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Lot 3119 |
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1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), virtually perfect centering with ample, perfectly balanced margins, radiant color and. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,050.
Scott $150 for hinged
Expertization: 1983, 2004 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3120 |
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1879, 3¢ green (184), centered with mathematical precision within wide balanced margins, fresh, vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $240.
Scott $120
Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3121 |
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1879, 5¢ blue (185), precisely centered within beautifully proportioned margins, fresh vivid color and lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $550
A GEM 5¢ TAYLOR POSSESSING IMPECCABLE CENTERING, COLOR AND GUM.
Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3122 |
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1879, 6¢ pink (186), beautifully centered with delicate color and impression, original gum. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1983 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3123 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, without secret mark (187), nearly perfectly centered within large margins, rich color and a deeply etched impression, full, fresh lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $7,400.
Scott $3,500
AN EXQUISITE MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY DIFFICULT BANK NOTE.
Expertization: 1991, 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3124 |
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1879, 10¢ brown, with secret mark (188), virtually perfectly centered with large symmetrical margins, rich color and full original gum. Choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $5,200.
Scott $2,500
A RARE STAMP IN THIS EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.
Expertization: 2005 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3125 |
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1879, 15¢ red orange (189), beautifully centered with large balanced margins and bright, vivid color, original gum, never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $350 for hinged
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3126 |
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1879, 30¢ full black (190), choice centering within exceptionally large balanced margins, intense color, full original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,950.
Scott $1,100
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE.
Expertization: 2000 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3127 |
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1879, 90¢ carmine (191), well centered with unusually large margins, bright color and lightly hinged original gum. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,500
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND WELL CENTERED MINT 90¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE.
Expertization: 1993 and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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