Sale 270

United States and Possessions


U.S. 1890 Issue (Scott #220a-229a)
 
 
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Lot 275

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on left "2" variety (220a), beautifully centered, bright color and sharp impression o.g., never hinged Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $350

Expertization: photocopy of 1993 P.F. Certificate for block of 4.
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Lot 276

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety (220c), radiant color o.g., lightly hinged fresh and nearly Very Fine surprisingly scarce variety.
Scott $625

Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 277

1890, 15¢ indigo, imperf (227a), horizontal pair large even margins o.g., lightly hinged Extremely Fine.
Scott $625
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Lot 278

1890, 30¢ black (228), choice centering with unusually large margins, crisp color and impression o.g., lightly hinged Extremely Fine.
Scott $425

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 279

1890, 30¢ black, imperf (228a), horizontal pair large margins o.g. small thin at left Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 280

1890, 90¢ orange (229), near-perfect centering, large balanced margins, brilliant color o.g., never hinged Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,600

AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO LOCATE IN A TRULY NEVER HINGED STATE.

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 281

1890, 90¢ orange (229), fresh vivid color o.g., lightly hinged Very Fine.
Scott $650

Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 282

1890, 90¢ orange, imperf (229a), horizontal pair with left sheet margin huge margins and brilliant color o.g., never hinged Extremely Fine only 56 sets issued.
Scott $1,450 for hinged
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