Sale 1254 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 6-7 April, 2022
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,200.00)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Original gum, bright color, Very Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate no longer accompanies
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 28 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, available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/103 , records only 28 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. Ex "Natalee Grace". 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 24 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. ONLY SEVEN ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. THIS SOUND EXAMPLE WITH PERFORATIONS CLEAR OF THE DESIGN ON ALL SIDES IS 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, available at our website at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/104 , records 24 examples, plus one with a non-contemporary cancel (not shown). Only seven are confirmed as sound, and several of those are off-center. Most have duplex cancels, with a large portion sent from New York.
Census no. 104-CAN-01. Ex Sheriff, Zoellner and "Natalee Grace". With 1977 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color and detailed impression on fresh white paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WONDERFUL GUM, COLOR, IMPRESSION AND CENTERING.
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. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 672 of the 5c were sold; the remaining 9,328 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $6,500.00)
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Choice centering with wide and beautifully balanced margins, light strike of cork cancellation at left, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST 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. 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, available at our website at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/105 , records only 38 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-30. Ex "Tahoe" and Kirke. With 2002 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $20,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 95J) and two others share this grade.
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 16 USED COPIES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS, OF WHICH ONLY SEVEN 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, available at our website at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/107 , records only 16 examples. Of these, only nine are potentially sound. Two of the nine have not been examined since the early 1970s and are not confirmed as sound, leaving only seven confirmed sound copies.
Census no. 107-CAN-10. Ex Haas and "Natalee Grace". With 1966, 1989 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 14 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, available at our website at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/109 , records only 14 copies. This denomination ranks third in rarity after the 90c and 10c.
Census no. 109-CAN-01. Ex Curie and "Natalee Grace". With 1981 and 2009 P.F. certificates.
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression, short perf at lower left, Very Fine appearance, only 346 sold, with 2019 P.F. certificate
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 USED CONDITION WITH DECENT CENTERING. ONLY 22 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, at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/110 , records only 22 copies (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller collection at The New York Public Library). Of these only three are confirmed as sound. Two copies (census nos. 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. Ex "Natalee Grace". With 2004 and 2012 P.F. certificates
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, unobtrusive strikes of duplex cancel, small corner creases at top left with one ending in small tearVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED USED EXAMPLES OF THE 90 CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF CLASSIC UNITED STATES PHILATELY.
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 at our website at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/111 . A fifth copy with non-contemporary cancel is not included.
Census no. 111-CAN-04. Ex Hewitt, Mayer and "Golden Oak". With 1986 and 2014 P.F. certificates