Sale 1389 — The Nick Kardasis Collection of the 1869 Pictorial Issue, Part Two
Sale Date — Wednesday, 30 September, 2026
Category — 1875 Re-issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133)
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Superb centering, rich color, lightly cancelled by two strikes of grid that essentially leave Franklin's portrait unobscured, Extremely Fine, with 1992 and 2000 P.F. certificates, SCV $425
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Choice centering, intense strike of "NK" fancy cancel, small corner crease at bottom right not noted on certificates, Extremely Fine strike of this unusual fancy cancel, with 1993 P.S.E. and 1999 P.F. certificates, SCV $425 without premium for the better cancel which is surely unique
1c Buff, Re-Issue (123). Rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered, neat blue cork cancel, most recent certificate notes a small tear at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Morton, with 2005 P.F. certificate, clear 2006 and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), and finally 2026 P.S.E. certificate noting tear
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, single hinge mark, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, vivid color
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
The 10c and 30c 1869 Pictorial Issues and their Re-Issues are two of the most difficult designs to obtain in higher grades. Part of the reason for this is their asymmetrical designs, which do not lend themselves easily to precise mathematical centering, the basis for numerical grading.
With 1990 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98). Only one grades higher (at 100) and two others share this desirable grade.
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, superb centering, extraordinary rich colors and proof-like impressions on bright fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1986 and 1999 P.F. certificates, and 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only five others have an equal grade and only one is graded higher at 98.
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Extraordinarily precise centering and wide margins, rich colors and proof-like impressions, lightly cancelled in magenta (at upper right)
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED—WITH A LIGHTLY STRUCK MAGENTA CANCEL—GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1976, 1997, 2004 and 2017 P.F. certificates (Superb 98). SCV $1,600.
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Choice centering, deep shades, full and clear strike of Circle (or "O") fancy cancel
VERY FINE. A WELL-CENTERED 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WITH AN UNUSUAL FANCY CANCELLATION.
With 1998 P.F. certificate misidentifying this stamp as Scott 120 (it has no grill and is the Re-issue shade). SCV $1,600.
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Superb centering, intense shades and proof-like impressions, quartered cork cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT LIGHTLY CANCELLED 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE STAMP.
Accompanied by 1977 P.F. certificate that made the mistake of calling this ungrilled Re-Issue "Scott 121, grilled", which it is not. The error was repeated by P.F. in 2000 and again in 2008—the last certificate is graded Superb 98, so they got the grade right but the identification wrong. This is clearly a Re-Issue. SCV $2,750.
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, fabulous intense color and sharp proof-like impressions, essentially perfect centering with wide margins all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 90-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE EXTANT. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1988 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by two others.
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Rich color, bold strike of negative Propeller in Small Circle fancy cancel, central thin spot, Very Fine appearance, the 1869 Re-Issues are rare with anything approaching a fancy cancel, with 2017 P.F. certificate, SCV $550 with ordinary cancel
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Wide margins and centered slightly to top, rich color, beautiful blue grid cancel and part of datestamp, faint thin spot, Very Fine appearance, scarce with colored cancel, SCV $550 with black cancel