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1879-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott #182-218)
 
 
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Lot 1200

1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), beautifully centered, bright color. O.g. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $325

Expertization: photocopy 2002 P.F. Certificate for block of four.
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Lot 1201

1879, 5¢ blue (185), beautifully centered, bright and fresh. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $525

QUITE ELUSIVE THIS CHOICE.

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1202

1879, 6¢ pink (186), quite well centered within large margins, fresh pastel color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1203

1879, 6¢ pink (186), excellent centering within large margins, pastel color and clear impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine and choice.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1998 P.S.E Certificate.
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Lot 1204

1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), choice color and impression on bright paper. O.g. Fresh and nearly Very Fine.
Scott $3,250

Expertization: 2001 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1205
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1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), unused, well centered, vibrant color. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,400

Expertization: 1991 and 2003 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1206

1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), exceptionally well centered and margined, strong color and impression. O.g. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250

AN UNUSUALLY HANDSOME AND WELL CENTERED 10¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK.

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1207

1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), beautifully centered, fresh luxurious color. O.g., lightly hinged. Pulled perforation at top left. Otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250

Expertization: 2002 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1208

1879, 15¢ red orange (189), near perfect centering within exceptionally wide margins, fresh color and paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $350 for hinged

Expertization: 1994 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1209

1879, 15¢ red orange (189), nicely centered, rich color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $350 for hinged

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1210

1879, 30¢ full black (190), beautifully centered within huge margins, especially intense color and strong impression. O.g., with the barest trace of hinging. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100

THE 30¢ AMERICAN PRINTING IS QUITE ELUSIVE IN THIS PREMIUM CONDITION.

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1211

1879, 30¢ full black (190), well centered within unusually wide margins, intense color. O.g. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: photocopy of 1989 P.F. Certificate for a block of four.
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Lot 1212

1879, 30¢ full black (190), beautifully centered, rich color. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1213

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), exceptionally well centered within wide margins, fresh color and paper. Full o.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250

Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1214

1879, 90¢ carmine (191), quite well centered, fresh strong color. O.g. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $2,250

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1215

1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), beautifully preserved intense color and white paper. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $300

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1216

1881, 3¢ blue green, re-engraved (207), near perfect centering with larger margins than most, fresh color. O.g., never hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $200

Expertization: 1997 & 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1217

1882, 6¢ rose, re-engraved (208), fresh rose shade on bright white paper, well centered. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $625

THE ROSE SHADE IS MUCH SCARCER IN PRIME CONDITION THAN THE BROWN RED.

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1218

1882, 10¢ brown, re-engraved (209), virtually perfect centering, strong color and impression. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $425

SURPRISINGLY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THIS SUPERB CONDITION.
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Lot 1219
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1883, 2¢ red brown (210), perfectly centered amid huge jumbo margins with warm luxuriant color and a light purple target cancel. An absolutely Superb gem. Impossible to improve upon.
Scott $1

IF YOU ARE ASSEMBLING A COLLECTION OF USED GEMS, YOU NO LONGER NEED TO LOOK FOR A #210.

Expertization: 1996 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 1220

1883 Special Printing, 2¢ pale red brown (211B), left sheet margin single. Bright and fresh. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: signed HFC (Colman), 1975 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1221

1888, 5¢ indigo (216), exceptionally fresh with vibrant color on brilliant paper, well centered. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1222

1888, 5¢ indigo (216), exceptionally fresh with deep color on white paper. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1989 & 1997 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1223

1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), beautifully centered, post office fresh color and paper. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200

AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH GEM.

Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1224

1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), well centered, rich color. O.g., very lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1225
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1888, 30¢ orange brown (217), virtually perfectly centered with wide balanced margins, rich, warm color, and a light Supplementary Mail cancel. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $130

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1226

1888, 90¢ purple (218), remarkably fresh with beautifully preserved, prooflike color and impression enhanced by crisp white paper. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine and handsome.
Scott $3,250

A PRISTINE MINT SINGLE.

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate for pair from which it was taken.
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Lot 1227

1888, 90¢ purple (218), near perfectly centered within wide margins, luxurious color on bright paper. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1228

1888, 90¢ purple (218), stunning saturated color contrasted by brilliant paper. Slightly disturbed o.g. Extremely Fine and handsome.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1229
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1888, 90¢ purple (218), well centered within large to oversized margins, bright color, clear New York registry oval cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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