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15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Rich colors, vignette shifted to bottom so shows the type characteristics very well, neat strike of negative "70" handstamp cancel of New Berne N.C. applied inverted, Very Fine and choice, with 1980 and 1998 P.F. certificates
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Exceptional centering with wide margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, unobtrusive cancel with rim of circular datestamp at edge -- leaves design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
In his book on the 1869 Pictorial Issue, Jonathan Rose noted that essays were made for both the Type I and Type II designs prior to the time the stamps were issued. The stamps were fed through the press twice -- first for the vignette and then for the frame. The challenge for the printers was to properly align the vignette when printing the frame. Apparently, the addition of the diamond marker at top center of the Type II design made it easier to accomplish this task. It also made any misalignment less noticeable. Type II stamps appeared within days of the EDU for Type I and are much more common.
Ex Morton. With 2003 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). This is the only Scott 118 at this grade with just two graded higher (both 98J and both more heavily cancelled).
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Bright colors and crisp impressions, wide and balanced margins, part strike of New Orleans circular datestamp and cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Bright colors, unobtrusive cork cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Wide and well-balanced margins, rich colors, quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Bright colors, circle of wedges and red circular datestamp cancel, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 and 2004 P.F. certificates
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Warm colors, cork cancel, Very Fine, magenta manuscript on back, with 2011 Weiss certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Extra wide margins and choice centering, bright colors and proof-like impressions, unobtrusive cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL.
Small backstamp. With 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate (95J used). With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00). We agree with P.S.A.G. on this one and we are vexed why P.S.E. did not apply the Jumbo appellation. Even so, only four grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Deep rich colors and sharp proof-like impressions, bright paper, beautiful centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2002 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,750.00). Only four grade higher (one at 95J, one at 98 and two at 98J)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Bright colors, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, neat cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
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