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Lot 1391 |
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Agriculture Dept., 1873, 12¢ yellow (O6), superlative centering and incredibly bright, truly vibrant color, original gum. Extraordinarily fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $425
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1392 |
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State Dept., 1873, 24¢ dark green (O65), choice centering with large margins, particularly intense color and brilliant, white paper. A striking, Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $230
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1393 |
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State Dept., 1873, 30¢ dark green (O66), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully proportioined margins, vibrant color and full original gum. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $500
Expertization: 19909 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 1394 |
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Agriculture Dept., 1879, 3¢ yellow (O95), well centered with huge margins, vivid color and brilliant paper. Incredibly fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $550
VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN PREMIUM GRADES DUE TO THE FRAGILE NATURE OF THE PAPER.
Expertization: 1989 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1395 |
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War Dept., 1879, 30¢ rose red (O120), beautifully centered with oversized margins, soft, lustrous color and full, never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $220
Expertization: 1990 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 1396 |
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Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 9¢ gray black (PR38), well centered with wide margins, a razor-sharp impression and bright white paper, without gum as issued. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,050
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1397 |
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Newspaper, 1875 Special Printing, 10¢ gray black (PR39), exceptionally well centered and fresh. Without gum as issued, usual rough perforations. Very Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: signed J.M. Bartels, 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1398 |
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Newspaper, 1879, $48 yellow brown (PR78), virtually perfectly centered with large, balanced margins, rich, warm color and full, lightly hinged original gum. A fresh and choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $900
AN EXTRAORDINARY MINT EXAMPLE OF THE $48 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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Lot 1399 |
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Newspaper, 1894, 10¢ intense black (PR94), well centered with wide margins, intense color and pristine never hinged original gum. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,150 for hinged
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1400 |
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Newspaper, 1895, 5¢ black (PR104), precisely centered with beautifully balanced margins, a finely detailed, prooflike impression and immaculate never hinged original gum. A post office fresh, Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $650
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1401 |
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Newspaper, 1895, 5¢ black (PR104), top sheet margin single, perfectly centered and incredibly fresh, original gum, lightly hinged. A Superb gem.
Scott $300
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1402 |
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Parcel Post, 1913, 3¢ carmine rose (Q3), right plate number single. Virtually perfectly centered within absolutely enormous margins, with strong color and impression. O.g., never hinged. A Superb jumbo.
Scott $37
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Lot 1403 |
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Parcel Post, 1913, 25¢ carmine rose (Q9), virtually perfect centering, brilliant color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $180
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