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Lot 2424 |
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1879, 1¢ green, trial color proof on stamp paper, perf'd (182TC), fine to very fine centering, dark shade. Trivial tiny thin. Very Fine and extremely rare in deep green.
Scott $300
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Lot 2425 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), quite well centered, stronger than usual color. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: Photocopy of 2002 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 2426 |
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1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine (182), bright color and paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $350
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Lot 2427 |
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1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), block of six. Fresh rich color, small natural inclusion, hinge sliver reinforcement between right pair. O.g., with some light toning. F.-V.F.
Scott $975
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Lot 2428 |
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1879, 3¢ green (184), strong color, well centered. O.g., never hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $120 for hinged
Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2429 |
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1879, 3¢ green (184), exceptionally bright and fresh, well centered. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $120 for hinged
Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2430 |
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1879, 3¢ green (184), beautifully centered, deep rich color. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $120
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2431 |
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1879, 3¢ green, double impression (184b), strong second impression of top of design including "U.S. POSTAGE" displaced nearly 2mm upward from the first impression, neatly cancelled, small tear at bottom, couple short perfs. Otherwise fresh and Fine.
Scott $5,500
A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE OF THE EXCEEDINGLY RARE VARIETY, FEWER THAN FIVE OF WHICH ARE KNOWN TO EXIST.
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Lot 2432 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), beautifully centered with incredibly wide margins and a neat grid cancel. A choice Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $15
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Lot 2433 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), choice centering amid huge margins, neat New York "R" double oval and partial purple datestamp. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $27
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Lot 2434 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), choice luxurious color and finely detailed impression. O.g., lightly hinged. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2435 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), unused, deep color. Reperfed at right. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2436 |
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1879 1¢-90¢ "Specimen" overprints type D (189S//210S), 18 comprised of 189 S, 191 S (3), 206 S (2), 207 S (3), 208 S (4), 209 S (4) and 210 S overall nicely centered, a few natural straight edge. All but one with o.g. Few minor faults. Otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott $1,460
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Lot 2437 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), left sheet margin single, bright color. O.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2438 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), nicely centered with full sheet margin at left, vivid color and barely hinged o.g. (if indeed, it is hinged at all). Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: photocopy of 1985 P.F. Certificate for block of 12.
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Lot 2439 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), bright and fresh color, well centered. O.g., lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $350
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2440 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), perfectly centered with wide balanced margins and a bold New York "6" duplex cancel. A striking Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $25
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2441 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), intense color. O.g., hinge remnant. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $1,100
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Lot 2442 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), wonderfully well centered within uncommonly wide margins, luxurious color and a strong impression on bright paper. Segmented cork cancel. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $80
Expertization: 2000 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 2443 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), large margins particularly at top of one and bottom of other, each capturing a portion of plate "No. 22", minor slight faults. Otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 2444 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), remarkably fresh with vivid color and choice impression on crisp white paper. O.g., lightly hinged. Reperforated at top. Extremely Fine appearing and handsome.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 1983 (clear) and 2003 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 2445 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), beautifully centered with deep color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 1999 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 2446 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), brilliant color. Transparent cork cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2447 |
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1880 Special Printing, 90¢ dull carmine (202), well centered within extra wide margins, luxuriant color. Without gum as issued. Tiny thin spot, as so often seen with this very soft paper, and small painted over area in the "9" of "90" [the last per P.F.]. Choice Very Fine appearance. Only about 40 examples are believed to exist.
Scott $32,500
Expertization: 1987 and 2004 P.F. Certificates, the former mentioning only the thin spot.
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