2c Brown, Without Grill
(113b). Original gum, deep rich color, fresh and Fine, a rare
original-gum example of the 2c 1869 Pictorial Without Grill, with 1995 P.F.
certificate (Image)
"KKK", Skull & Crossbones.
Union Mills Pa., perfectly struck fancy cancel ties 3c Ultramarine (114) on
small piece, part of circular datestamp at leftEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN STRIKES OF THE UNION MILLS "KKK", SKULL AND CROSSBONES FANCY CANCEL, SHOWING THE ENTIRE DESIGN.
With 1992 P.F. certificate (Image)
6c Ultramarine (115).
Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, well-centeredVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1958 and 1991 P.F. certificates and with 1993 P.S.E. certificate. (Image)
10c Yellow (116). Original
gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, beautifully centered with unusually
wide and even margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1980 P.F. certificate. (Image)
12c Green (117). Original
gum, lightly hinged, intense color and detailed proof-like impression on
crisp paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A REMARKABLY FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Green (117). Original
gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, choice centering with well-balanced
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1986 and 1998 P.F. certificates. (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Original gum, single hinge mark, clearly-defined grill,
brilliant colors on bright paper, almost perfectly aligned vignette and
frameVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A PRISTINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1981 and 1996 P.F. certificates. (Image)
24c Green & Violet (120).
Original gum, deep rich colors on bright paper, wide and well-balanced
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF FRESHNESS.
Ex Lyons. With 1981 and 2000 P.F. certificates. (Image)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Original gum, remarkably well-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 stamps exist in the Extremely Fine grade with original-gum.
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine,
Without Grill (121a). Part original gum, beautiful rich colors on
bright paper, tiny natural inclusion at leftVERY FINE. A SCARCE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL.
With 1994 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Carmine & Black (122).
Original gum, deep rich colors, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1990 P.S.E. and 1985 and 1995 P.F. certificates. (Image)