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United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 15c black, well centered, deep rich color, original gum (h.r.), fresh and fine, only 397 issued, with 2001 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 56 |
US$2,600.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (108). Bold strike of “2” numeral oval grid cancel of New York City, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, accompanying certificates note small toned spot on forehead which in reality is bleed from the cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. ONLY FOURTEEN USED COPIES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. A GREAT RARITY. The 15c Re-Issue was printed from the original plate of 200 subjects. A total of 10,000 was printed (50 impressions). Only 397 of the 15c were sold, the remaining 9,603 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. Our census of Scott 108 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/108/108.pdf , records only fourteen examples. This is easily one of the finest in terms of centering. Census No. 108-CAN-01. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1984, 1996 and 2009 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 176 |
US$35,000.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Unused (no gum), proof-like impression on bright paper, fresh and Fine, only 397 sold Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 284 |
US$800.00 |
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() 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), well centered, fresh and crisp, unused without gum, small thin spot and pressed horizontal crease, F.-V.F. appearance. Only 397 issued. Scott $2,350 Expertization: 2000 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4309 |
US$800.00 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), nicely centered with bright, white paper and dark, prooflike impression, original gum (small hinge remnant), fresh and F.-V.F. Only 397 issued. Scott $4,750 Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 205 |
US$2,200.00 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black, stitch watermark (108 var.), well centered and fresh with a clear stitch watermark vertically along the right edge, straightline thin and small sealed tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Believed to be the only recorded example of this variety. Scott price $2,350+ Expertization: 1976 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 206 |
US$1,250.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Original gum, wonderful intense shade associated with the 15c 1861 Re-Issue, small perf defect at left, otherwise Fine, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1278 |
US$700.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Original gum, small h.r., detailed impression on bright paper, choice centering with well-balanced margins, pulled perf at lower right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Very Fine, only 397 sold, with 1976 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1277 |
US$1,900.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Detailed impression on crisp paper, bold strike of “2” duplex cancel VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. ONLY FOURTEEN ARE RECORDED IN OUR UNPUBLISHED CENSUS. Only 397 were sold. Of these, very few were used. Our recently updated census records 14 used examples (two uncertified) and of these approximately half are sound. Unpublished Census No. 108-CAN-13. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 57 |
US$42,500.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Detailed impression, neat strikes of circular datestamp and also duplex cancel VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1866 RE-ISSUE. ONLY FOURTEEN ARE RECORDED IN OUR UNPUBLISHED CENSUS. Only 397 were sold. Of these, very few were used. Our recently updated census records 14 used examples (one uncertified) and of these approximately half are sound. The last used example we offered in one of our auctions was in 2003. With 2010 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2256 |
US$40,000.00 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 15¢ black (108), nicely centered with a lovely prooflike impression, fresh and choice, usual slightly toned original gum, F.-V.F. Scott price $5,250 Expertization: 1973 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1174 |
US$2,100.00 |
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United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 15c black, well centered with wide margins, deep rich color, h.r., fine, only 397 issued, with 1991 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Feb 2011, Sale 201102, Lot 37 |
US$1,900.00 |
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United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 15c black, unused with original gum, well centered with wide margins, fresh color and sharp impression, v.f., only 397 issued, with 1967, 1994 and 2005 PFCs Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 100 |
US$3,250.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Unused (no gum), precise centering, intense shade on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, only 397 sold, with 1967 and 2006 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5431 |
US$2,100.00 |
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15c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 108). Small part original gum, couple tiny trifling perf flaws (bottom right crease, couple slightly nibbed left), otherwise Fine, only 397 sold, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate that does not mention the perfs Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5430 |
US$1,200.00 |