US Stamps Price Scott 129: 1875 15c Pictorial Re-issue Landing of Columbus. Page 3

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue, imperf horizontally (Scott 129a), o.g., lightly hinged, particularly choice example, a striking showpiece with gorgeous deep rich colors, deserving placement in the finest collection, Fine to Very Fine, an extremely rare stamp, as only one sheet of 100 stamps was printed, with approximately 20 to 30 known to exist, 2002 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott $14,000. Estimate $5,000 – 7,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 258

*    15¢ brown & blue, Re-issue (Scott 129), exceptionally fresh and bright with rich color, original gum, Fine and handsome (photo). $1,350 Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate graded F 70.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 239

*    15¢ brown & blue, Re-issue (Scott 129), excellent centering, brilliant prooflike colors, original gum, Extremely Fine (photo). $1,350 Expertization: 2000 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 238

(*)    15¢ brown & blue, Re-issue (Scott 129), well centered with rich colors, unused, choice, Very Fine (photo). $600 Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 240

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (Scott 129), unused without gum, beautiful centering and bold prooflike colors, a premium example of this stamp; faint invisible crease at top right, otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 1,981 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2565

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (Scott 129), part o.g., nifty example of this elusive stamp, with ravishing rich color with sharp detailed impression, completely sound, Very Fine, only 1,981 sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & 1978 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,350. Estimate $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2071

U.S.; General Issues, 1875, 15¢ Brown & Blue, Re-Issue, #129. O.g., very attractive copy, Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PF (1985, 2013) certs. Scott Stamp Values $3,000, , 1981 issued . Estimate $2,000-2,300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 468

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, neat circular datestamp cancels EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED. A SPECTACULAR STAMP WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. The Type III design of the 15c Re-Issue is similar to the Type I, except it lacks shading lines around the vignette. The Rose book (p. 104) notes that essays of Type III are known from 1868, indicating this type was contemplated but never used for the original 1869 Issue. The vignette plate based on Type III was made for the Re-Issue. According to SMQ approximately 70 used examples are known. Our experience has been that most are either faulty or off-center. With 1983 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ price $5,600.00 as 95, unpriced in any higher grade). This is the only example to achieve this lofty grade in the P.S.E. Population Report, with none higher. The next highest P.S.E. graded stamp is XF 90 (five total)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 340

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Unused (no gum), perfectly centered with deep rich colors, lightly toned, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1972 P.F. certificate as “toned”, a rather harsh call in our opinion

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3564

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Unused (no gum), wide margins with deep rich colors, nicely centered, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3565

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense colors and sharp impressions, faint trace of a crease, Fine appearance, Offered on behalf of Harvard University

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3563

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Original gum, h.r., gorgeous colors and proof-like impressions, choice centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $3,150.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 697

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (129), light black cancellation, beautifully centered amid wonderfully large margins, and crisp clear impression; light crease along bottom right corner, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, of the 1,981 examples sold, most were never used, so finding a nice looking used copy isn’t the easiest accomplishment, 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,250. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 395

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ brown & blue (129), without gum, choice appearing example with robust colors, a pleasing example; shallow thin spot only shows in fluid, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, only 1,981 sold, clear 1974 P.F. certificate. Scott $600. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3238

15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 129). Wide margins and choice centering, deep rich colors, bright and fresh EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. With 1996 P.F. and 1997 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 115