Sale 1388 — The Boardwalk Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps–Part One–19th Century Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 23-24 September, 2026
Category — 1861-66 Issue: 1c-90c (Scott 63-72b)
1c Blue (63). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, showing the Dot in "U" variety, Very Fine and choice, with 1995 P.F. certificate, Scott value as hinged
Certificate
1995 PF No. 0287841 View Cert
1c Pale Blue (63 var). Original gum, distinctly brighter and more pastel shade than the normal, Very Fine and choice example of this shade, with 2003 P.F. certificate
Certificate
2003 PF No. 0399338 View Cert
1c Ultramarine (63a). Original gum, bright color, choice centering and wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.S.E. certificate
Certificate
1999 PSE No. 12172 View Cert
1c Dark Blue (63b). Original gum, deep rich color in the true Dark Blue color, well-balanced margins
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE DARK BLUE SHADE.
We have offered only two others with gum and one without gum since keeping computerized records. The Philatelic Foundation has also certified only a few.
With 1975 and 1996 P.F. certificates.
3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color and outstanding centering for this challenging issue
EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK. WE RECORD ONLY SEVEN ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES. THIS IS without question one of the finest — it is graded xf 90 by p.s.e
The 3c Pigeon Blood Pink is one of the rarest of all 1861-66 Issue shades in original-gum condition. Our unpublished census of original gum copies contains seven certified examples (not including the example in the following lot). We have offered four others since 1993, including an essentially sound example which is ex Whitman and Petersen (Sale 1234, lot 83) and one that is Extremely Fine with a faint vertical crease not noted on certificate. All others have faults or are off center.
With 2001 P.F. certificate. With 2000 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph; XF 90). This is the only graded example. Scott value $55,000.
Certificate
2007 PSE No. 01096291 Graded 90 View Cert
2001 PF No. 0371220 View Cert
2000 PSE No. 46167 View Cert
3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Part original gum which thinly covers most of the back, radiant color in the true Pigeon Blood shade, perfs trimmed at left
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK with part original gum. this is one of the most challenging issues to obtain in unused condition.
The 3c Pigeon Blood Pink is one of the rarest of all 1861-66 Issue shades in original-gum condition.
With 1994 P.S.E. certificate. Scott value with gum is $55,000.
Certificate
1994 PSE No. 22690 View Cert
3c Pink (64). Original gum, h.r., vibrant color, reperfed at top, small repaired perf at bottom right corner, Very Fine appearance, a scarce unused example of the 3c Pink, with clear 1968 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value $14,000
3c Pink (64). Unused (no gum), lovely color, couple slightly short perfs at top left not noted on certificate, otherwise Very Fine, ex "Newport", with 1971 and 2008 P.F. certificates
3c Rose (65). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80)
3c Rose, Imperforate (65P5; formerly 65c). Original gum, large margins, bright color, with manuscript "X" mark which usually denotes a presentation copy, Very Fine, with 1980 and 1992 P.F. certificates
3c Rose, Imperforate (65P5; formerly 65c). Horizontal pair, original gum, large margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate
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1982 PF No. 105960 View Cert
3c Rose, Imperforate (65P5; formerly 65c). Unused, regummed over sealed tear at bottom right of right stamp, large margins to ample, Very Fine appearance, Scott value with original gum
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1995 PF No. 0297717 View Cert
3c Rose, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (65d). Top margin block of four, unused (no gum), perfectly centered at sides, rich color
VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY.
The number of 3c 1861s released imperforate horizontally is not known, but they are very rare in any form.
Ex Ishikawa. With 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott value as two no gum pairs $10,000.
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1994 PF No. 0285786 View Cert
3c Lake (66). Original gum, small h.r., intense shade and impression, reperfed, Fine appearance, with clear 1981 P.F. certificate
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1981 PF No. 100217 View Cert
3c Lake, Imperforate (66TC6a; formerly 66a). Mint N.H. pair, large margins to full, rich color, Extremely Fine, Scott value as hinged
5c Buff (67). Unused (no gum), rich color, reperfed at right not noted on certificates
FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT IN THE BUFF SHADE, SCOTT 67.
With clear 1960 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates.
5c Buff (67). Unused (no gum), rich color, choice centering
VERY FINE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF.
With 1972 P.F. certificate as Scott 67a. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate as Scott 67.
5c Buff (67). Unused (no gum), rich color, centered to top
FINE AND SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF.
With 1993 P.F. certificate as Brown Yellow No. 67a, but this is Buff.
Certificate
1993 PF No. 0272824 View Cert
5c Brown Yellow (67a). Unused (no gum), bright color that to us looks like a candidate for the Olive Yellow shade (Scott 67b and actually certified as such on an old A.P.S. certificate), light diagonal crease at bottom right, small thin at bottom left
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 BROWN YELLOW, WHICH APPROACHES THE OLIVE YELLOW SHADE.
With 1982 A.P.S. certificate as Olive Yellow No. 67b, stating "creased, defective". With 2004 P.S.E. certificate as Brown Yellow No. 67a. Scott value as 67a. If this is in fact a Scott 67b then it would be a great rarity as we have offered only three others unused since keeping computerized records.
10c Green (68). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP.
With 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85). Only three grade higher and one other shares this grade.
10c Green, "TAG" Double Transfer (68 var). Original gum single hinge mark, rich color, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
Certificate
1995 PF No. 0290378 View Cert
10c Green, Imperforate (68 var). Original gum, large margins, single pen line that usually denotes a presentation copy, Very Fine, with 1980 and 1992 P.F. certificates, unlisted in Scott
12c Black (69). Unused (no gum), crisp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2001 A.P.S. certificate
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2001 A.P.S. No. 137897 View Cert
12c Black, Imperforate (69 var). Original gum, h.r., large margins to clear, intense shade, small manuscript "X" mark which usually denotes a presentation copy, Very Fine and very rare, with 1980 and 1992 P.F. certificates, unlisted in Scott
24c Red Lilac (70). Large part original gum described on accompanying certificate as "original gum", detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
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1983 PF No. 0115370 View Cert
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Original gum, gorgeous color, full margins and choice centering
VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT BROWN LILAC.
The color is a soft brownish shade, which is quite distinctive and much different than the Red Lilac (1862) or later Lilac (1863-66) printings. It is particularly challenging to obtain in sound, centered and original-gum condition.
Ex Golin. With 1990 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates.
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
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1983 PF No. 0118791 View Cert
24c Steel Blue (70b). Part original gum which covers much of the back of the stamp, rich color, small flaw at bottom left not noted on certificate, Very Fine appearance, a scarce stamp in unused condition, with 1962 P.F. certificate, Scott value $16,500 with original gum, $6,250 as no gum
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1962 PF No. 16093 View Cert
24c Steel Blue (70b). Unused (no gum), deep rich color in the true Steel Blue shade, small repair, few small perf flaws, otherwise Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate
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1987 PF No. 0170221 View Cert
24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Redistributed original gum, h.r., gorgeous color, detailed impression
VERY FINE. the 1861 24-CENT VIOLET IS A RARE UNUSED STAMP IN ANY CONDITION, ESPECIALLY WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
The 24c 1861 exists in four basic shades of Violet: Dark Violet (August 1861 trial printing, formerly Scott 60); Violet on Thin Paper (August-September 1861 regular issue, Scott 70c — the shade offered here); Pale Gray Violet (1861 regular issue, Scott 70d) and Blackish Violet (ca. 1863 printing, Scott 78c). All four are rare, especially in original-gum condition.
With 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott value $27,500.
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1985 PF No. 0139280 View Cert
24c Pale Gray Violet, Thin Paper (70d). Unused (no gum), fresh color on bright paper, unusually precise centering
VERY FINE. A WELL-CENTERED AND EXTREMELY RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 PALE GRAY VIOLET, SCOTT 70D.
With 1987 P.F. certificate.
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1987 PF No. 0184808 View Cert
30c Orange (71). Original gum, small h.r., vibrant color, well-balanced margins
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1861 ISSUE, SCOTT 71.
With 1993 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
30c Orange (71). Part original gum, vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate, Scott value $1,000 as no gum, $2,750 with original gum
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1993 PF No. 0270930 View Cert
30c Orange, Imperforate on Thin Wove (71 var). Large margins all around, rich color, light corner crease at top right, Very Fine appearance and very rare, with 1983 P.F. certificate, unlisted in Scott
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1983 PF No. 0123937 View Cert
90c Blue (72). Unused (no gum), rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE, SCOTT 72, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1989, 2005 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). This stamp is perfect for someone who values centering above all else — the same grade with gum has an SMQ value of $25,000.
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2005 PSE No. 01016142 Graded 95 View Cert
2005 PF No. 0420211 View Cert
1989 PF No. 0214474 View Cert
90c Pale Blue (72a). Original gum, lovely color in the true Pale Blue shade, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE PALE BLUE SHADE. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY TWO SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES CERTIFIED AS GENUINE BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
This shade is extremely challenging to obtain in sound unused condition. In all of our auctions from 1994 onwards, we have offered only one with original gum and it was reperfed at top. The online records of The Philatelic Foundation contain only four with any gum (one is part original gum with a fault) and only two are sound. The other sound example is centered to the left.
With 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott does not even assign a premium for this shade, despite its great rarity. SCV $3,250 for ordinary shade.
Certificate
2003 PF No. 0401889 View Cert
90c Dark Blue (72b). Unused, regummed over tiny thins, intense shade in the true Dark Blue color
FINE APPEARANCE. THE 90-CENT DARK BLUE IS EXTREMELY RARE IN UNUSED CONDITION. THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION HAS CERTIFIED ONLY THREE.
A review using Power Search did not find any other (two offered previously were determined to be the main shade). The online records of The Philatelic Foundation contain only three examples: 1) The example offered here, 2) one with gum, toned and with a reattached perf, and 3) one without gum and sound, last certified in 1984.
With 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott assigns an extremely small premium for this shade, which is strange given its extreme rarity.
Certificate
1997 PF No. 0321019 View Cert