1c Blue, Re-Issue (102).
Unused (no gum), bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 1976 P.F. certificate (Image)
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue
(104). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense color and impression on
bright paper, well-centered with beautifully proportioned
marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE -- ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SET IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
The 3c 1861 Re-Issue, of which 465 were issued, has the distinction of being one of the three most difficult stamps in the set to obtain in this Extremely Fine Gem original-gum condition (the others are the 24c and 30c). It is rarely found well-centered, and those in Very Fine or Extremely Fine grade usually have disturbed gum or no gum at all. In this stamp, we have the rare combination of centering and original gum, elevating it to one of the finest extant.
With 1999 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates (Image)
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105).
Light cancel, well-centered with wide margins, sharp impression on fresh
paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IN USED CONDITION.
Only 672 issued. With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Green, Re-Issue (106).
Original gum, well-centered with wide margins, intense shade and
impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A FRESH WELL-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 451 issued. With 1996 P.F. certificate. Ex Hillmer (Image)
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue
(109). Original gum, sharp proof-like impression on crisp bright paper,
near perfect centering with long full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST 1861 RE-ISSUES. THE 24-CENT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The quantities issued for the 24c 1861 Re-Issue (346) are close in number to several lower values, including the 12c and 15c (389 and 397, respectively). However, the 24c is scarcer and appears less frequently at auction. It is also one of the three values most difficult to obtain in choice original-gum condition the others are the 3c and 30c).
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111).
Original gum, well-centered, beautiful rich color and sharp proof-like
impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861-66 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c 1861 Re-Issue is the rarest denomination of the series -- only 317 were issued. The example offered here, with original gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity.
With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)