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Lot 31 |
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1868, ½¢ black (21), virtually perfectly centered with large, beautifully balanced margins. Original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. A gorgeous little gem. Unitrade C$375 ($280).
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Lot 32 |
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1868, 1¢ brown red, thin paper (22b), near perfect centering with marvelous color and full, never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Unitrade C$2,400 ($1,800).
A TRULY IMPRESSIVE STAMP IN A QUALITY THAT IS VIRTUALLY UNOBTAINABLE.
Expertization: 1994 Greene Certificate as never hinged #22.
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Lot 33 |
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2¢ blue green (24 var.), virtually perfectly centered with exceptionally large margins. Original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Unitrade 24ii C$900 ($680).
Expertization: 1999 Greene Certificate.
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Lot 34 |
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1868, 2¢ green, watermarked (24a), horizontal pair. Unused, clear "…A MIL…" of "…CLUTHA MILLS" watermark. Few slightly short perfs. Fresh and Fine. Unitrade C$4,000 as singles ($3,000).
Scott $3,500 as singles
AN EXTREMELY RARE MULTIPLE.
Expertization: 1990 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 35 |
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1875, 5¢ olive green, perf 11½ (26), fresh and crisp with nearly full original gum (some gum loss from hinge removal). F.-V.F. Unitrade C$1,600 ($1,200).
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 1989 Greene and 2004 B.P.A. Certificates.
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Lot 36 |
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1868, 6¢ dark brown, watermarked (27b), clear "…LLS" watermark, well centered and lightly cancelled. Faint corner crease. Very Fine appearance. Unitrade C$2,500 ($1,880).
Scott $1,350
Expertization: clear 1961 P.F. and 2003 Greene Certificates.
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Lot 37 |
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1868, 12½¢ blue (28), bright color and paper. Original gum. Fresh and Fine. Unitrade C$600 ($450).
Scott $650
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Lot 38 |
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12½¢ bright blue on medium to stout wove (SG 60), nicely centered with deep color and bright paper. Original gum. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott 28 var.
SG £550 ($700)
Expertization: 2004 B.P.A. certificate.
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Lot 39 |
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1868, 15¢ red lilac (29b), well centered with extra wide margins and bright distinctive color. Most original gum. Fresh and Very Fine. Unitrade C$1,200 ($900).
Scott $725
Expertization: 2004 B.P.A. certificate.
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Lot 40 |
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1868, 15¢ gray (30), bottom margin single with part imprint, well centered and post office fresh. Original gum, never hinged. Choice Very Fine. Unitrade C$375 ($280).
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Lot 41 |
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1873, 15¢ gray, perf 11½ x 12 (30a), nicely centered, few shortish perfs. Part original gum. F.-V.F. A scarce variety. Unitrade C$700 ($520).
Scott $850
Expertization: 2004 B.P.A. certificate.
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Lot 42 |
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1875, 15¢ blue gray (30b), near perfect centering with vibrant color and bright paper. Original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Unitrade C$450 ($340).
Expertization: 1993 Greene Certificate.
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Lot 43 |
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1879, 15¢ deep violet, very thick paper (30c), unused, distinctive color and unmistakable paper. Small thin spot, minor surface abrasion at right. Fine. Unitrade C$3,500 ($2,620).
Scott $3,000 without gum
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Lot 44 |
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1868-76, 15¢ deep blue (30e), nicely centered with rich color. Original gum, lightly hinged. Very Fine for this, a stamp that is virtually always poorly centered. Unitrade C$2,000 ($1,500).
Scott $1,400
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE "STUBBS BRILLIANT COLD BLUE".
Expertization: 2004 B.P.A. Certificate.
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Lot 45 |
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1868, 3¢ bright red, laid paper (33), oval grid cancel. Light diagonal crease. Fine appearance. Unitrade C$900 ($680).
Scott $1,050
Expertization: clear 2004 B.P.A. Certificate.
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