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Lot 1001 |
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New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ trial color plate proofs on bond (9X1TC5 [4]), complete set of four colors. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 1002 |
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Providence, R.I., 1846, 5¢ gray black (10X1), bottom left corner margin single, position 10, prooflike color and impression on exceptionally fresh paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1003 |
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Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black (10X2), unused, ample to large margins, excellent color and impression. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1004 |
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St. Louis, Mo., 1845, 5¢ black on greenish (11X1), type I, position 1, adequate margins to just shaved at lower left, neat pen cancel. Small thin spot and small repaired tear. Fresh Fine appearance.
Scott $4,750
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate as 11X4 but the 5¢ on gray lilac paper only exists as type III.
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Lot 1005 |
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St. Louis, Mo., 1845, 10¢ black on greenish (11X2), type I, position 2, large margins tied on piece by nicely struck red Jan. 14, St. Louis datestamp and without the usual pen cancel. Small defects but quite attractive.
Scott $5,000
Expertization: 1978 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1006 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), unused, large to huge margins including a partial sheet margin at the bottom, deep color and strong impression. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,500
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND HIGHLY POPULAR UNUSED FIRST ISSUE.
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1007 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), four large and beautifully balanced margins, choice color and impression. Light red grid cancel. Extremely Fine and handsome.
Scott $550
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1008 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), mostly large to gigantic margins including top sheet margin and part of adjoining stamp at bottom, ample to just close at left, lovely color with grayish cast and sharp impression. Bold red grid cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $550
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Lot 1009 |
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), large to oversized margins (adjacent stamp visible at top), intense brown color, red grid cancels. Fresh and choice, Very Fine.
Scott $625
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1010 |
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1847, 10¢ violet, trial color large die proof on India (2TC1), 42x51mm with cross-hatching, couple trifling India paper thins as usual. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
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Lot 1011 |
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1847, 10¢ black, stitched watermark (2 var.), huge balanced margins, red grid cancel, and a strong horizontal stitch watermark. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,400
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE SPECIALIST VARIETY.
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Lot 1012 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), ample to enormous margins (adjacent stamp visible at top), neatly struck blue "Philada Pa" c.d.s. and razor sharp impression. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,400
THE PROOF-LIKE IMPRESSION AND THE NEAT BLUE TOWN CANCEL MAKE THIS 10¢ 1847 PARTICULARLY STRIKING.
Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1013 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), large margins, fresh color and a crisp impression. Light red grid cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1014 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), large margins, ample at bottom, deep shade. Blue "10" in oval. Very Fine.
Scott $1,650
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Lot 1015 |
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1847, 10¢ black (2), four margins, rich color. Light red grid cancel. Nearly Very Fine.
Scott $1,350
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1016 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), without gum as issued, four large and beautifully balanced margins. Without gum as issued. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $725
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1017 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 5¢ red brown (3), four large margins, choice color and impression. Without gum as issued. Small thin spot. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $725
Expertization: clear 1975 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1018 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), without gum as issued, ample to large margins, crisp color and impression. Without gum as issued. Very Fine.
Scott $900
Expertization: 1978 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1019 |
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1847 (1875 Reproduction), 10¢ black (4), ample to large margins, crisp color and impression. Without gum as issued. Very Fine.
Scott $900
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