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 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Unused (no gum), wide margins, rich color on bright paper, small repair at left not noted on certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1980 P.F. certificate
Certificate
1980 PF No. 87706 View Cert
1c Blue, Re-Issue, 1900 Paris International Exhibition Special Printing, Imperforate (102 var). Large margins to ample, rich color, top right corner crease slightly breaks the paper
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE SPECIAL PRINTING FROM THE 1900 PARIS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN PRIVATE HANDS.
Research begun by Robert Meyersburg and continued by Michael Plett, Richard Drews and others has demonstrated that this item is not a proof "on thick India paper," as the P.F. opined in 2000. Comparisons were made between this stamp and items at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum from the 1900 Paris International Exhibition. This stamp was found to be an exact match for those items. The research was submitted to the A.P.S. in 2011 and the stamp received a new A.P.S. certificate in 2012. See Evans 1c book pp. 82-83 for a summary of the philatelic aspects of the 1900 Paris Exhibition and this 1c Special Printing.
Ex Drews. With 2000 P.F. certificate as "No. 63P3 on thick India paper". With 2012 A.P.S. certificate stating "Scott No. 102 variety, special printing from the 1900 Paris International Exhibition, genuine, UR corner crease". Also accompanied by a note from A.P.S. stating "the committee reports this should be listed as a a variety of Scott 102, not No. 63. If a proof was made after 1876, as this was, it should be listed under the re-issue numbers". With 1994 note from Robert Meyersburg stating this was salvaged by him from material recovered from the USPOD exhibit at the 1900 Exhibition.
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, h.r., intense shade and impression on crisp paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold; the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95). Only five other hinged stamps, plus one Mint N.H. and one with part gum have equaled this grade (none higher).
Certificate
2005 PSE No. 00134382 Graded 95 View Cert
3c Brown Red, Re-Issue (104). Original gum, h.r., intense shade and impression on bright paper, single short perf at lower left not noted on certificate
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, SCOTT 104.
The 3c Re-Issue was printed from one of the original plates, which contained 200 subjects in two panes. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 465 of the 3c were sold; the remaining 9,535 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1981 P.F. certificate.
Certificate
1981 PF No. 99757 View Cert
5c Brown, Re-Issue (105). Unused (no gum), rich color and choice centering, Very Fine and choice, only 672 sold, with 1981 P.F. certificate
Certificate
1981 PF No. 99758 View Cert
10c Green, Re-Issue (106). Original gum, deep rich color, short perf at right
EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, SCOTT 106.
The 10c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed and only 451 were sold.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OG, VF 80).
Certificate
2004 PSE No. 00122552 Graded 80 View Cert
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Unused (traces of gum over much of the back), intense shade and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH SUPERIOR CONDITION.
The 12c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 389 of the 12c were sold; the remaining 9,611 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1981 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (NG; XF-Superb 95). SMQ value as no gum.
15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, only 397 sold, with 1975 P.F. certificate
Certificate
1975 PF No. 47675 View Cert
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Disturbed original gum, deep rich color and impression, well-balanced margins, reperfed at bottom (not noted on certificate), Extremely Fine appearance, only 346 sold, with clear 1981 P.F. certificate
Certificate
1981 PF No. 96382 View Cert
24c Deep Violet, Re-Issue (109). Unused (no gum), wide and balanced margins, small thin at top, Extremely Fine appearance, only 346 sold, with 1965 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates
30c Brownish Orange, Re-Issue (110). Certificate notes part original gum which covers most of the back, rich color, well-balanced margins, certificate also states "slightly stained" which we fail to detect
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1875 RE-ISSUE, SCOTT 110. DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
The 30c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 346 of the 30¢ were sold; the remaining 9,654 were destroyed on July 16, 1884.
With 1969 P.F. certificate which states "part o.g., slightly stained". We feel both calls are unduly harsh.
Certificate
1969 PF No. 31167 View Cert
90c Blue, Re-Issue (111). Original gum, deep rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, SCOTT 111.
The 90c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (50 impressions). Only 317 of the 90c were sold; the remaining 9,683 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The example offered here, with original gum, sound and well-centered, is a great rarity.
With 1981 P.F. certificate.
Certificate
1981 PF No. 99760 View Cert