1c Buff (112). Glazed
original gum described in 1993 by P.S.E. as Mint N.H., bright color on
fresh paper, few gum soaked perfs at top, Very Fine and choice, with 1993
P.S.E. certificate (Image)
2c Brown (113). Mint N.H.,
rich color, well-centered on fresh white paper, Very Fine and choice, very
scarce in this high-grade Mint N.H. condition, with copy of 1992 P.F.
certificate for left margin arrow pair, this being the bottom stamp, Scott
Retail as hinged (Image) 
3c Ultramarine, Split Grill
(114 var). Mint N.H., bright color on radiant white paper, beautifully
centered with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate,
Scott Retail as hinged (Image) 
6c Ultramarine (115).
Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered, bright color and
detailed proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
The 6c 1869 is one of the most difficult low-denomination stamps of the issue to find with such wide margins.
With 1973 and 1996 P.F. certificates (Image)
10c Yellow (116). Original
gum, lightly hinged, radiant color on brilliant paper, barely visible tiny
natural inclusion (not noted on certificate)VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL GUM 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL.
With 1989 P.F. certificate (not noting inclusion) (Image)
12c Green (117). Original
gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with balanced margins all around,
deep rich color and intense proof-like impression on fresh
paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE -- ONE OF THE MORE DIFFICULT 1869 PICTORIALS TO FIND IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1998 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II
(119). Original gum, intense colors and proof-like impressions on
bright white paper, beautifully centeredVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 15-CENT TYPE II.
With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Green & Violet (120).
Original gum, lightly hinged, strong grill impression, rich colors on
bright paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. SCARCE IN THIS SUPERIOR GRADE.
The 24c 1869 Pictorial is readily available in original-gum condition. However, choice centering and sound paper are elusive qualities among examples of this issue. This stamp has color, centering and margins that appear more like its re-issue counterpart.
With 1982 and 2002 P.F. certificates (Image)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine
(121). Original gum, intense colors, exceptionally well-centered with
nicely balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. A WONDERFUL STAMP IN TERMS OF GUM, COLOR, CENTERING, FRESHNESS OF PAPER AND IMPRESSION.
The rarity of centered original-gum examples of the 30c 1869 with grill is somewhat obscured by the availability of off-center copies of the 30c with and without grill. If the scope were narrowed to Scott 121 only, and only grades of Very Fine or Extremely Fine were considered, we estimate that fewer than 15 examples would be counted. Among the qualifying stamps, this is without challenge one of the finest two or three.
With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Carmine & Black (122).
Original gum, lightly hinged, rich colors and detailed impressions on fresh
paper, clear grill points, centered to bottom right but with wide
marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
The 90c 1869 Pictorial is widely admired for its beautiful engraving and dignified portrait of Abraham Lincoln. However, collectors have been frustrated in their efforts to acquire choice examples of this issue. Used 90c stamps are typically heavily cancelled, because the high denomination was cause for postal clerks to thoroughly obliterate any chance for re-use. Naturally, the significant monetary value of 90c in 1869 limited the number of unused stamps that would be saved for future collectors. Therefore, the collector ideals of "well-centered with original gum" and "lightly cancelled" are seldom obtainable in the available supply of 90c 1869's. The stamp offered here, with lightly hinged original gum and choice centering, probably ranks among theh top 3% of surviving 90c 1869's in unused state.
With 1984 P.F. certificate (Image)