| U.S. 1879-80 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott #182-191b) |
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Lot 237 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), virtually perfectly centered within absolutely enormous balanced margins, bright color and prooflike impression o.g., lightly hinged Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $325
CHOICE CENTERING AND JUMBO MARGINS ASIDE, THIS STAMP'S MOST REMARKABLE FEATURE IS ITS BEAUTIFUL CAMEO-LIKE IMPRESSION.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 238 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), nearly perfectly centered, rich color and clear impression o.g., lightly hinged fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
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Lot 239 |
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1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), near-perfect centering, large margins, brilliant color full o.g., never hinged Post Ofice fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $140 for hinged
A LOVELY OVERALL ORANGE "PATINA" ADDS AN EXTRA DIMENSION TO THIS BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GEM.
Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 240 |
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1879, 3¢ Washington die essay in black on white glazed paper (184-E13b), 62x59mm Extremely Fine.
Scott $750
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Lot 241 |
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1879, 3¢ green (184), virtually perfect centering, vibrant color and prooflike impression full o.g., barest trace of hinge fresh and Extremely Fine a truly remarkable gem.
Scott $110
Expertization: photocopy of 2003 P.F. Certificate for block of 4.
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Lot 242 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), near-perfect centering, wide balanced margins, finely detailed impression on bright fresh paper o.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $525
A GORGEOUS STAMP WITH SUPERB EYE-APPEAL.
Expertization: 1981 & 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 243 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), bright color, quite nicely centered o.g., very lightly hinged Very Fine.
Scott $525
Expertization: 1991 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 244 |
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1879, 6¢ pink (186), beautifully centered within uncommonly wide margins, wonderful pastel color and clear impression on bright paper o.g., lightly hinged fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100
A TRULY CHOICE STAMP, ONE THAT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE UPON.
Expertization: 2001 P.S. E. Certificate & 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 245 |
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1879, 6¢ pink (186), fresh color o.g., very lightly hinged nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 246 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), fresh color and paper o.g., very lightly hinged Very Fine.
Scott $3,250
Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 247 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), nicely centered, rich warm color, fine impression full o.g., barest trace of hinge tiny corner margin creases otherwise fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $3,250
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 248 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), beautifully centered, large margins, deep color and impression o.g., lightly hinged fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 249 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), unused, well centered, deep color and razor sharp impression faint corner crease at upper left fresh Very Fine appearance.
Scott $950
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 250 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), beautifully centered, vibrant color and razor-sharp impression o.g., never hinged post office Extremely Fine.
Scott $350 for hinged
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 251 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), near-perfect centering, brilliant color and razor-sharp impression o.g., never hinged Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $350 for hinged
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 252 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), absolutely perfectly centered, intense color and deep prooflike impression full o.g., barest trace of hinge fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100
AN EXQUISITE EXAMPLE OF THIS SURPRISINGLY DIFFICULT MINT STAMP.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 253 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), nearly perfectly centered, especially intense color, prooflike impression full o.g., barest trace of hinge Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 254 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), luxurious color and a highly detailed impression o.g. Fine.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1989 PSE Certificate for the block from which it was taken.
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Lot 255 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), nearly perfectly centered, radiant color and clear impression on bright paper o.g., lightly hinged fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250
A SUPERIOR STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT AND SUITABLE FOR EVEN THE MOST DISCERNING COLLECTOR.
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 256 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), well centered, deep color, fresh paper o.g., hinge remnant Very Fine.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: 1954 P.F. Certificate not mentioning gum.
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Lot 257 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine, imperf (191b), pair large margins all around, rich fresh color, tiny natural inclusion full o.g., relatively lightly hinged Extremely Fine and attractive.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 258 |
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1880 Special Printing, 12¢ blackish purple (198), very well centered, intense color and prooflike impression without gum as issued fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $8,000
UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING IN EXISTENCE.
Expertization: 1983 & 1992 P.F. Certificates.
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