Sale 1388 — The Boardwalk Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps–Part One–19th Century Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 23-24 September, 2026
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue Including set of Imperforates
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate
Certificate
2004 PSE No. 00122546 View Cert
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, radiant color, choice centering with unusually wide margins at sides
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
Ex "Southern Cross" and Dr. Hinrichs. With 1991 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott values this in the grade of Fine.
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, bright color, choice centering, single nibbed perfs at left and right, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 878 were sold, ex Hewitt and Minervino, with 1982 P.F. certificate, Scott values this in the grade of Fine
Certificate
1982 PF No. 0112132 View Cert
10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper, short perf at right, Extremely Fine appearance, only 516 were sold, Scott values this in the grade of Fine
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, crisp impression, well-balanced margins
FRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 12c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 489 of the 12c were sold, and the remaining 9,511 were destroyed on July 23, 1884.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott values this in the grade of Fine.
Certificate
2004 PSE No. 00122549 View Cert
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins at sides
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold; the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, most have perforations touching or into the design.
With 1980 P.F. certificate. Scott values this in the grade of Fine.
Certificate
1980 PF No. 85203 View Cert
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color
fresh and VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 30c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 480 were sold; the remaining 9,520 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott values this in the grade of Fine.
Certificate
1981 PF No. 95628 View Cert
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, deep shade and detailed impression, choice centering with balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1860 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 90c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 454 were sold; the remaining 9,546 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Few surviving copies exist with superior centering.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85).
Certificate
2004 PSE No. 00122550 Graded 85 View Cert
1c-90c 1857 Reprints, Imperforate (40 var-47 var). Complete set of imperforate singles, several with sheet margin on at least one side and all with four margins, without gum as issued, brilliant colors and detailed impressions
VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. AN INCREDIBLY RARE SET OF IMPERFORATE SINGLES OF THE 1857 REPRINTS. A MARVELOUS SHOWPIECE SET OF THE HIGHEST ORDER OF RARITY.
According to a footnote in Scott Catalogue, "Nos. 40-47 exist imperforate. Very infrequent sales preclude establishing a value at this time. One set of imperforate pairs is recorded and it sold for $110,000 in a 2009 auction. An imperforate horizontal strip of three of No. 44 is also recorded." The referenced unique set of pairs has sheet margins and was part of the Alan B. Whitman collection, offered by Siegel in 2009 (Sale 968, lot 63). The strip of three is offered in this sale as lot 1104.
Ex "Ambassador" (Sale 300 in 1966) and from our 1985 Rarities sale. Each with 1977 P.F. certificate. The 90c also with 1985 P.F. certificate with Jonathan Rose's name as submitter.