| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 687 | |
24c Green & Violet (120).
Original gum, clearly-defined grill, rich colors on bright paper, choice
centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. The 24c 1869 Pictorial, even in original-gum condition, is not a rare stamp. However, centering and soundness are elusive qualities among examples of this issue. This stamp has color, centering and margins that appear more like its re-issue counterpart. With 1998 P.F. certificate (Image) |
6,500.00 | 13,500.00 |
| 688 |
24c Green & Violet (120).
Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, clearly-defined grill,
remarkably well-centered with extra wide margins, bold strike of "N.
York Steamship" circular datestamp, light horizontal crease and added
top right corner perf tip, Extremely Fine appearance, the high-value 1869
Pictorial stamps are rarely found with this New York Steamship marking,
which indicates use on mail from outside the United States, with 2001 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
1,000.00 | 550.00 | |
| 689 |
24c Green & Violet (120).
Rich colors, circle of V's cancel, reperfed at left, otherwise Extremely
Fine (Image) |
750.00 | 400.00 | |
| 690 | |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Original gum, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins,
bright colors on exceptionally fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB STAMP WITH REMARKABLY CHOICE CENTERING. THE 30-CENT 1869 IS ESPECIALLY RARE IN ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. Our experience with the 1869 Pictorial Issue has shown that the 30c with grill (as opposed to Scott 121a without grill) is extremely rare in well-centered original-gum condition. Centering seems to be a challenge in this issue, and our best estimate is that 12 to 15 of the 30c exist in Extremely Fine grade with original-gum. With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image) |
6,500.00 | 18,000.00 |
| 691 | |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Large part original gum, deep rich colorsFINE AND SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. With 1997 P.F. certificate noting toned spot (since removed) (Image) |
6,500.00 | 950.00 |
| 692 | |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Original gum, intense colors and proof-like impressions,
reperfed at top and right, Very Fine appearance, purple backstamps, with
2001 P.F. certificate (Image) |
6,500.00 | 1,150.00 |
| 693 | |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Original gum, fresh and bright colors, crisp impressions,
reperfed at top, appears Fine (Image) |
6,500.00 | 750.00 |
| 695 | |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Unused (no gum), rich colors, clear grill, fresh and Fine, with
2001 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,250.00 | 600.00 |
| 696 |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Perfectly centered with wide margins, rich colors, bold
segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate (Image) |
550.00 | 375.00 | |
| 697 |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Rich colors, clear circle of wedges cancel, Very Fine and
choice, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate (Image) |
550.00 | 270.00 | |
| 698 |
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Bold circle of V's cancel, bright colors, Very Fine and choice,
with 1997 P.F. certificate (Image) |
550.00 | 375.00 |