| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 298 | |
5c Orange Brown, Reprint
(42). Without gum as issued, choice centering, bright color on radiant
paperEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1857 REPRINT. Only 878 issued. With 2004 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,400.00 | 1,700.00 |
| 299 | |
10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, deep dark color
and proof-like impression on bright paper, precise centering EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1857-60 REPRINTS TO OBTAIN IN THIS QUALITY. Only 516 examples of the 10c 1857 Reprint were issued, and they are usually poorly centered. This superb stamp with balanced margins is very rare. With 1989 and 2004 P.F. certificates |
3,000.00 | 2,500.00 |
| 300 | |
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint
(45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and proof-like impression,
beautifully centered with absolutely enormous Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS SURELY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT. The perforations of most 24c 1857 Reprint stamps touch the design. The perforations on this example are well clear of the design on all four sides. This is by far the largest example of this issue we have handled, and it could be the largest 1857 Reprint extant -- only the ex-Zoellner 3c Reprint is a rival. Only 479 issued. Ex Welling and Floyd. With 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image) |
3,250.00 | 18,500.00 |
| 301 | |
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint
(46). Without gum as issued, brilliant color on white paper, precise
centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1857 REPRINT. Only 480 were issued. With 2004 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,250.00 | 3,000.00 |
| 302 | |
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, intense color
and impression, choice centering EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1857 REPRINT. Only 454 issued. With 1968 and 2004 P.F. certificates |
4,500.00 | 4,500.00 |