| Airmails and Back-of-the-Book - Special Deliveries and Postage Dues |
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Lot 1378 |
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Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue (E1), absolutely perfectly centered with large beautifully balanced margins, a razor-sharp impression and immaculate, never hinged original gum. A truly Superb gem. SMQ $10,100.
Scott $1,000
THIS EXCEPTIONAL CENTERING AND FRESHNESS, ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL POST OFFICE STATE OF THE GUM, IS A COMBINATION THAT IS RARELY SEEN ON OUR FIRST SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP.
Expertization: 1982 & 2007 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1379 |
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Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ blue (E5), choice centering, with deep vivid color on bright paper and never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $470
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1380 |
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Special Delivery, 1902, 10¢ ultramarine (E6), top margin imprint and plate No. 1775 block of six, well centered with solid perforations, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $4,250
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1381 |
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Special Delivery, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine (E8), top imprint single, perfectly centered with enormous margins, strong impression on fresh paper. Original gum, lightly hinged. A Superb gem. SMQ $465.
Scott $105
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98.
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Lot 1382 |
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Special Delivery, 1914, 10¢ blue (E9a), precisely centered within absolutely enormous margins, intense color and fresh paper. Extremely Fine. SMQ $980 for XF 90, $1,700 for XF-S 98.
Scott $525
AN EXQUISITE EXAMPLE OF THIS DISTINCTIVE SHADE VARIETY.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. & 2006 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded XF 90J.
Provenance: Killien
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Lot 1383 |
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Registry, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine (F1), near perfect centering, bright and fresh. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $540.
Scott $150
Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1384 |
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Registry, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine (F1), top margin imprint, "A" and plate No. 5726 block of six, unusually strong color, original gum, never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $2,500
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1385 |
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Postage Due, 1884, 50¢ red brown (J21), exceptionally fresh with outstanding color and impression on bright paper, well centered. Original gum, lightly hinged. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $1,900
Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 1386 |
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Postage Due, 1891, 30¢ bright claret (J27), perfectly centered, with exceptionally large margins, and fresh vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $1,650.
Scott $650
Expertization: 2000 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1387 |
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Postage Due, 1894, 1¢ vermilion (J29), beautifully centered with lustrous pastel color and bright crisp paper, original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $4,450.
Scott $2,400
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND OFTEN MISIDENTIFIED POSTAGE DUE.
Expertization: 1995 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1388 |
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Postage Due, 1910, 10¢ rose carmine (J49a), perfectly centered with extra wide margins and vibrant color on bright white paper. Original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine. SMQ $590.
Scott $360
Expertization: 2004 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 1389 |
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Postage Due, 1914, 50¢ carmine lake (J58), beautifully centered with deep color and a light oval (Los Angeles?) cancel on bright paper. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,350
A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY USED EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY POSTAGE DUE.
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1390 |
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Postage Due, 1917, 30¢ carmine rose (J66), choice centering with exceptionally large margins, brilliant color on fresh paper, original gum, never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $400 for XF 90, $660 for XF-Superb 95.
Scott $260
Expertization: 2003 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90J.
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Lot 1391 |
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Postage Due, 1930, 30¢ carmine (J75), choice centering with wide margins and vibrant color. Original gum, never hinged. Post office fresh Extremely Fine.
Scott $325
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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