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U.S. Stamps: 1881-1890 Bank Note Issues (Scott Nos. 205-227)
 
 
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Lot 1254
 
1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), exceptionally deep color and a finely etched impression on bright paper, near perfect centering. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $300
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Lot 1255
 
1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), o.g. F.-V.F.
Scott $300
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Lot 1256
 
1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (206), block of 4. Choice centering, stronger than usual color, tiny natural inclusions in bottom pair. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $375

Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1257
 
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), fresh, vivid color and bright paper, beautifully centered within wide margins. O.g., lightly hinged (cert. for NH). Extremely Fine.
Scott $85

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate for pair from which it was taken.
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Lot 1258
 
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), well centered, bright color and paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $85

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1259
 
1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), block of 4. Well centered, bright and fresh. O.g. Very Fine.
Scott $375
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Lot 1260
 
1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), beautifully centered, rich color and a finely etched impression. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $400

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate for pair from which it was taken.
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Lot 1261
 
1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), perfectly centered within huge margins, deep radiant color and a highly detailed impression on bright paper. O.g., P.F. states "previously hinged" with which we respectfully disagree. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $160

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1262
 
1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), handsome dark brown shade and a razor sharp impression enhanced by brilliant white paper. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $400

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1263
 
1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), beautifully centered, crisp color and impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $160
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Lot 1264
 
1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), block of 4. Gorgeous deep and rich color, close to the black brown shade. O.g., bottom right never hinged, others lightly hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $880 for singles

Expertization: 1974 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1265
 
1883, 2¢ red brown (210), block of 4. Particularly deep color, choice centering. O.g., never hinged, light bit of offset on BR. Very Fine.
Scott $460 for singles
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Lot 1266
 
1883, 2¢ red brown (210), block of 4. Fresh, unusually intense color, choice centering. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $225
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Lot 1267
 
1883, 2¢ red brown (210), top margin plate no. 453 block of 8. Fresh deep color. O.g., hinged on selvage only, stamps are never hinged. Vertical middle perfs a bit weak. F.-V.F.
Scott $920 for singles
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Lot 1268
 
1883, 4¢ blue green (211), nicely centered, strong color and a crisp impression. O.g. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $300
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Lot 1269
 
1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (211B), o.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $725

Expertization: 1988 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1270
 
1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), excellent centering with large and beautifully balanced margins, bright and fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: Photocopy of 1991 P.F. Certificate for block from which it was taken.
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Lot 1271
 
1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), bright and fresh, nicely centered. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $110
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Lot 1272
 
1887, 2¢ green (213), choice centering within large margins, fresh color and paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $100

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1273
 
1887, 2¢ green (213), virtually perfect centering within extra wide margins, handsome deep color. O.g., very lightly hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $50

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1274
 
1887, 2¢ green (213), block of 4. Fresh and well centered. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $400 for singles
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Lot 1275
 
1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), virtually perfect centering, post office fresh with bright color and paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $180

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1276
 
1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), bottom sheet margin single. Exceptionally bright and fresh, beautifully centered. O.g., never hinged.
Scott $180
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Lot 1277
 
1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), bottom right corner margin single. Beautifully centered within very wide margins, deep brilliant color. O.g., hinged on selvage, stamp is never hinged. Extremely Fine and striking.
Scott $180
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Lot 1278
 
1887, 3¢ vermilion (214), beautifully centered, deep radiant color and fresh paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $180

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1279
 
1888, 4¢ carmine (215), choice margins and centering, fresh rich color. O.g., slight gum loss from hinge removal. Extremely Fine.
Scott $225

Expertization: clear 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1280
 
1888, 4¢ carmine (215), fresh and well centered. O.g., very lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $225
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Lot 1281
 
1888, 5¢ indigo (216), beautifully centered, strong color on bright paper. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $250
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Lot 1282
 
1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), well centered, bright color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1283
 
1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), well centered with most o.g. Very Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 1284
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), near perfect centering within large margins, fresh color and paper. Light double oval registry cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $110

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1285
 
1888, 90¢ purple (218), attractively centered within uncommonly large margins, fresh and strong color. O.g. Tiny light hinge thin specks. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,300

Expertization: clear 1988 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1286
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), nicely centered and exceptionally fresh. Regummed. F.-V.F.
Scott $500
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Lot 1287
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), wonderfully fresh with luxurious color on white paper, attractively centered within large margins. Double oval registry cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1288
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), block of 4. Light New York "REG" ovals, slight separation. F.-V.F. Very scarce used block.
Scott $1,400
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1890, 1¢-90¢ complete, small die proofs (219P2-229P2), complete less 219DP2, fresh set, a couple of trifling tiny faults, 30¢ tiny tone spot at far edge of margin. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,090
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Lot 1290
 
1890, 2¢ lake (219D), quite well centered, rich color and a strong impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh Extremely Fine.
Scott $250
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Lot 1291
 
1890, 2¢ lake (219D), beautifully centered, o.g. Lightly hinged. Bright Extremely Fine.
Scott $250
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Lot 1292
 
1890, 2¢ carmine (220), near perfectly centered with incredibly large margins, deep vibrant color and lightly hinged o.g. And Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $22
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Lot 1293
 
1890, 4¢ dark brown (222), choice centering within absolutely huge margins, particularly intense color and a strong impression. O.g., lightly hinged. An Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $90

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1294
 
1890, 4¢ dark brown (222), beautifully centered and post office fresh, o.g., Never Hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $190

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate for a block of 4 from which this was taken.
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Lot 1295
 
1893, 8¢ lilac (225), post office fresh with bright color and paper, unusually well centered. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $130

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1296
 
1890, 10¢ green (226), well centered, bright color and paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $190
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Lot 1297
 
1890, 15¢ indigo (227), attractively centered, rich color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $250
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