| 1890-93 SMALL BANKNOTE ISSUE (Scott 219-228) |
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Lot 86 |
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1890, 1¢ dull blue (219), bottom margin imprint, "D1" and plate No. 288 block of 20, fresh and bright, original gum, reinforced separation in center vertical perfs, stamps otherwise never hinged, Fine.
Scott $1,780
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Lot 87 |
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1890, 2¢ lake (219D), top margin imprint, "B" and plate No. 6 block of ten, well centered with rich color, original gum, lightly hinged (top stamps never hinged including right three Extremely Fine jumbos), fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $4,000
QUITE AN EXCEPTIONAL PLATE BLOCK, ESPECIALLY WITH FULL TOP SELVAGE.
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Lot 88 |
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1890, 2¢ lake (219D), top margin imprint, "F" and plate No. 31 block of 12, original gum, lightly strengthened between 2nd & 3rd and 5th & 6th vertical rows, tiny thin lower right stamp, fresh, Fine appearance.
Scott $4,500
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Lot 89 |
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1890, 5¢ chocolate (223), bottom margin imprint, "I" and plate No. 50 block of six, exceptional centering, rich color and pristine, never hinged original gum, crisp and choice Very Fine.
Scott $3,000 for hinged
SURELY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS PLATE BLOCK IN EXISTENCE.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 90 |
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1893, 8¢ lilac (225), top margin imprint, "ZZ" and plate No. 265 block of 12, slightly disturbed original gum, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,080
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Lot 91 |
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1890, 30¢ black (228), top margin imprint and plate No. 24 block of 12, original gum, never hinged, tiny translucent inclusion in selvage below "American", fresh and Fine. Listed but not priced never hinged.
Scott $13,500 for hinged
EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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