3c Brown Rose, First Design
(56). Block of four, original gum, h.r., deep rich color,
well-centered, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles (Image)
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PINK.
The 3c 1861 Pink (Scott 64) is one of the most difficult stamps of the 1861-66 Issue to find in sound, well-centered, original-gum condition with fresh color. The nature of the ink used to print the 3c Pink shade is such that over the course of time, with exposure to light and other adverse elements, the color tends to oxidize or lose its vibrancy.
Collectors who have searched in vain for a 3c Pink in such condition will appreciate the rarity of this stamp in such a remarkable state of preservation. Others who may be less familiar with the rarity of this early 1861 Issue -- and perhaps deceived by the abundance of common 3c 1861 shades (Scott 65) -- are urged to consider the extreme rarity of Scott 64 in sound original-gum condition. In several recent auctions, we have offered well-centered original-gum examples of the 1861-66 Issue, and the record realizations at large multiples of Scott value demonstrate the rarity of these stamps.
With 2002 P.F. certificate
Fox. Hockanum Conn.,
perfectly struck fancy cancel on 3c Rose (65), few small perf faults,
Extremely Fine strike (Image)
Man Thumbing Nose.
Brattleboro Vt., well-struck fancy cancel in blue on 3c Rose (65),
Extremely Fine strike, with 1973 P.F. certificate
(Image)
Union and Flag. Healdsburg
Cal., perfect strike ties 3c Rose (65) on small piece, Extremely Fine
strike (Image)
5c Buff (67). Unused (no
gum), deep rich color, few barely nibbed perfs at leftVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF.
With 1971 P.F. certificate. (Image)
5c Buff (67). Unused
(regummed), fresh and bright color, perf crease at topVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF.
With 1994 P.S.E. and 1996 P.F. certificates (Image)
10c Yellow Green (68).
Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, enormous
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A HUGE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE.
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 $850, 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 1993 P.F. and 1995 P.S.E. certificates (Image)
12c Black (69). Original
gum, lightly hinged, unusually wide margins, crisp impression, Very Fine
and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate
(Image)
12c Black (69). Block of
four, original gum, h.r., detailed impression, bottom right stamp small
corner crease at bottom rightFINE APPEARANCE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF THE 12-CENT 1861 ISSUE.
Ex Caspary and Ishikawa. With 1993 P.F. certificate. (Image)
24c Red Lilac (70).
Original gum, lightly hinged, absolutely stunning deep rich color and sharp
proof-like impression, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT RED LILAC. SCARCE IN SUCH PRISTINE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
As collector demand and recent prices have indicated, stamps from the 1861-66 Issue with full original gum in such superb sound condition are exceedingly rare.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)