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U.S. Stamps & Postal History and Important Historical Documents


1909 Bluish Paper Issue
 
 
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Lot 1440

1909, 1¢ green, bluish paper (357), left margin imprint and plate No. 4889 block of six. Choice centering, rich color, crisp and intact, light natural gum wrinkle in one, original gum, never hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,850
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Lot 1441

1909, 3¢ deep violet, bluish paper (359), exceptionally well centered, with vibrant color, a strongly etched impression and full lightly hinged original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,000

THE 3¢ BLUISH PAPER IS MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND THIS WELL CENTERED.

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1442

1909, 5¢ blue, bluish paper (361), quite well centered, with particularly strong color and impression, original gum. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $6,000

Expertization: 2005 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1443

1909, 5¢ blue, bluish paper (361), well centered, vibrant color, original gum, mild gum bend. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $6,000

Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1444

1909, 10¢ yellow, bluish paper (364), exceptionally well centered, deep vibrant color, original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $2,900.
Scott $1,900

Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.
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