Sale 1024 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part One: 1847-1868 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 June, 2012
Category — 1c-90c 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, radiant color and detailed impression, neat strike of small two-ring target cancel and part of circular datestamp, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. APPROXIMATELY 50 USED EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN, AND THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
The 1c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 3,195 of the 1c were sold, by far the largest quantity of any denomination of the set. The remaining 6,805 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 102 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/102/102.pdf , records approximately 50 examples. There is a wide range of cancels found on this issue, including registry ovals, targets, circular datestamps and quartered corks. Several of the datestamps show yeardates in the 1880's, ten years after issue. The example offered here, with an unusual target cancel and superior centering, is one of the finest in existence.
Census No. 102-CAN-14. With 2004 P.F. certificate.
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Neat strike of "4" numeral oval grid cancel and New York duplex datestamp, intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE. ONLY 23 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.
The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold; the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek (see illustration).
Our census of Scott 103 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/103/103.pdf , records 23 examples. It is known with a variety of cancels. Approximately half are sound. The stamp offered here, with a well-struck contemporary cancel, is centered better than most.
Census No. 103-CAN-01. With 1983 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Bold strike of New York circular datestamp and duplex numeral oval grid cancel, rich color and proof-like impression, bright paper, long and full perforations all aroundVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY 21 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. ONLY SIX ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND, AND ONLY SEVEN OF THESE HAVE PERFORATIONS CLEAR OF THE DESIGN ON ALL SIDES. A GREAT RARITY.
The 3c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 104 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/104/104.pdf , records 21 examples, plus one with a non-contemporary cancel (not shown). Most have duplex cancels, with a large portion sent from New York. Only seven are confirmed as sound and few of these have choice centering; six others need to be confirmed as sound.
Census No. 104-CAN-01. Ex Sheriff and Zoellner. With 1977 and 2007 P.F. certificates.
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, bright color, neat strike of "2" numeral oval grid cancel of New York CityEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.
The 5c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. The Re-Issue plate can be identified by a notch at bottom (see illustration). 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 672 of the 5c were sold; the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 105 used, shown here and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/105/105.pdf , records only 37 examples. This is the second most common of any denomination after the 1c, but it is still difficult to find in sound and centered condition. The example offered here is one of the finest in existence.
Census No. 105-CAN-07. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $20,000.00 as 95, $63,000.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98) and this is the only example to achieve this grade.
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide margins, face-free strike of double-oval cancel, unpunched perf at bottom left not mentioned on accompanying certificateEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. ONLY FIVE USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED, MAKING THIS THE RAREST IN USED CONDITION AFTER THE 90-CENT. ONLY THREE OF THE FIVE USED COPIES ARE SOUND. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL USED UNITED STATES STAMPS.
The 10c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 451 of the 10c were sold; the remaining 9,549 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 106 used, shown below and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/106/106.pdf , records only five examples, of which just three are sound. The example offered here, with wide and balanced margins, gorgeous color, a face-free cancel and in sound condition, is the finest of the five.
The 10c has the lowest survival rate (after the 90c) of any of the Re-Issues, which is surprising, because after June 1, 1867, the registry fee could be paid by stamps, and the 10c fee was in effect when the 10c 1861 Re-Issue was in circulation.
Census No. 106-CAN-01. Ex Sheriff and Zoellner. With 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue value is far too low and has not changed in many years, despite the fact that the Mayer copy brought $30,000 hammer in 2003, when its rarity was still not fully understood. The 90c, with four known, catalogues $225,000.00
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Choice centering with wide margins, intense shade and detailed impression on crisp paper, neat strike of "4" numeral oval grid cancel and part of New York duplex datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY FOURTEEN USED COPIES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, OF WHICH ONLY SIX ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. A PHENOMENAL RARITY.
The 12c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 389 of the 12c were sold; the remaining 9,611 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 107 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/107/107.pdf , records only fourteen examples. Of these, only nine are potentially sound. Three of the nine have not been examined since the early 1970's and are not confirmed as sound, leaving only six confirmed sound copies.
Census No. 107-CAN-10. Ex Haas. With 1966, 1989 and 2009 P.F. certificates. This is the first used copy we have offered since 2005.
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Bold strike of "2" numeral oval grid cancel of New York City, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, accompanying certificates note small toned spot on forehead which in reality is bleed from the cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY FOURTEEN USED COPIES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. A GREAT RARITY.
The 15c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 397 of the 15c were sold; the remaining 9,603 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 108 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/108/108.pdf , records only fourteen examples. This is easily one of the finest in terms of centering.
Census No. 108-CAN-01. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1984, 1996 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Wide margins, rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, neat strike of New York datestamp and "2" numeral grid cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THE 24-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN USED CONDITION. ONLY TWELVE USED COPIES ARE CONTAINED IN OUR CENSUS. THIS STAMP IS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
The 24c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 24c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 109 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/109/109.pdf , records only twelve copies (our previous count of thirteen included one duplicate). This denomination ranks third in rarity after the 90c and 10c.
Census No. 109-CAN-01. Ex Curie. With 1981 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Vibrant color, choice centering for this difficult issue, bold strike of New York numeral oval grid cancelVERY FINE. THE 30-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SOUND CONDITION WITH DECENT CENTERING. ONLY TWENTY IN TOTAL ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, AND OF THESE ONLY THREE ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. THIS STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30c were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of Scott 110 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/110/110.pdf , records only 20 copies (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller collection at The New York Public Library). Of these only three are confirmed as sound. Three copies (Census Nos. 07, 08 and the Miller copy) have not been examined in several decades, so their condition is unconfirmed. The narrow space between stamps resulted in most copies with perforations touching or cutting into the design. The example offered here, in sound condition and with far better centering than most, is tied with the Twigg-Smith/Mayer copy as the finest in existence.
Census No. 110-CAN-01. With 2004 P.F. certificate.
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Choice centering with balanced margins at sides, wide margin at bottom, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, bold strike of "14" numeral oval grid cancel and New York datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONLY FOUR USED COPIES OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE ARE RECORDED. THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE IS ONE OF ONLY THREE IN SOUND CONDITION. A PHENOMENAL RARITY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
Our census of this issue, which forms the basis for the information in the Scott Catalogue, contains only four copies. They are shown below and at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/111/111.pdf . A fifth copy with non-contemporary cancel is not included.
Census No. 111-CAN-03. Ex Hessel. With 1977, 1997 and 2009 P.F. certificates.