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Lot 3004 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), absolutely enormous margins with large portions of adjacent stamps on three sides and a partial sheet margin on the fourth, bright fresh color and a strong impression allow all of the intricacies of the design to show clearly, full fresh original gum that has only been lightly hinged. Superb. SMQ for Sup 98 $9,000, upriced as a Sup Gem 100.
Scott $1,200
A MAGNIFICENT STAMP OF OUTSTANDING PROPORTIONS; THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF A MINT TYPE II IMPERFORATE TO RECEIVE A GRADE OF 100 FROM EITHER CERTIFYING BODY AND THE FINEST CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION IN ITS 60 YEAR HISTORY.
Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded Sup Gem 100.
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Lot 3005 |
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1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), D relief from plate 4, clear to full margins virtually all around, deep color and fresh crisp paper. Unused. Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250
A LOVELY UNUSED SINGLE- VIRTUALLY UNOBTAINABLE WITH ORIGINAL GUM IN THIS QUALITY.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3006 |
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), huge margins all around with adjacent stamps showing on three sides, gorgeous deep color on bright paper, full, fresh original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,850.
Scott $850
A STUNNING GEM EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE IV IMPERFORATE.
Expertization: 2004 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3007 |
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1852, 3¢ dull red (11), horizontal pair with inter-pane margin and centerline at left (position 91-92R2L), huge margins all around including bit of adjacent stamp at right and full "Three Cents" labels of stamps above, rich color and full original gum. A choice Extremely Fine pair.
Scott $675
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH PAIR WITH GREAT VISUAL APPEAL.
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3008 |
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1856, 5¢ red brown (12), full to large margins all around, finely etched impression, bright vibrant color on fresh paper and full, lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and truly choice.
Scott $21,000
A REMARKABLE MINT 5¢ 1856, AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM, LET ALONE WITH FOUR MARGINS AND IN THIS EXCEPTIONAL STATE OF PRESERVATION.
Expertization: 1989 and 1999 P.F. Certificates.
Though he had two original gum multiples, Frederick Mayer was never able to add an original gum single in this quality to his magnificent 5¢ 1856 collection (sold by Matthew Bennett International, Sale #294, October, 2005).
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Lot 3009 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), large to oversized margins, an unusually dark shade of green, strong impression, full original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,500
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP TO FIND WITH THESE LARGE MARGINS AND WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 1987, 1995 and 2005 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: Mc Kinney
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Lot 3010 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), full to oversized margins, finely detailed impression on bright paper with full barely hinged original gum. Exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,500
THE 10¢ TYPE III IS MOST RARE WITH LARGE MARGINS AND FRESH ORIGINAL GUM AS WE HAVE ON THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3011 |
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1851, 12¢ black (17), large, beautifully balanced margins, rich color, a finely etched impression and full, lightly hinged original gum. Remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $8,500.
Scott $6,500
A RARE MINT SINGLE, ESPECIALLY WITH FRESH COLOR, FRESH ORIGINAL GUM AND FOUR BALANCED MARGINS.
Expertization: 1998, 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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