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Sale 276
United States and British North America
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Lot 1282 |
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1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), block of 4. Near perfect centering, each stamp with exceptionally wide margins, outstanding deep color and strong impression on bright paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine. A stunning gem block.
Scott $1,950 for singles
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1283 |
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1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved (206), beautifully centered with delicate color and pristine never hinged o.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $190
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1284 |
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209 var.), virtually perfect centering, strong color and impression. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $425
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1285 |
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1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), top left corner margin block of 4. Beautifully centered, bright color and strong impression. Fresh o.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine. A choice multiple.
Scott $850
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Klein
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Lot 1286 |
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1887, 1¢ ultramarine (212), top margin single, beautifully centered within incredibly enormous margins, post office fresh color and paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $280
A PHENOMENAL ONE-IN-A-MILLION GEM.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1287 |
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1888, 5¢ indigo (216), left sheet margin single. Virtually perfect centering, beautifully preserved color and crisp paper. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $700
Expertization: 1992 and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1288 |
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), exceptionally deep vibrant color on bright paper, virtually perfect centering within wide margins. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1289 |
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), block of 10. Fresh color and paper, nicely centered, some sensible strengthening in the right block but free of the serious faults that plague high value blocks. F.-V.F. An attractive multiple.
Scott $3,300+
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