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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, crisp impression, long and full perforations VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT. The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold, the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, many have perforations touching the design at either top or bottom. The example offered here, with unusually choice centering, is a remarkable stamp. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1281 |
US$4,250.00 |
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Scott #45, 24c Blackish violet reprint, without gum as issued, intense color and sharp impression, fine; only 479 sold. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 162 |
US$1,100.00 |
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United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 24c black violet, unused without gum as issued, well centered for this, fresh color and sharp impression, fine, only 479 sold, with 1985 and 2006 PFCs Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 201303, Lot 18 |
US$1,300.00 |
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1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ blackish violet (Scott 45), without gum as issued, extraordinary example of this scarce 1875 re-issue, with huge margins and sensational deep rich color, a good looking stamp, Fine, only 479 issued, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,750. Estimate $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 49 |
US$1,700.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered, rich color, scissors separated at sides, tiny light stain on back of one perf, otherwise Very Fine, only 479 sold Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1525 |
US$1,300.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide margins, shortish perf at left not mentioned on accompanying certificate EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 REPRINT. Only 479 sold. With 1996 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1524 |
US$1,600.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1860 REPRINT. The Continental Bank Note Company reprinted the 24c stamp from the original plate of 200 subjects. 10,000 were printed (50 impressions). Only 479 were sold, the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General. Due to the narrow spacing between subjects, many have perforations touching the design at either top or bottom. The example offered here, with unusually wide margins, is a remarkable stamp. With 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 106 |
US$6,000.00 |
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United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 24c blackish violet, unused without gum as issued, usual centering, bright color, fine, with 2002 PFC, only 479 printed Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 49 |
US$1,600.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT. Only 479 sold. With 1985 and 2000 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4035 |
US$5,500.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (45). Well-centered, deep shade, lightly cancelled by circular datestamps circa 1875, small thin spot VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 REPRINT OF THE 24-CENT 1860 ISSUE, WHICH WAS NOT VALID FOR POSTAGE AT THE TIME OF ISSUE. Stamps from all previous issues were made in 1875 in advance of the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. They were intended both for sale and also to showcase examples of every U.S. stamp printed to date. Stamps that were no longer valid for postage were called Reprints (those with original issue dates prior to demonetization — Scott Nos. 3, 4 and 40-47). The 1875 Re-Issues, Reprints, Reproductions and Special Printings were only available from the office of the Third Assistant Postmaster General, who recorded the quantities purchased and the names of the purchasers. The original 1851-60 Issue stamps were printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co. The reprints were printed by the Continental Bank Note Company, which had the stamp printing contract in 1875 (Toppan Carpenter had merged with American Bank Note Co., as would Continental a few years later). The 1857 Reprints were perforated 12 instead of 15. New plates were made for the 1c, 3c, 10c and 12c values, and the original plates were used for the others. On July 23, 1884, the remaining stock of Reprints was destroyed by order of the Postmaster General. The stamp offered here was probably used during the mid- to late- 1870’s on stamp dealer or collector registered mail, as were the 1861 and 1869 Re-Issues, which are known used in greater quantities (since they were also valid for postage). For the entire 1857 Reprint series, only this stamp and the 10c in the previous lot are known used. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1995 P.F. certificate which states “contemporary cancel (circa 1875)”. Listed but unpriced as used in Scott. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 88 |
US$8,500.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, reperfed at bottom, Fine appearance, only 479 sold Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 202 |
US$1,200.00 |
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() U.S.; General Issues, 1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 24¢ Blackish Violet, #45. Ungummed, looks reperfed at right (not mentioned in certificate), Fine to Very Fine, PF (1990) cert. Scott $2,750. , 479 issued . Estimate price $700-800. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 846 |
US$1,495.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, beautiful deep rich color, Fine, only 479 sold Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1152 |
US$700.00 |
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24c Blackish Violet, Reprint (Scott 45). Without gum as issued, exceptional centering for this usually off-center stamp, wonderful color on bright paper VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1857 REPRINT. Only 479 sold. With 1981 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1151 |
US$2,300.00 |
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United States 1875 Reprints of the 1857-61 Issue 1875 24c blackish violet, well centered for this issue, with the design well clear of the perforations on all sides, unused without gum as issued, small owner’s handstamp on reverse which does not show through, fresh and fine, only 479 issued, with 1978 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2011, Sale 201106, Lot 18 |
US$1,500.00 |