice centering, clear strike of "Newport R.I. Nov. 20, 1860" circular datestamp, Very Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Saadi, with 2015 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)90c Blue (39). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper with plate burr at top, choice centering with unusually wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 ISSUE
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo). Only six grade higher (highest is 95). This is the only example to achieve this grade and also the only example to be graded Jumbo in any grade.
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