Sale 271

The Jim Kotanchik Collecion
of Newspaper and Periodical Stamps


U.S. Newspaper Stamps - 1895 Unwatermarked Issue
 
 
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Lot 1168
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Newspapers, 1895, 1¢-$100 large die proofs (PR102-PR113P1), a complete set of twelve values of the 1895 Bureau issue, printed on India and die sunk on full size cards. Extremely Fine exceptional quality for these proofs.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 1169
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Newspapers, 1895, 2¢-$100 large die proofs (PR103P1-PR113P1), complete set less the 1¢ value of the 1895 Bureau issue, each die proof on full size card, $2 and $10 not die-sunk small margin tear in cardboard in $50, a couple with slight soiling at the edge of the card otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,375
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Lot 1170
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Newspaper, 1895, $2 scarlet, large die proof (PR108P1), die sunk on 80 x 79mm card, signed by the engraver, Lyman T. Ellis, to approve the work Very Fine unusual working die proof. Cat. $125.
Estimate 300 - 400

Provenance: Y. Souren
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Lot 1171
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Newspaper, 1895, $50 trial color large die proof in dark rose on India (PR112TC1), 64 x 35mm, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Die No. "77" at bottom Very Fine.
Scott $200
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Lot 1172

Newspaper, 1895, 1¢ black (PR102), upper right corner margin single o.g., stamp is never hinged Very Fine.
Scott $270
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Lot 1173

Newspaper, 1895, 1¢ black (PR102), near-perfectly centered with jumbo margins, strong impression and crisp color o.g., very lightly hinged light natural gum bend an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $130
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Lot 1174

Newspaper, 1895, 1¢ black (PR102), bottom margin single, fresh color o.g., small h.r. crisp and Very Fine unusually handsome.
Scott $135
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Lot 1175

Newspaper, 1895, 1¢ black (PR102), top arrow imprint and plate no. strip of three fresh color o.g., right two stamps small hinge remnant, left stamp fresh and never hinged several selvage thins; red manuscript "N.W." in selvage otherwise Fine.
Scott $405 as hinged singles
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Lot 1176

Newspaper, 1895, 5¢ black (PR104), matched set of top and bottom imprint and plate no. 93 strips of three o.g. small selvage thin in center stamp of bottom strip, small perf separations in top strip F.-V.F.
Scott $1,800
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Lot 1177

Newspaper, 1895, 5¢ black (PR104), top arrow imprint and plate no. 93 strip of four bold impression and fresh color o.g., neat hinge remnants top margin, lightly hinged center and never hinged left and right stamps red ink initials "N.W.", tiny selvage thins at top Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,000 as singles
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Lot 1178

Newspaper, 1895, 5¢ black (PR104), block of four sharp impression o.g., right pair lightly hinged, left pair never hinged F.-V.F.
Scott $1,200 as singles
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Lot 1179

Newspaper, 1895, 50¢ carmine (PR107), beautifully centered o.g. thin at upper right fresh Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,250
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Lot 1180
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Newspaper, 1895, $2 scarlet (PR108), unused, beautiful rich color, wide margins small hinge thin, minor corner crease at upper right otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 1181

Newspaper, 1895, $2 scarlet (PR108), well centered with bright color disturbed o.g. small natural paper wrinkles Very Fine.
Scott $1,500
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Lot 1182

Newspaper, 1895, $5 ultramarine (PR109), well centered, bright color and paper o.g., hinge remnant minute perf tear at top right Very Fine.
Scott $1,750
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Lot 1183

Newspaper, 1895, $50 dull rose (PR112), nicely centered, deep color o.g., hinge remnant perforation toned at bottom left otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $2,500

Expertization: signed A. Brun.
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Lot 1184
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Newspaper, 1895, $50 dull rose (PR112), nicely centered, light violet handstamped cancel tiny thins Very Fine appearance.
Scott $500
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Lot 1185

Newspaper, 1895, $100 purple (PR113), well centered, exceptionally large margins and bright color o.g., hinge remnant light natural paper wrinkle fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $3,000

Expertization: 1976 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Lutwak
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