Sale 317

U.S. Stamps & Postal History and Important Historical Documents


1890 Issue
 
 
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Lot 1382

1890, 2¢ lake (219D), bottom part imprint margin pair, particularly well centered with intense color and finely etched impression. Original gum, never hinged. Tiny natural inclusion on right stamp (not mentioned on certificate). Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,600

Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate incorrectly stating previously hinged.

The P.S.E. certificate states previously hinged but we cannot find a hinge mark anywhere. As a result, we offer this as a never hinged pair.

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Lot 1383

1890, 10¢ green (226), perfectly centered within large margins, deep vibrant color and fresh never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $675

A SUPERB NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 10¢ ISSUE.

Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1384

1890, 15¢ indigo (227), choice centering within wide and beautifully balanced margins, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $925

A SCARCE STAMP TO FIND BOTH THIS WELL CENTERED AND NEVER HINGED.

Expertization: 2001 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 1385

1890, 90¢ orange (229), virtually perfect centering within large and beautifully balanced margins, brilliant color, original gum, very lightly hinged. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $700

Expertization: 1976 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
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