Sale 1385 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 July, 2026
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and Re-Issue
1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue, Plate Proofs on Card (112P4-122P4). Complete set of all ten values, 15c Ty. III as always, large margins and rich colors, Extremely Fine
1c-30c 1869 Pictorial Issue (112-121). Used, 30c with red cancel, 24c also with trace of red cancel at left, few small faults but generally selected by the owner for superior eye appeal, Fine-Very Fine appearing group, 24c with 1989 P.F. certificate
3c Ultramarine, Specialized Collection (114). Two-volume collection containing more than 500 used stamps and 90 covers, all items mounted on pages with typed descriptions identifying some aspect of the engraving or a variety, very extensive study of what the collector regarded as varieties — some are perhaps imaginary but many are not — includes some straddle-pane margins, wide range of cancels including one true green and other colors as well, also some fancy cancels in the second volume, multiples, the covers include some corner cards and couple illustrated, mixed centering and condition as to be expected for such a collection, overall an interesting study with a lot of stamps, Scott value approximately $18,000
10c Green, Lincoln Large Die Essay on Proof Paper (116-E1d). 51 x 67mm with imprint at bottom, bright color, tiny thin spot and translucency from mount removal, appears Very Fine, scarce essay on this paper type, ex "Lake Shore"
10c Yellow (116). Unused (no gum), rich color, well-balanced margins, Very Fine, with 1988 and 2025 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
$10.00 Citizens Bank of Louisiana, S.S. Adriatic. Obsolete banknote from remainders depicting the steamer Adriatic and with "DIX" (Ten) on back, National Bank Note Co. imprint, Very Fine, the iconic Adriatic engraving by James Smillie was the basis for the design of the 12c 1869 Issue, the 1874 Peru Postage Dues and a few other bank notes and stock certificates of the period, it is believed by many that the "DIX" on the back of this note was the basis for the Confederate name "Dixie"
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Large part disturbed original gum described as disturbed on certificate, detailed impressions, light horizontal crease at top, centered to top, Fine appearance, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Wide margins and well-centered, blue cork cancel and red circular datestamp, Very Fine
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Slightly disturbed original gum described on certificate as "o.g.", vignette shifted strongly to left, small tear at upper right, corner crease at lower right, otherwise Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
24c Green & Violet (120). Rich colors, bold strike of grid cancel, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, ex Kirke, with 1984, 2000, 2005 and 2006 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (last two VF-XF 85)
24c Green & Violet (120). Nicely centered with rich colors, circle of wedges cancel, Very Fine
90c Carmine & Black (122). Rich colors, bold cancel, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1978 and 1998 P.F. certificates
90c Carmine & Black (122). Rich colors, cork cancel, well-balanced margins, sealed tear at left is barely noticeable, Very Fine appearance, with 2025 P.F. certificate
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, bright shade, centered to right but perfs clear on three sides, Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Deep rich color, bold strikes of New York registry oval cancel, Very Fine and attractive, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80)
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, fresh and Fine, ex Hoffman, with 2008 P.F. certificate
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, deep rich colors and sharp proof-like impressions, well-centered with wide margins, Very Fine and choice, 1972 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Choice centering with extra wide margins, deep rich colors and sharp impressions on fresh paper, cork cancel leaves central vignette clearly visible, Extremely Fine, ex Kirke, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), only one grades higher (at 95J) and eight others share this grade
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Rich colors, light cancel leaves full design clearly visible, fresh and Very Fine, ex Price and Myerson, with 2001 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates