10c Yellow Green, "TAG" Double
Transfer (68 var). Original gum, lightly hinged, remarkably bright
shade on fresh paper, beautifully centered with uncharacteristically wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 WITH DOUBLE TRANSFER IN "TAG" OF "POSTAGE". AN EXTREMELY SCARCE STAMP IN THIS QUALITY.
The increased awareness of the rarity of 1847 to 1879 issues in superb original-gum condition has elevated many valuations for issues with modest Scott values. The 1861-66 issues are prime examples of this trend. This 10c 1861 has a Scott value of $925. yet one would be challenged to locate more than a few examples with original gum, choice centering and rich color, the characteristics that make this stamp so extraordinary.
With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Yellow Green (68).
Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful rich color, choice
centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE -- FAR RARER IN THIS CONDITION THAN THE SCOTT VALUE WOULD SUGGEST.
With 1994 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Yellow Green (68).
Almost perfectly centered with wide margins, rich color nicely contrasted
by red grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
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12c Black (69). Original
gum, sharp impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861-66 ISSUE.
With 2003 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Black (69). Choice
centering, sharp impression on fresh paper, bold blue Cincinnati
grid and datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Black (69). Perfectly
centered with immense even margins, geometric fancy cancel, Extremely Fine,
a huge stamp, with 1994 P.F. certificate
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12c Black (69).
Well-centered with wide margins, sharp impression, neat "Paid" in frame
cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate
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24c Red Lilac (70).
Distinctive deep shade on bright white paper, beautifully centered with
wide margins, grid cancel, Extremely Fine, an outstanding 24c 1861, with
1988 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Violet, Thin Paper
(70c). Unused, described by the P.F. as regummed, but appears to be
disturbed original gum, rich color and detailed impression, choice
centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT VIOLET ON THIN PAPER.
The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60), Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c -- the shade offered here), Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 70c).
With 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as no gum (Image)
24c Violet, Thin Paper
(70c). Blue face-free double circle datestamp, well-centered, small
faults, appears Extremely Fine (Image)
24c Pale Gray Violet, Thin
Paper (70d). Fresh color nicely contrasted by red grid cancel,
Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. certificate
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