US Stamp Value Scott 122: 1869 90c Pictorial Abraham Lincoln. Page 7

Scott #122, 90c Carmine and black, a phenomenal mint example of this popular and much sought-after high value, possessing numerous desirable physical characteristics seldom found converging on a single copy, the most notable being its flawless centering within uncommonly wide and beautifully balanced margins, plus both its color and impression would rival that of a proof, while full and even perforations all around further enhance its tremendous eye-appeal, even its reverse is unusual in that it still retains a large part of its original gum, an extremely fine gem; one of the finest mint singles in existence and one of a mere five examples to achieve the lofty grade of 95, with none grading higher; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; $77,500.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 259

() U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 90¢ Carmine & Black, #122. Unused, “thin spot at top”, otherwise fresh and Fine, PF (1971) cert. Scott $4,500. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 466

() U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 90¢ Carmine & Black, #122. Small part o.g. (figured as no gum), well centered, Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert. Scott $4,500. Estimate value $2,000-3,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 465

o U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 90¢ Carmine & Black, #122. Used, tiny tear at right, centered, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Scott $2,100. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 467

90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Wonderful depth of frame color, unusually choice centering with wide margins, cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. The 90c 1869 Pictorial is widely admired for its beautiful engraving and dignified portrait of Abraham Lincoln. However, collectors have been frustrated in their efforts to acquire choice examples of this issue. Used 90c stamps are typically heavily cancelled, because the high denomination was cause for postal clerks to thoroughly obliterate any chance for re-use. Naturally, the significant monetary value of 90c in 1869 limited the number of unused stamps that would be saved for future collectors. With 1973 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $8,800.00). Only three have graded higher and six others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 333

1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), black cancellation, choice appearing example with dynamite rich color, a very pleasing 90 cent Lincoln; light horizontal creases, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,100. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 140

1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), outstanding light black cancellation, awesome 90 cent Lincoln, a beautifully centered well margined stamp with lively bright color, despite the light crease this stamp has an absolutely magnificent appearance that would please any collector; light vertical crease at left is this stamp’s only flaw, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $2,100. Estimate price $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 139

1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), expertly regummed, fresh and affordable example of this extremely elusive unused 90 cent Pictorial, with bright color and nice eye appeal; crease, thin, and with toned spots that are hardly noticeable, otherwise Fine, 1994 A.P.S. certificate describes the gum on this stamp as “some disturbed O.G.”, but we believe that the gum is not original – it has been regummed. Scott $4,500. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 137

90c Carmine & Black, Plate Proof on India (122P3). Horizontal pair with top part imprint and plate No. 22 margin, huge margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, handsome position multiple, Scott Retail as two ordinary 90c plate proofs

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3225

90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Beautiful centering with wide margins, frame printed in pretty light pastel color, light cork cancel, pinholes in grill and few thin spots, otherwise Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3553

90c Carmine & Black, Without Grill (Scott 122a). Original gum, strong colors characteristic of the Without Grill variety, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL. Fewer than 25 examples have been certified by the Philatelic Foundation as genuine, and of those only 16 have original gum. This is the first we have offered in more than three years and the only sound example we have offered since our Whitman sale in 2009. With 1991 and 2004 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3554

90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Unused (no gum), pretty pastel color frame and intense vignette, choice margins, a strong Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3551

90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Large part original gum, fresh colors, slightly rounded corner at bottom left, Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3552

122, 1869 90c Carmine & black,vivid bright carmine color, regummed, Very Good, 2013 PSE certificate (Scott price $4,500)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1110

90c Carmine & Black (Scott 122). Large part original gum, wide margins to clear at top, clearly-defined grill, few minor gum soaked perf tips FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. With 1974 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 690