Sale 1140 — Outstanding United States Stamps, featuring The Irwin Weinberg Inventory

Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 9-11 November, 2016

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*A buyer’s premium of 15% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
503
 
Sale 1140, Lot 503, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Rich color beautifully complemented by double-struck blue circle of wedges cancel, Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates

400
225
504
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Sale 1140, Lot 504, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Unused (no gum), well-centered, bright color, small thin spot at top and faint bit of soiling, appears Very Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate

2,500
750
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505
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Sale 1140, Lot 505, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, bright color, Fine, an attractive and sound example of this scarce stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

5,000
1,300
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506°
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Sale 1140, Lot 506, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, vivid color on fresh paper, fabulous wide margins and choice centering

EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.

With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $3,350.00)

1,650
3,250
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507
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Sale 1140, Lot 507, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Unused (no gum), brilliant color, nice margins and centering, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 A.P.S. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates

725
600
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508
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Sale 1140, Lot 508, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Unused (no gum), rich color, attractive margins, tiny natural inclusion, fresh and Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate

1,025
500
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509
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Sale 1140, Lot 509, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, h.r., fresh colors, Fine, with 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate

1,350
450
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510
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Sale 1140, Lot 510, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, rich colors, three wide margins, Fine

1,350
700
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511
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Sale 1140, Lot 511, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Disturbed original gum, bright colors, small edge tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance

2,100
300
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512
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Sale 1140, Lot 512, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Unused (no gum), well-balanced margins, bright colors and paper, Very Fine, with 1993 A.P.S. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates

900
800
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513
 
Sale 1140, Lot 513, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Wide and balanced margins on fresh paper, neat oval registry cancel leaves design unobscured

EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.

With 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,500.00). Only four used examples have been graded higher (highest is 95)

1,750
2,000
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514
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Sale 1140, Lot 514, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Part original gum, deep rich colors, thin specks, Very Fine appearance

2,500
475
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515
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Sale 1140, Lot 515, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Unused (no gum), vivid colors, Jumbo margins and outstanding centering

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO-MARGINED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.

With 2010 P.S.A.G. certificate (95J NG)

1,100
1,800
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516
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Sale 1140, Lot 516, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Unused (no gum), rich colors and detailed impressions on bright paper

EXTREMELY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.

With 1986 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,000.00)

1,500
2,300
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517
 
Sale 1140, Lot 517, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Exceptionally rich frame color and proof-like impressions, Jumbo margins and choice centering, neat cancel leaves the design completely visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.

SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist. Most are either off-center or have small faults. This outstanding example combines perfect color and an unobtrusive cancel with centering and Jumbo margins.

With 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates

6,000
6,500
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518°
 
Sale 1140, Lot 518, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright paper, attractive centering and margins, face-free cork cancel

VERY FINE. A FRESH AND SCARCE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.

SMQ estimates that approximately 40 used copies exist and our own experience confirms this estimate. Most are either off-center or have small faults.

With 2016 P.S.E. certificate

6,000
2,800
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519
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Sale 1140, Lot 519, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Original gum, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate

325
450
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520
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Sale 1140, Lot 520, 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue (133a). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate (XF 90)

275
550
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