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Lot 1339 |
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1869, 2¢ brown (113), near perfectly centered within unusually large and balanced margins, with deep vibrant color, a finely etched impression and full lightly hinged original gum. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $800
THE 2¢ 1869 IS RARELY FOUND WITH MARGINS THIS LARGE AS WELL AS THIS BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1340 |
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3¢ ultramarine (114, 114 var.), block of twenty, positions 14-15, 19-20 are the split grill variety, exceptionally fresh and quite well centered for a multiple of the 3¢ value, bright color, original gum, position 7-10, 11-15, 17 & 19 are never hinged, the balance previously hinged, an outstanding multiple which includes several Extremely Fine gems.
Scott $8,100 as hinged sgls. & blocks
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1341 |
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1869, 6¢ ultramarine (115), well centered, bright color and paper, original gum. Tiny corner perf crease. Very Fine and handsome appearance.
Scott $3,250
Expertization: 2000 P.F. and P.S.E. (both clear) and 2007 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1342 |
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1869, 10¢ yellow (116), perfectly centered within huge margins, with brilliant color, bright paper and a light circle of wedges cancel. An Extremely Fine gem. SMQ $960.
Scott $150
Expertization: 1983 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 1343 |
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1869, 12¢ green (117), exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, deep, vibrant color and fresh paper. Original gum. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $2,600
A STRIKING MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE 1869 12¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Expertization: 2002 and 2007 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 1344 |
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1869, 12¢ green (117), well centered and exceptionally fresh with deep, vibrant color, a finely detailed impression and full fresh lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine, a choice example of this scarce mint stamp.
Scott $2,600
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1345 |
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1869, 12¢ green (117), perfectly centered within wide margins, deep color and brilliant white paper, light strike of purple Philadelphia foreign mail three bar grid cancellation. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $410
Expertization: 1991 and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1346 |
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1869, 12¢ green (117), choice centering within large margins all around, with rich color and a scarce purple Philadelphia foreign mail cancel. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $410
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1347 |
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (118), flawlessly centered within absolutely immense margins, with fresh vibrant color and a very light and unobtrusive cancel. A Superb gem.
Scott $750
A SUPERB JUMBO GEM.
Expertization: 1990 and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1348 |
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (118), used with 3¢ green (136, 147) combination strip of three (middle stamp with grill), all tied by two-ring cancellations on cover addressed to "Sultan Abdalah, King of Johanah, Comorro Islands, Indian Ocean", matching "West Falmouth Mass Apr 24" c.d.s., red partial New York transit and red crayon "20" credit rating, red "London Paid 5 MY" transit and matching "1d" colonial credit handstamp; couple small cover edge faults, light cover toning affects few perfs on 3¢ strip, Fine.
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000
A UNIQUE DESTINATION FROM THE U.S. NOT ONLY FOR THE 1869 ISSUE, BUT FOR THE ENTIRE 19TH CENTURY.
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
The Comoro Islands, like other coastal areas in the region, were important stops in early Islamic trade routes frequented by Persians and Arabs. Despite its distance from the coast, Comoros is situated amidst the major sea route between Kilwa and Mozambique, an outlet for Zimbabwean gold. France first established colonial rule in the Comoros beginning in 1841. The first French colonists landed in Mayotte, and Andrian Tsouli, the King of Mayotte, signed the Treaty of April 1841, which ceded the island to French authorities.
Recently discovered in Europe, this is the first time this cover will be offered at public auction.
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Lot 1349 |
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (119), exceptionally well centered within four large margins, rich color, a highly detailed impression and full original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,000
A CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ TYPE II 1869 PICTORIAL.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1350 |
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1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (119), quite well centered, with exceptionally intense colors and a deep red cancel. Fresh and Extremely Fine, quite eye-appealing.
Scott $425
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1351 |
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (121), well centered within wide margins, bright colors, original gum, lightly hinged. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $8,000
Expertization: 1983 and 1991 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1352 |
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (121), exceptionally well centered, vivid colors on bright paper with an attractive fancy geometric cancellation. Remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $550
Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1353 |
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), exceptionally well centered within huge margins, with brilliant colors on fresh paper and a light red grid of bars cancel. An Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $2,750
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE USED 90¢ 1869 WHICH IS RARELY SEEN WITH THIS COMBINATION OF CHOICE CENTERING AND A COLORED CANCEL.
Expertization: 1974, 1996 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1354 |
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), well centered,with bright color and a face free cancellation. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: 1981and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1355 |
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1869, 90¢ carmine & black (122), perfectly centered within extra wide margins, deep colors with a light cork cancel, a minuscule sealed perforation tear at bottom right is virtually invisible and not mentioned in either certificate. Extremely Fine to Superb appearance.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: clear 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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