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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).
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, radiant colors nicely complemented by red circle of wedges cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE CANCELLED IN RED.
As mentioned in the previous lot, the bicolor 1869 Pictorial stamps are particularly desirable in the highest grades cancelled in red. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,700.00 without premium for the cancel)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Bright colors, deep red cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, a lovely 30c 1869 Pictorial cancelled in red, ex Price, with 1999 P.F. certificate
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)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Bright colors and paper, neat rosette cancel, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $500.00)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Intense colors, bold cork cancel, Very Fine, small purple backstamp
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
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