Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3137 o   

1861, 1¢ ultramarine, neat red New York City carrier date stamp cancel, well centered amid attractively balanced margins, rich distinctive ultramarine color, Very Fine and choice, one of only a few examples of the 1¢ ultramarine bearing a color cancel and the only one we known of with a red cancellation; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63a    $1,900.

A LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 1¢ ISSUE IN THE ELUSIVE ULTRAMARINE COLOR BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.



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Realized: $3,000

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Lot 3138    

1861, 1¢ dark blue, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, full long perforations all around, rich true dark blue color and remarkable Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1987 & 2003 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 63b    $800.

AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 1¢ ISSUE IN THE SCARCE DARK BLUE SHADE.



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Realized: $6,000

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Lot 3139    

1861, 3¢ pink, full o.g., previously hinged, beautifully centered amid well balanced margins, strong bright true pink color, slight scuff at top, Very Fine appearance; with 1989 P.F. & 1991 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 64    $14,000.

DESPITE THE MINOR BLEMISH AT THE TOP, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1861 3¢ PINK IN EXISTENCE.

The 3¢ 1861 Pink stamp (Scott 64) stands out as exceptionally challenging to acquire in pristine condition within the 1861-66 Issue. Finding an example with original gum, centered perfectly and boasting vibrant color, makes this one of the 19th Century rarities. Due to the ink's characteristics, the pink hue tends to fade or dull over time due to light exposure and other environmental factors. However, this particular stamp defies the norm. It showcases an unparalleled color, devoid of any signs of oxidation, retaining the Post Office freshness.

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Realized: $8,000

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Lot 3140 o   

1861, 3¢ pink, attractively centered amid large margins, strong vibrant color, neat grid of rectangles cancel (S-E SD-G 99), Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2009 P.F. & 2016 P.S.A.G. certificates, the latter Graded (85, SSV $1,100).
Scott No. 64    $550.



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Realized: $1,250

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Lot 3141 o   

1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink, bold blue Cincinnati, O. town and grid duplex cancel, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, brilliant pigeon blood pink color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64a    $4,250.

A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ PIGEON BLOOD PINK ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.

Many of the used 3¢ pigeon blood pink issue are found used from Cincinnati Ohio. It is also interesting to note that another rare shade variety of 1861 was being used at the Cincinnati post office around the same time - the elusive 24¢ "Cincinnati" violet.

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Realized: $3,250

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Lot 3142    

1861, 3¢ rose pink, o.g., very lightly hinged, exceptional centering within large beautifully balanced margins, very fresh with strong vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64b    $600.

A GEM MINT LIGHT HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ ROSE PINK ISSUE.



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Realized: $1,150

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Lot 3143 o   

1861, 3¢ rose pink, light neat town cancel, choice centering, brilliant true rose pink color, Extremely Fine; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64b    $140.



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Realized: $300

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Lot 3144 E   

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. essay, in carmine, vignette only, die on India paper, mounted on card, engraving of Washington Head only, die sunk on card (71x83mm) showing full die sinkage, some card toning well away from design, Very Fine, very rare with only two examples recorded.
Scott No. 65-E11a    $750.

Realized: $525

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Lot 3145 E   

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. essay, in black, incomplete design, die on India paper (31x37mm), with no outside scrolls or ornaments in "3" or "US", mounted on card (75x78mm), Very Fine, very rare with only a couple known in black.
Scott No. 65-E12    $1,000.

Realized: $675

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Lot 3146 E   

1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. essay, in deep red, nearly complete design, die on India paper, die sunk on card (70x77mm) showing full die sink, with outside scrolls or ornaments in "3" or "US" added, with pencil notation "no. 5.½ white" at lower right, bright and fresh, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65-E14a    $750.

Realized: $1,500

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