30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue
(110). Original gum, intense color on bright paper, well-centered for
this notoriously challenging issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHICH IS ARGUABLY THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUPERIOR GRADES.
Little space was left on the 30c 1861 plate for vertical rows of perforations between stamps, and the same plate was used for the 1875 Re-Issue. Therefore, well-centered copies with perforations clear at the sides are rare. When one takes into consideration the limited number sold (346) and other condition factors, such as gum and freshness of paper, the rarity of the stamp offered here can be truly appreciated.
Ex Seymour. With 1967 and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image)
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue
(110). Unused (no gum), intense shade and detailed impression on
brilliant paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
Only 346 issued. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111).
Original gum, rich color and proof-like impression, wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE.
The 90c 1861 Re-Issue is the rarest denomination of the set -- only 317 were issued. The example offered here, with original-gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity.
Ex Drucker. With 1982 and 2003 P.F. certificates (Image)
90c Blue, Re-Issue, Specimen
Hole Punch (111S var). Original gum, h.r., deep rich color, s.e. at
right, pulled perf at bottom left, otherwise Fine, unlisted in Scott, we
are unable to find reference to this item in philatelic literature -- see
lot 409 for the 1869 Pictorial Re-Issue set with identical punch hole (Image)