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Lot 1191 |
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1893 Columbian set complete, plate proofs on India (230P3-245P3), bright and fresh, all with large margins. A few of the typical india paper flaws. Choice Very Fine set.
Scott $2,075
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Lot 1192 |
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1893, 4¢ Columbian, blue color error (233a), strong color in the preferred darker shade. Neatly cancelled. Small thin spots. Fine appearance.
Scott $15,000
A VERY PRESENTABLE USED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ERROR OF WHICH THERE ARE LESS THAN 15 CERTIFIED USED SINGLES.
Expertization: 1974 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1193 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), perfectly centered within generous margins, lustrous color and a deeply etched impression on crisp white paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine. A sensational gem.
Scott $675
THE QUALITIES OF THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE, FROM ITS PRECISE CENTERING TO ITS BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED STATE OF FRESHNESS WILL SATISFY THE MOST DISCRIMINATING COLLECTOR.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1194 |
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1893, 30¢ Columbian (239), beautifully centered, bright and fresh with a perfectly struck socked-on-the-nose Philadelphia c.d.s., Feb 27, 1893. Extremely Fine. The ultimate used single.
Scott $90
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1195 |
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1893, 50¢ Columbian (240), beautifully centered within exceptionally large margins and incredibly deep color. Light cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine. An outstanding stamp.
Scott $160
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1196 |
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1893, $1 Columbian (241), exceptional centering, large margins and beautiful color. Full unblemished o.g. that is never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,250
THE $1 VALUE IS AMONG THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE COLUMBIANS TO FIND IN CHOICE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1197 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), well centered and post-office fresh with rich color. And flawless o.g. that is never hinged. Fresh and choice Very Fine. A pristine mint single.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1198 |
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1893, $2 Columbian (242), near-perfectly centered within large margins, rich color. O.g. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1199 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243a), exceptionally well centered within very large margins, luxurious deep color, bright paper and a light cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,050
THE DEPTH AND INTENSITY OF COLOR ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE TRUE OLIVE-GREEN SHADE, WHICH IS FAR MORE RARE THAN INDICATED BY THE SCOTT CATALOGUE. THE SHADE ALSO MAKES THIS A STAMP OF GREAT BEAUTY.
Expertization: 1987 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1200 |
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1893, $3 Columbian (243), strong fresh color. Unobtrusive cancel. Reperforated at top, small thin specks. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,050
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Lot 1201 |
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1893, $4 Columbian (244), virtually perfectly centered with marvelous color and prooflike impression on bright crisp paper. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $7,500
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1202 |
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1894, 2¢ carmine, type I (250), remarkably well centered within absolutely immense margins, brilliant color on bright white paper. O.g., never hinged. A stunning Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $65
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1203 |
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1894, $1 black, type I (261), well centered within exceptionally large margins, intense color and a razor-sharp impression. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 1204 |
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1894, $1 black, type II (261A), well centered, deep color nicely contrasted by bright paper. O.g. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $2,300
Expertization: photocopy of 1991 P.F. Certificate for a pair.
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Lot 1205 |
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1894, $2 bright blue (262), beautifully centered with deep color and razor-sharp impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,100
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE MINT HIGH VALUE.
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1206 |
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1894, $5 dark green (263), quite well centered for this scarce high value, strong color and impression enhanced by brilliant white paper. O.g. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $5,000
Expertization: 2002 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1207 |
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1894, $5 dark green (263), beautifully centered, exceptionally fresh with stunning deep color on bright paper. O.g., very lightly hinged. Trivial corner bend. Still Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,000
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Lot 1208 |
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1894, $5 dark green (263), fresh vivid color, well centered. Bold registry cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: 2003 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1209 |
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1894, $5 dark green (263), choice margins and centering, rich color on bright paper with a relatively light cancel. Couple irregular perforations at right (not mentioned in certificate). Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: 1995 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1210 |
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1895, $1 black, type II (276A), well centered, crisp color and paper. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1211 |
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1895, $1 black, type I, imperf (276b), horizontal pair. Full to large margins, intense color. O.g. Very Fine. Only 100 issued.
Scott $1,600
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1212 |
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1895, $2 bright blue (277), beautifully centered within large margins, rich color and bright paper. O.g. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100
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Lot 1213 |
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1895, $5 dark green (278), right sheet margin single. Exceptionally well centered with deep color and strong impression. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,300
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS ELUSIVE MINT HIGH VALUE.
Expertization: 2002 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1214 |
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1895, $5 dark green (278), well centered and exceptionally fresh with marvelous intense color. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $2,300
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Lot 1215 |
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1895, $5 dark green, imperf (278a), horizontal pair. Full to large margins, deep rich color. O.g., hinged. Fresh and Very Fine. Only 100 issued.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1216 |
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1895, $5 dark green (278), fresh vibrant color on bright paper, well centered. Double oval registry cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $500
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Lot 1217 |
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1898, 2¢ red, type IV (279Be), booklet pane of 6. Fresh and completely intact, rich color. Lightly struck Washington, D.C. double oval cancels. Very Fine, an outstanding example of this rare used pane.
Scott $900
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Lot 1218 |
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1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss. (287), virtually perfect centering, post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1219 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), top plate number single. Near perfectly centered within uncommonly large margins, vivid rich color. O.g., hinged in selvage only, stamp is never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $400
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1220 |
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1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. (290), beautifully centered, post office fresh. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $400
Expertization: 2002 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1221 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), left sheet margin single with split arrow. Beautifully centered and post-office fresh with the exceptionally intense color beautifully contrasted by the bright paper. O.g., never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $3,000
NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE $1 "WESTERN CATTLE IN STORM" ARE ALWAYS VERY MUCH IN DEMAND. THE ONE OFFERED HERE IS TRULY EXCEPTIONAL.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1222 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), top margin plate number 606 single. Well centered and remarkably fresh. Stamp o.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $3,000
ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR STAMP.
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate for pair.
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Lot 1223 |
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1898, $2 Trans-Miss. (293), beautifully centered, deep rich color and a prooflike impression. Full, fresh never hinged o.g. Very Fine.
Scott $5,000
A SUPERLATIVE EXAMPLE OF THE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI, RARELY SEEN IN CHOICE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: 2000 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 1224 |
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1901, 4¢ Pan-American (296), virtually perfectly centered with rich color and pristine never hinged o.g. Post-office fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $170
EVEN THE VIGNETTE ON THIS LITTLE GEM IS PERFECTLY CENTERED!
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1225 |
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1901, 4¢ Pan-American, center inverted (296a), unused, nicely centered and exceptionally fresh with deep rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $30,000
4¢ INVERTS THAT ARE NICELY CENTERED AND FAULT-FREE ARE EXCEPTIONALLY RARE.
The 4¢ Pan-American with center inverted was a special printing created for distribution through official channels. Of the 400 originally printed, 106 were given away to various government officials (these 106 included stamps both with and without the small "Specimen" handstamp), 100 were turned over to the National Museum, and 194 were destroyed. The half-sheet of 100 that was given to the Museum was eventually broken up, with 97 stamps being exchanged for items needed for the national collection.
Most examples were mounted on paper backing for presentation. As a result, only a handful exist with full original gum. Even those with disturbed gum were frequently damaged by careless removal from their backing. Sound examples with no gum are considered by many to be preferable to those with original gum but damaged.
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