Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3324    

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered with magnificent rich colors, Post Office fresh on bright paper, the impression is sharp and the grill well defined, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1992 & 2019 P.F. certificates Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $13,000).
Scott No. 118    $9,000.

THIS GEM IS INDEED ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1869 15¢ TYPE I. THE BEAUTY OF THIS STAMP MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED!

The 15¢ Type I originates from the initial 1869 printing, while the 15¢ Type II emerged in May 1869 when the second frame plate was employed.nnAs a point of reference, the P.S.E. has graded one sole example in the grade of "85" and only one example higher in the grade of "95".

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Realized: $10,500

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Lot 3325    

1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, o.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering with radiant rich colors, Post Office fresh on bright paper, the impression is sharp and the grill well defined, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1979 & 2000 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 119    $2,750.

THE 15¢ 1869 TYPE II IS VERY RARE IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION. A SPECTACULAR STAMP AND CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.

Despite the greater availability of Type II stamps (Scott 119) compared to Type I (Scott 118), we've observed that locating them in gem condition is just as challenging. This particular Type II boasts precise centering and full original gum with light hinging, with the vignette aligning perfectly with the frame, a detail that perfectionists will surely admire.

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Realized: $5,000

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Lot 3326    

1869, 24¢ green & violet, o.g., lightly hinged, beautifully centered, wonderful colors and Post Office freshness, well defined grill, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1984, 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 120    $7,500.

A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. A RARE STAMP IN THIS OUTSTANDING CONDITION.



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1869, 24¢ green & violet, large even margins & choice centering, wonderful Post Office fresh colors, vivid red cork cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Myerson; with 2015 P.F. certificate, Graded XF 90.
Scott No. 120    $1,150.

A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ 1869 ISSUE WITH A "PAINT RED" CANCEL, WHOSE BEAUTY IS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD.

Typically, United States classic issues command a premium when they bear red cancels. Nevertheless, the nearly twofold premium for a red-cancellation on the 24¢ 1869 bicolor underscores its significant appeal.

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Realized: $2,200

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Lot 3328    

1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine, o.g., barest trace of hinging, wonderful fresh rich colors, Very Fine; with 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 121    $4,000.

AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1869 IN THIS POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL GUM WHICH IS EQUALLY FRESH.



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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine, neat Circle of Wedges cancels, near perfect centering with huge even margins, vivid colors, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 121    $375.

THIS 30¢ 1869 ISSUE STAMP STANDS OUT AS AN EXCEPTIONAL SPECIMEN, SHOWCASING IMPECCABLE COLOR, A DISTINCTIVE CANCELLATION, PRECISE CENTERING, AND COMPLETE PERFORATIONS, ALL OF WHICH COMBINE TO CREATE A TRULY STUNNING GEM.



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Lot 3330    

1869, 90¢ carmine & black, o.g., barest trace of hinge (which almost looks never hinged), wonderful deep and rich colors, large margins with choice centering on bright paper, Very Fine and choice; with 1990 & 2002 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 122    $11,000.

A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WITH EXCEPTIONAL COLOR, LARGE MARGINS AND POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION.

The 90¢ 1869 Pictorial stamp has been long treasured by collectors for its exquisite engraving and the dignified portrayal of Abraham Lincoln. Nevertheless, collectors have faced frustration in their pursuit of prime specimens from this issue. Given the considerable high value of 90¢ in 1869, only a limited number of unused stamps were preserved for future collectors. The stamp presented here, boasting full original gum, rich color, and choice centering, likely ranks amongst the finest surviving unused 90¢ 1869 stamps.

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Realized: $5,250

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