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Lot 3107 |
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1873, 2¢ brown (157), virtually perfectly centered with balanced margins, gorgeous, deep color and pristine, never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,100 for hinged.
Scott $450 for hinged
AN EXQUISITE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3108 |
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1873, 2¢ dark reddish brown (157 var.), well centered with exceptionally wide margins, deep rich color and a prooflike impression, original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,100.
Scott $450
A VISUALLY STRIKING MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE SHADE.
Expertization: 1989, 2004 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3109 |
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1873, 3¢ green (158), beautifully centered with large balanced margins, radiant color on bright white paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $365 for hinged.
Scott $140 for hinged
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 3110 |
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1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), perfectly centered within generous margins, soft, pastel color, full crisp perforations, delicate impression and full, fresh original gum that is never hinged. Superb gem. SMQ $3,200 for hinged.
Scott $475 for hinged
Expertization: 1982, 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded Sup 98.
This 6¢ Continental Bank Note mint single leaves absolutely nothing to be desired- the color, centering, perforations and gum are all perfect. This example is the very definition of Superb.
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Lot 3111 |
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1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), beautifully centered with large, balanced margins, bright, vivid color and full, lightly hinged original gum, exceptionally fresh and choice. Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,550.
Scott $1,500
A SUPERLATIVE STAMP WITH STUNNING COLOR, PREMIUM CENTERING AND REMARKABLE FRESHNESS.
Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 3112 |
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1873, 10¢ brown (161), near-perfect centering with generous, beautifully balanced margins, a finely detailed impression and full, lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1983 and 1999 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3113 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (162), nicely centered and exceptionally fresh with intense color, bright paper and full original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $2,750
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3114 |
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1873, 15¢ yellow orange (163), beautifully centered with unusually large margins and fresh, bright color. Original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $8,150.
Scott $3,000
OUTSTANDING CENTERING FOR A 15¢ CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE. THIS STAMP HAS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO THE 15¢.
Expertization: 1994 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3115 |
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1873, 30¢ gray black (165), well centered with large margins and a clearly detailed impression. Unused. Remarkably fresh and choice, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 3116 |
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1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), choice centering with brilliant color and paper, full, fresh original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $5,400.
Scott $2,750
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT SINGLE WITH POSITIVELY LUMINOUS COLOR.
Expertization: 1984, 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3117 |
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1875, 2¢ vermilion (178), flawless centering with mathematical precision with beautifully balanced margins, vibrant color and full, fresh lightly hinged original gum. An exquisite Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,700.
Scott $475
Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3118 |
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1875, 5¢ blue (179), well centered, deep color, a razor-sharp impression and full, barely hinged original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $850
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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