Sale 310

The David W. Gorham Collection
of Gem Mint United States Stamps


1890 Issue
 
 
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Lot 3141

1890, 2¢ lake (219D), very well centered with wide margins and brilliant, original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,400.
Scott $800

Expertization: 1984, 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, later graded VF-XF 85.

Provenance: Lyons
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Lot 3142

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on left "2" variety (220a), precisely centered with perfectly balanced margins, brilliant color and never hinged original gum. A choice Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,500.
Scott $410

Expertization: 2005 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3143

1890, 2¢ carmine, cap on both "2's" variety (220c), virtually perfectly centered with exceptionally large, beautifully balanced margins, blazing color and barely hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $700

AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE VARIETY.

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3144

1890, 3¢ purple (221), perfectly centered, brilliant color and flawless never hinged original gum. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine and a stunning gem. SMQ $2,250.
Scott $275

Expertization: 2000, 2004 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3145

1890, 4¢ dark brown (222), mathematically centered with perfectly symmetrical margins, rich color, never hinged original gum. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $2,650.
Scott $360

Expertization: 2002 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3146

1890, 5¢ chocolate (223), beautifully centered within large margins, bright and crisp, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $810.
Scott $300

Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3147

1890, 6¢ brown red (224), exceptionally well centered with incredibly wide margins, rich, warm color, original gum, very lightly hinged. A choice Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $190.
Scott $90

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3148

1893, 8¢ lilac (225), flawless centering within enormous beautifully balanced margins, wonderful color, original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh and Extremely Fine. An incredible jumbo. SMQ XF-S 95 $1,800 and Sup 98 $4,700.
Scott $200

A SUPERB 8¢ 1890 ISSUE WITH INCREDIBLE VISUAL APPEAL.

Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95J.
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Lot 3149

1890, 10¢ green (226), precise centering, strong color and never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $4,950.
Scott $675

RARELY SEEN THIS WELL CENTERED AND NEVER HINGED.

Expertization: 1998 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-S 95.
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Lot 3150

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), beautifully centered with extra wide margins and deep, intense color, flawless never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,400.
Scott $925

A VERY SCARCE STAMP IN THIS WELL CENTERED PRISTINE QUALITY.

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3151

1890, 30¢ black (228), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, intense color and a deeply etched impression, fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,600.
Scott $1,400

AN IMPECCABLE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1890 ISSUE.

Expertization: 1999 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3152

1890, 90¢ orange (229), nearly perfectly centered with large beautifully balanced margins and fresh, brilliant color, original gum, never hinged. A choice Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $5,050.
Scott $2,150

A BEATIFUL 90¢ 1890 ISSUE- ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE OFFERED.

Expertization: 2003 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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