Sale 1347 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 6-7 March, 2025
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, bright color, tiny natural straw inclusion in Franklin's forehead, Very Fine
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vivid color, scissors-separated causing some short perfs at right, still Very Fine, scarce, only 479 were sold
5c Orange Brown, Reprint (42). Without gum as issued, lovely color, Very Fine, only 878 sold, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate
10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, nicely centered for this challenging stamp, small thin spot, appears Very Fine, only 516 sold, with 1992 P.F. certificate
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, crisp impression and handsome shade, Very Fine for this difficult issue, only 489 sold, ex "Vineyard", with 1989 and 2004 P.F. certificates
24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Without gum as issued, bright color, reperfed at left, appears Fine, only 479 sold, with 2005 P.F. certificate stating "partially reperfed at upper left"
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, bright color, attractive centering for this difficult issue, short perf top right corner not mentioned on certificate, appears Very Fine, only 480 sold, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate
30c Yellow Orange, Reprint (46). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, reperfed at top, Fine appearance, only 480 were sold, with 2012 P.F. certificate
90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, couple short perfs at right from scissors-separation, otherwise Fine, only 454 sold