| U.S. Stamps - 1869 Pictorial Issue (Sc #112-133) |
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Lot 1131 |
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1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorial issue, hybrid large die proofs (112P1//129P1), 112P1-117P1, 120P1-122P1, 129P1 on gilt edge 90mm x 103mm cards. 12¢ crease, 90¢ colored over abrasion, few other minor flaws away from designs. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $8,000 as large dies
The 15¢ 24¢ and 90¢ exist only as hybrids.
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Lot 1132 |
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1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorial issue complete, plate proofs on India (112P3//122P3), horizontal pairs. One 10¢ with natural paper inclusion, a bit close at left. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,770
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Lot 1133 |
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1869, 1¢-90¢ Pictorial issue, card proofs (112P4//122P4), 112P4-117P4, 129P4, 120P4-122P4, all with large margins, fresh and choice, with original envelope. Extremely Fine.
Scott $905
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Lot 1134 |
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1869, 1¢ buff (112), well centered with large margins, deep color. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $825
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1135 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (113), virtually perfectly centered with warm light brown color, bright paper and full never hinged o.g. A truly Superb gem.
Scott $750 + for hinged
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1136 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (113), exceptionally well centered, intense rich color and an excellent impression on bright paper. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $750
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1137 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (113), outstanding centering, choice color and impression. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $750
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1138 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (113), perfectly centered and exceptionally fresh with deep color and scarce HIOGO/JAPAN cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 1989 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1139 |
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1869, 3¢ Pictorial essay, small numerals (114-E6d), blocks of 4. Plate on stamp paper, perforated, gummed and grilled. Eight different colors. O.g., mostly never hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $2,560
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Lot 1140 |
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1869, 6¢ ultramarine (115), horizontal block of 6. With a portion of arrow in bottom right margin, handsome and stronger than usual color and impression on fresh paper, some internal perf separation. O.g. Tiny thins in top left stamp, light vertical crease in middle pair. F.-V.F. appearance. An attractive and rare multiple.
Scott $21,200
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1869, 12¢ Pictorial essay, small numerals (117-E1e), plate on stamp paper, perforated, gummed and grilled. Seven different colors. O.g. F.-V.F.
Scott $875
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Lot 1142 |
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1869, 15¢ deep blue, type I, trial color large die proof (118TC1), bright and fresh. Usual India paper irregularities. Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
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Lot 1143 |
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (119), stunning dark saturated colors enhanced by brilliant white paper, well centered. O.g. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $3,750
Expertization: 1986 and 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1144 |
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (119), outstanding centering and exceptionally rich deep color. Lightly cancelled. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $250
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1145 |
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1869, 24¢ green & violet (120), strong colors. O.g. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $7,750
Expertization: 1990 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1146 |
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (121), unused, well centered with large margins, particularly fresh colors and paper, traces o.g. (certificate states "without gum"). Trifling thin speck not mentioned in certificate. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $3,600
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1147 |
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (121), block of 12. Centered to top and left, fresh colors, typical cork cancels and a bit of red, light usage wrinkles in 3. Small sealed tear in top left. V.G.
Scott $7,250 as block, pairs & single
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Lot 1148 |
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1869, 90¢ Washington essay, small numerals (122-E2b), top sheet margin block of 4. Plate on stamp paper, imperf. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,100
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Lot 1149 |
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), beautifully centered with incredibly large margins, exceptionally deep color and lightly struck red large grid cancel. A fabulous Extremely Fine gem example of the popular high value classic.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: 1974, 1996 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1150 |
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1¢-90¢ Pictorial "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (123TCP-132TCP), complete set of 78, all with generous margins and fresh colors. A choice Very Fine set.
Scott $24,400
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THESE PROOFS WHICH WERE PREPARED FOR DISPLAY AT THE 1881 INTERNATIONAL COTTON EXHIBITION IN ATLANTA.
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Lot 1151 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 2¢ brown (124), top sheet margin single with part imprint, rich color and distinctive razor-sharp impression on bright paper with full, barely hinged o.g. A fresh, choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $700
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1152 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 2¢ brown (124), virtually perfect centering with wide margins. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $700
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1153 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue (125), strong color and impression on bright paper. O.g. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $5,500
Expertization: 1970 P.F. & 1995 PSE Certificates.
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Lot 1154 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (131), beautifully centered with extra wide margins, brilliant colors on fresh paper. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,100
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1155 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (132), unused, precisely centered with oversized margins, vivid colors on fresh paper. Extremely Fine, a visually appealing gem.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1156 |
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black (132), unused, vibrant colors on bright paper. Reperforated at top. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $2,750
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Lot 1157 |
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1869 (1880 Re-issue), 1¢ buff (133), beautifully centered with wide margins, rich color. O.g. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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